Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of selectively raising religious issues and questioning his silence on the alleged Sabarimala gold theft case.Addressing an election rally in Kannur, Kerala, ahead of the...
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US drops 900kg bomb on Isfahan: How ‘bunker buster’ dismantled Iran’s defences
The night skies of the ancient city of Isfahan turned to blinding brightness after an airstrike. It is reported that a 2,000 pound or 900 kg bunker buster bomb hit an Iranian ammunition dump near the city. The current conflict has seen a tremendous use of bunker buster bombs as the Iranian forces have built...
After Rahane’s ‘ask CA’ jibe; AUS head coach comes in support of Cameron Green
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Expectations are sky-high from Cameron Green the all-rounder. It began with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s response to a reporter’s question about Green not bowling in KKR’s opening IPL 2026 match, and then Cricket Australia issued a clarification on...
Bank holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list
Bank holiday April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks...
Amid US-Iran war, India’s diesel exports see big 20% jump; petrol exports fall 33%
India’s petrol shipments dropped significantly in March, declining 33% to 8.31 million barrels. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: India’s diesel exports have climbed by 20% in March amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The widening gap between crude oil prices and refined diesel prices have led India to ramp up diesel exports by about 20%...
‘Baat nahi hui’: Why Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t spoken to MS Dhoni yet
Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his return to Rajasthan Royals in style, playing a key role in their emphatic eight-wicket win over his former team Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday. But beyond his match-winning spell, it was his candid remarks on MS Dhoni that stole the...
8 killed, 6 injured in stampede at Bihar’s Shitala Mata temple
A stampede broke out during prayers at Madhda Sheetla Temple, leaving several dead and injuring others. NALANDA: At least eight devotees died and six others were injured in a stampede-like situation at the Sheetalashtami temple in the Maghra area of Bihar Sharif on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred on the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month,...
Gold price prediction: What levels of yellow metal should investors watch out for?
The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide...
Willing to end war without re-opening Hormuz, Trump tells aides as Iran refuses to budge
File photo US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end war without re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has refused to unblock despite repeated warnings from the US president. This is another soft stance taken on Tehran as the latter has refused to budge after US-Israel initiated war.In...
‘US respects Israel’s right’: Netanyahu govt approves death penalty for Palestinian attackers
Netanyahu, Trump (File photo) Israel’s parliament passed a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians and also approved a key national budget, helping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoid early elections, amid the ongoing war with Iran.Lawmakers voted 62–48 to approve a bill that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks labelled as...
