US President Donald Trump has framed his sweeping tariff policy as essential for protecting American workers and manufacturing, promoting it as a cornerstone of his “America First” agenda.Since returning to office this year, the Trump administration has overseen a historic surge in tariff collections. According to Fox Business, total duty revenue reached $215.2 billion in...
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‘Australia not for weak men’: Stokes admits ENG failed in pressure
England’s captain Ben Stokes throws bat after loosing his wicket during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) England captain Ben Stokes said his team had not handled pressure in key passages after the defeat to Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Sunday, but he added...
Want to use your old smartphone as a home security camera: How to set it up
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-125816522,imgsize-1371170,width-400,resizemode-4/want-to-use-your-old-smartphone-as-a-home-security-camera-how-to-set-it-up.jpg" alt="Want to use your old smartphone as a home security camera: How to set it up" title=" AI generated image for representation ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> AI generated image for representation As smartphones continue to evolve with more advanced features and improved durability, many upgrade to newer devices long before their old phones stop...
‘Could have done much more’: Rajnath praises armed forces’ role in Op Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the gathering during an event regarding infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that while the armed forces exercised measured restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, they possessed the capability to deliver a far stronger response if...
Undoing Macaulay? Inside India’s decolonisation push towards ‘Bharat’ – explained
From Macaulay to multilingual Bharat: India’s renaissance moment In ancient India, knowledge often travelled into the subcontinent, not out of it. Scholars journeyed from China, Korea, Tibet, Central Asia and Persia to study in centres like Takshashila and Nalanda, where mathematics, astronomy, grammar, statecraft and medicine flourished.These were not mere stone structures but the heart...
’27-year backlog’: CM Rekha Gupta blames past govts for Delhi pollution
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (ANI) NEW DELHI: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Sunday, reacting to protests over over rising pollution levels, said the government needs at least 27 months to address the crisis. Speaking at an event in Delhi Pitampura, the chief minister said, “Those who make big statements and protest at India Gate… pollution...
IndiGo chaos: Operations expected to stablise by December 10 — what we know so far
NEW DELHI: IndiGo flight disruptions have entered their sixth day, with the airline expecting to stabilise operations by December 10. The ongoing crisis has caused widespread inconvenience, as cancellations, flight delays, and other major operational issues have left multiple passengers across major cities stranded at airports.However, the airline has announced plans to operate over 1,500...
150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are fighting over its ‘missing stanzas’ — explained
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (Image credit: PIB) Parliament will begin a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, a song that remains one of the most debated symbols of India’s freedom struggle.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the debate, with defence minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to conclude it....
‘Bowl fast when nothing’s happening’: Smith-Archer showdown lights up Ashes – Watch
Photo/Screengrab Australia powered to an eight-wicket win in the day-night second Test against England on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series. England resumed day four on 134-6, trailing by 43 runs, before Ben Stokes (50) and Will Jacks (41) helped set a target of 65. Australia completed the chase with Steve...
Smriti Mandhana & Palash Muchhal’s wedding cancelled: Full timeline of events
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been “called off”, putting an end to weeks of speculation and social media discussions. The Indian women’s team vice-captain shared a statement on Instagram, marking her first public acknowledgment of the...
