PM Narendra Modi and EU President Ursula von der Leyen (Image/X) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen drew wide attention on social media after they were seen twinning in a traditional Eri silk scarf during her visit to India.The silk scarf, also known as Eri silk or...
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‘I won’t stop making music’: Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the music industry, superstar singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing. The much-loved vocalist revealed that he will no longer take up any new assignments as a playback singer. “I am not gonna be taking any new assignments” Arijit made the announcement through a...
India-EU FTA: Can ‘mother of all trade deals’ offset impact of Trump’s tariffs? Explained
India and the EU have concluded discussions for a free trade agreement (FTA) that is being called the ‘mother of all deals’ by both sides. It’s a big breakthrough after 18 years of talks, and comes at a crucial juncture in the global economy which is reeling from unpredictable trade and tariff policies of US...
Former Indian cricketer rammed into parked cars, allegedly drunk driving
Representational Image (TOI) Former India batsman Jacob Martin was arrested early Tuesday morning after reportedly crashing his luxury SUV into three parked vehicles in Vadodara, police said. Martin, 53, who represented India in 10 ODIs, was taken into custody following the accident. According to the Akota Police, the incident occurred around 2:30 am near Punit...
‘Drunk driving’: Former Indian cricketer rams into parked cars
Representational Image (TOI) Former India batsman Jacob Martin was arrested early Tuesday morning after reportedly crashing his luxury SUV into three parked vehicles in Vadodara, police said. Martin, 53, who represented India in 10 ODIs, was taken into custody following the accident. According to the Akota Police, the incident occurred around 2:30 am near Punit...
After cheating claims by Smriti Mandhana’s friend, Palash Muchhal spotted outside court
Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Music composer and singer Palash Muchhal appeared at Andheri Court on Saturday to file a criminal defamation case against Marathi actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, seeking Rs 10 crore in damages. The legal move comes after Mane levelled allegations of cheating and financial fraud worth over Rs 40 lakh against...
BAFTA 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ leads; see full list of nominations
The excitement is palpable as the 2026 BAFTA nominations have just been announced! Leading the charge is Paul Thomas Anderson’s compelling drama ‘One Battle After Another’ with an impressive 14 nominations, while the intense narrative of Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ follows closely behind with 13 nods. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible creativity in...
Report claims Trump admin planning to use AI to write federal transportation regulations
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring AI to draft federal transportation rules, aiming to drastically speed up the process. While proponents highlight efficiency gains, critics express serious concerns about the accuracy and potential dangers of delegating such critical safety regulations to emerging technology. This initiative marks a significant push for AI integration within government operations....
‘Aye! Who’s screaming DK, DK’: Sidda loses cool as youth leaders chant DKS slogans
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah lost his cool during a rally in Bengaluru on Tuesday after some youth Congress leaders started shouting slogans in favour of deputy CM DK Shivakumar before his address.As he rose from his chair and walked towards the podium, a section of party workers began shouting “DK, DK,” with the...
‘Remove your perfume & tie your hair’: Historian recounts ‘strange’ experience at this Delhi tomb
“I often visit the historical sites around Hauz Khas and Mehrauli, and almost always stop at the tomb of Jamali and Kamali,” says Eric Chopra, a 23-year-old historian from Delhi. “It’s usually locked. You can only stand outside, looking in.”While lingering around the site in the evenings, Eric recalls being repeatedly warned by the phoolwalas...
