Spread the love The comments come as Pakistan continues to grapple with mounting economic pressures, persistent militant violence, political instability and growing international scrutiny over human rights A former senior Singapore diplomat has delivered a stark assessment of Pakistan’s future, warning that the country remains “teetering on the brink of failure” despite recent diplomatic gains.Speaking during the National Press Foundation’s...
‘Amazon of guns’: New ruling could allow Trump Jr to profit off home-delivery of guns
Spread the love Trump Jr could benefit from new ruling that aides GrabAGun Last year Donald Trump Jr helped take an online firearms retailer known as the “Amazon of guns” public. Now, GrabAGun, where the president’s son is a shareholder and board member, could benefit from a proposed rule change that would make it easier to ship guns directly to...
Oil slips to pre-Iran war levels: Is a petrol, diesel price cut coming?
Spread the love When will state-run oil marketing companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum cut rates? (AI image) Global crude oil prices have crashed to a four month low and are now hovering around the pre-war levels. From around $120 per barrel to near $70 per barrel – the crash has been driven by the US-Iran...
Self-immolation outside UN draws fresh attention to Tibet
Spread the love Activist Lobga Rangzen walks carrying a Tibetan flag near the UN headquarters, before setting himself on fire (Picture credit: Reuters) TOI correspondant from Washington: The death of a Tibetan activist who set himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters on Thursday has thrust one of the world’s longest-running, and increasingly neglected, human rights issues back into...
New CCTV footage captures massive LPG tanker explosion at UP toll plaza – video
Spread the love NEW DELHI: Fresh CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment an LPG tanker crashed into a toll plaza before erupting into a massive explosion in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district. The Uttar Pradesh police has also issued a press release detailing the sequence of events that left seven people injured, including five toll plaza employees who suffered critical...
‘They’re best by a mile’: Pak coach calls out India obsession in judging his team
Spread the love Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, center, during the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan men’s team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the way his side is judged mainly on its results against India, saying...

‘Not permissible’: FSSAI doubles down on top ‘energy drink’ brands
Spread the love The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the apex food regulator under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare under the Government of India, recently issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be ‘energy drinks’ for misbranding and misleading claims. According to them, brands like “Red Bull”, “Adrenaline Rush”, “Sting”, “Monster Energy”, “Hell Energy”...
‘Extremely pained & angered’: RSS asks SIT to take strict action in Ram Temple row
Spread the love Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday said the organisation was “extremely pained and angered” over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and called for strict action against those found guilty.He also urged the Hindu community to exercise restraint...
How Centre aims to reduce dependence on imported gold
Spread the love The move is aimed at reducing India’s reliance on imported gold and would mark the first time jewellers are being included in the scheme. (AI image) New Gold Monetisation Scheme in the works? The government is evaluating a proposal to allow jewellers to participate in a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) as part of efforts to bring...
Obaid Siddiqi lectures to commence in Bengaluru this July
Spread the love The Obaid Siddiqi Lectures, a series of annual lectures delivered by the Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science at the Archives at NCBS, will be held in the city this week. The lectures will be delivered by Dr. Samira Sheikh, a historian of South Asia and Associate Professor of History at Vanderbilt University,...
