NEW DELHI: By now, the pattern is familiar. Just when Congress is trying to project discipline and a message of unity ahead of an election, Mani Shankar Aiyar re-enters the scene, picks up the mic, and leaves the party embarrassed.Congress was once again forced into damage control on Monday after Aiyar launched a sharp attack...
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‘How can you indulge in physical relationship before marriage’: SC goes ‘old-fashioned’
NEW DELHI: Calling itself “old-fashioned”, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how two people could indulge in a physical relationship before marriage, even if it is consensual. The bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the bail application of a man accused of rape on the pretext of marriage. It questioned...
Musk replies to ‘email’ where he asked Nvidia CEO for early unit of its supercomputer
A document from Tesla CEO Elon Musk vs OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (2026) trial, scheduled to start from April 27, is now available for all. This document consists an email from Musk to Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang where the SpaceX boss is asking for an early units of the world’s first AI supercomputer –...
‘If Pakistan had won…’: Kaif fires back at Shoaib Akhtar in fiery on-air moment
India’s Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Pakistan’s crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup has largely been framed around their shortcomings, especially after they were bowled out for just 114. Much of the discussion has centred on Pakistan’s lack of intensity and inability to match the defending champions, particularly...
PM Modi to visit Israel: Netanyahu hails ‘tremendous’ ties, trip to have ‘deep impact’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to pay a two-day visit to Israel starting February 25, PTI reported citing sources on Monday. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu too said that PM Modi would visit the nation next week. He further hailed “alliance” with India, terming it “tremendous”. “Parliament address on the anvil. Who’s coming...
‘You have 5 years’: Rajnath’s ‘challenge’ for DRDO to develop 5th & 6th gen aero-engines
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists to complete the indigenous aero-engine project within five years, instead of taking decades as is conventionally expected.Stressing India’s strategic autonomy and the significance of mastering critical technologies at speed, the Union minister...
A beginner’s guide for Canada PR: Why French is emerging as the ‘golden ticket’
Representative image (AI-generated) Hardeep is pouring over French texts during his lunch break. The reason? He is one among the many lakhs whose temporary work permit is due to expire in 2026. Today the most promising gateway to permanent residency (PR) seems the French-language proficiency draws.An analysis done by TOI of the Express Entry draws...
Congress says Om Birla’s Dhaka visit a ‘gift’ for silencing LoP in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh made a stark remark against Om Birla‘s Bangladesh visit calling it a reward from the Centre for not letting the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, speak in the Lok Sabha. Om Birla will be visiting Dhaka for the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman.Speaking to ANI, Singh...
