Photo credit: ANI The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, promising Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of households and a one-time Rs 10,000 assistance per household.Announcing the move, Union minister JP Nadda outlined key proposals aimed at financial assistance, safety, and economic empowerment...
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‘Every voice ignored’: Rahul Gandhi takes ‘developed India’ dig at govt over Noida workers’ protest
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of protesting factory workers in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, terming the demonstration the “final cry” of the country’s workers.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that workers demanding ₹20,000 is not greed but “their right.”“What happened on the streets of Noida yesterday...
Where are gold prices headed amid US-Iran peace talks failure? Check outlook for today
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...
Elon Musk praises Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket image
Even as Amazon and SpaceX continue to file complaint letters against each other with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), their billionaire founders exchanged a rare moment of public goodwill. Recently, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shared a striking nighttime photograph of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket standing tall on the launch pad. The image shared...
China exports stumble, imports surge amid Iran war; US shipments down 26.5%
China’s export growth slowed sharply in March, with a year-on-year rise of just 2.5% as the Middle East war continues to cast a shadow over global demand and energy markets. The latest customs figures not only fell below expectations but also marked a sharp slowdown from the 21.8% growth seen in the first two months...
‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Iran’s Bollywood jab at Trump; warns missile boats ‘warming up’
Screengrab from video, shared by Iran consulate in Mumbai, on X NEW DELHI: Iran pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s claim that its navy was “finished” by showcasing its fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue.In a social media post, slamming Trump and sharing a video of their navy vessels,...
Delhi-Dehradun expressway inaugurated by PM Modi: Route, toll, travel time – all you want to know
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens today! The much awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, that will slash the travel time between the two cities has been inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today. Built under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Delhi-Dehradun expressway has several unique features, including a wildlife corridor for easy movement of animals.Before...
OpenAI tells employees that partnership with Amazon is ‘future’ and Microsoft ‘past’
OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser sent a four-page internal memo to staff on Sunday, signalling a clear shift in the company’s cloud allegiances—Amazon is now the enterprise growth engine, while Microsoft has “limited” its reach. The memo touts “staggering” inbound demand since the $50 billion Amazon partnership was announced in February. Meanwhile, Microsoft insists...
What is House File 2513 that seeks to change H-1B Visas
The US state of Iowa is reportedly considering a new law that could change how universities hire foreign workers, especially those on H-1B visas. The bill, called House File 2513, has already passed the Iowa House and cleared early stages in the Senate. If approved, it could place new limits on hiring certain foreign nationals...
20-yr pause of uranium enrichment & Tehran’s counter: How US–Iran talks collapsed at the last mile
Peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled after disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear commitments, with the scope and duration of uranium enrichment curbs emerging as the key sticking point.According to reports by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, Washington proposed a 20-year freeze on Iran’s uranium enrichment in its proposal. However,...
