TOI correspondent from Washington: Canada is finding out the hard way why New Delhi is so tetchy about Khalistani capers in “Kannedda.” A growing separatist movement in the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta has ignited a full-blown diplomatic spat with Washington at a time when ties between the United States and its western partners are...
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‘They won’t stop imposing it’: DMK’s Kanimozhi flags station signboard in Hindi
DMK leader Kanimozhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, the DMK, once again raised objections to the use of Hindi in non-Hindi regions. DMK leader and MP Kanimozhi flagged what she termed the “imposition” of Hindi after responding to a post that showed Hindi being prominently used on Chennai Park railway station signboard.Taking...
The one big mistake Apple made was hiring this high flyer from Google
Apple’s AI progress has been significantly hampered, with a prominent analyst identifying John Giannandrea’s 2018 hiring as a major misstep. Once a leader in voice assistants, Siri reportedly declined under his watch, leading to internal turmoil and a talent drain. Now, Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion annually for AI technology, a stark admission...
‘Very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran’: Trump issues warning to Tehran
US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran and has plans to pursue further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal, even as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The President spoke to...
Panic to relief: Virat Kohli’s Instagram returns after brief blackout
Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After hours of confusion, concern and meme-fuelled speculation, Virat Kohli’s Instagram account is back online. India’s most-followed Instagram handle, which had suddenly disappeared earlier on Friday, reappeared without any official explanation from either the former India captain or Instagram, bringing relief to millions of cricket fans who had feared...
Careers before cradles: Delhi women having children in their 30s
NEW DELHI: It has become more common for women in Delhi to have kids in their 30s, compared to two decades ago. Delhi govt data from 2024 shows one in four children were born to mothers in their 30s. The share of children being born to women who are 35 or above has gone from...
‘Maar raha hoon teri behen ko’: Husband kills pregnant SWAT commando; brother recalls chilling call
A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando died after being brutally assaulted at her home in west Delhi NEW DELHI: A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando died after being hit by dumbbell at her home in west Delhi. According to news agency PTI, Kajal Chaudhary, who was four months pregnant, was posted with the Special Cell...
Trump signs executive order to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba
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22 students hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal at school in Telangana
SANGAREDDY: Around 22 students were hospitalised after falling ill from their mid-day meals at a primary school in Sangareddy district, Telangana, officials said.The students had consumed sambar and rice during lunch and soon began experiencing stomach pain and discomfort, a police official reported on Thursday.The students were immediately shifted to the nearby hospital for medical...
Suicide pact? Greater Noida couple dead; their 3 kids found poisoned, saved in time
NOIDA: A couple died and their three children were found poisoned at their home in Greater Noida’s Ecotech 3 area on Thursday, triggering an investigation into suspected poisoning. The children, aged 10, 8 and 4, were hospitalised and are now stated to be out of danger.According to police, the couple, Shravan Pal (40) and his...
