<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129549750,imgsize-60008,width-400,resizemode-4/article-51.jpg" alt="'About to surrender': Trump makes big claim on Iran, says US 'got rid of a cancer threatening us all'" title=" Donald Trump (File photo) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Donald Trump (File photo) Donald Trump made a big claim amid the Middle East crisis, claiming that Iran is “about to surrender”. The US President said...
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‘Incredibly difficult’: Atlassian CEO on decision of laying off 1,600 engineers
Atlassian has laid off approximately 1,600 employees, about 10% of its global workforce, to invest more in AI and enterprise sales. The cuts primarily affected R&D roles. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes highlighted the difficult decision, emphasizing the need for competitiveness. The company is offering generous severance packages, with redundancy and office exit costs estimated at over...
Is India-US trade deal on hold? Centre issues clarification
NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is...
$3.5 a shot vs $3m Patriot: How high-energy lasers could replace missiles against Iranian attacks
High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a cost-effective way to defend against drones and missiles, especially those launched by Iran at oil refineries and US bases across the Middle East. Shooting a laser costs as little as $3.50 per shot, compared with systems like Patriot missile interceptors, which can cost more than $3 million...
‘CSK is incomplete without him’: Pathan drops big statement on Dhoni’s IPL future
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could potentially be the final season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni appears in the famous yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.Speaking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted it is almost impossible...
Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM; bilateral ties in focus
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi with S Jaishankar (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held his fourth phone conversation with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, Jaishankar said that the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and issues related to the BRICS...
Middle East crisis: 4 crew members killed after US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq
Four out of six crew members were killed after a US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Friday, US Central Command confirmed.According to the US military, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, it rejected that the crash was a result of hostile fire or friendly fire.“At approximately 2 pm ET on...
Microsoft CEO sends ‘congrats note’ to school mate Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has praised his schoolmate and fellow tech leader Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen’s leadership. Nadella, who is Narayen’s schoolmate and a fellow tech leader, shared a congratulatory message after Narayen announced that he will step down as Adobe CEO. For those unaware, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen both attended the prestigious Hyderabad Public...
Ready to work legally if ban on Maoist party lifted: Devji
Top Maoist Devuji alias Tippiri Tirupati (File Photo) HYDERABAD: Top Maoist Devuji alias Tippiri Tirupati who joined mainstream recently has urged Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to seek lifting of the ban on CPI (Maoist), saying the party would work legally and disband the PLGA if allowed political space.He also sought release of jailed Maoist leaders,...
‘Nobody will assign them responsibilities’: Why Supreme Court rejected plea on menstrual leave
The Supreme Court of India denied a plea on mandatory period leave for women. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy that would grant menstrual leave to women students and employees.While the court did not examine the issue in detail, it...
