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Maduro, Trump Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he was open to working with Washington, weeks after the United States threatened action and carried out strikes on alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast.Speaking on state television, Maduro said Venezuela was willing to talk to the United States on issues such as drug trafficking,...

A 22-year-old Telangana engineering student, Thokala Hruthik Reddy, tragically died in Germany after jumping from his burning apartment on New Year’s Eve HYDERABAD: A 22-year-old engineering student from Telangana died after jumping from his apartment during a fire in Germany on Dec 31, triggering appeals from his family for help to bring his body home....

Sheikh Hasina, Muhammad Yunus DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Thursday accused the Muhammad Yunus-headed interim govt of pushing the country towards darkness, while her party Awami League said despite decades of peaceful coexistence, extremist groups are “emboldened” and minority communities are increasingly being branded as “political enemies”.“The masks and vile faces of the...

‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. The Aditya Dhar-directed Hindi spy thriller, which has been on a historic run since its December release, wrapped up its fourth week with a record-breaking Rs 100 crore haul, aided by a strong New Year boost...

Dilip Ghosh (File photo) KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh escalated tensions within the party after Wednesday’s meeting with Union minister Amit Shah, questioning the electoral utility of “mandir-masjid politics” and taking veiled digs at “recent entrants” to the state unit.“Mandir-masjid issues do not impact poll results,” Ghosh said Thursday, citing BJP’s loss in...

Draft rules released for public review NEW DELHI: Gig and platform workers need to be engaged for at least 90 days with an aggregator within a financial year to avail social security benefits formulated under the new Social Security Code, draft rules released for public comment have proposed. For workers engaged with multiple aggregators, the...

Shubman Gill (ANI) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has publicly backed Shubman Gill, linking the young batter’s rapid rise to a lesson he received early in his own international career from Rahul Dravid. Speaking on JioHotstar, Pathan recalled how Dravid prepared him for the demands of international cricket when he broke into the Indian team...

Representational image BENGALURU: Following a dispute mirroring the Aravalli controversy, members of a Supreme Court-appointed panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park Friday after a plea against a 2018 govt move to cut the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Bengaluru’s green backyard. The park is facing pressure from mining and real estate interests eyeing its contiguous landscape....

Patrick Mahomes is entering 2026 focused entirely on rehab after suffering ACL and LCL tears late in the season. A New Year post from Brittany Mahomes confirmed he is still on crutches, reinforcing the long road ahead. Andy Reid stressed patience, noting Mahomes remains around the team while prioritizing recovery over travel or timelines. The...

KOLKATA: If any voter aged 85 or above, or any sick or disabled elector, is summoned for an SIR hearing, strict action will be taken against the BLO and BLO supervisor concerned, a senior EC official said on Thursday. TOI had earlier reported several times about the pain and distress of elderly and sick voters...