US President Donald Trump has stated that the Washington “totally controls” the Strait of Hormuz and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However according to a Financial Times report at least 34 Iran-linked tankers have managed to bypass the restrictions and continued operations in the region since the US blockade began.Earlier this…
Kairana MP Iqra Hasan Choudhary. (File image) NEW DELHI: One of the just two Muslim women in the 543-seat Lok Sabha, Kairana MP Iqra Hasan Choudhary voted against the amendment to fast-track women’s reservation on April 17. She said she did not reject the idea of women’s quota but questioned who this particular version of…
DWP expands face-to-face PIP assessments despite staffing shortages in UK Among recent moves by the Department for Work and Pensions, more in-person evaluations are expected for those applying for disability support. Despite limited medical staff available, officials have set sights on conducting roughly three out of every ten reviews face to face. Those receiving Personal…
NEW DELHI: The accused in the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter was arrested by Delhi Police on Wednesday, news agency ANI reported. He has been taken into custody after being tracked down to a hotel in Dwarka.Earlier in the day, the 22-year-old woman was found murdered in South Delhi’s Amar Colony area. Investigators suspect…
As Tamil Nadu is set to vote on Thursday, the assembly elections are emerging as a crucial political contest, one that could put the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model to the test.Several constituencies are set to be closely watched in Tamil Nadu. MK Stalin seeks to retain Kolathur, while Udhayanidhi Stalin faces a…
Rescue dog finally finds a home after five years, only to be returned just 12 days later for a heartbreaking reason An 11-year-old rescue dog named Ralph continues to wait for a permanent home in Oakwood Dog Rescue after a short-lived adoption ended within 12 days, leaving staff concerned about his future. What lies ahead…
NEW DELHI: Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian agricultural workers and rice production, and the most intense risk from future extreme heat events is concentrated around densely populated farming regions of the Ganges and Indus River basin, said a new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological…
Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung, a handpicked aide of PM Balendra Shah, resigned on Wednesday amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures, investments and alleged business links with businessman and power broker Deepak Bhatta, who is being investigated in a money-laundering case. In a day of dramatic developments, Shah took charge of the home ministry after…
At the Times Internet Half Marathon, every category saw brilliance born out of dedication,an event that brought together countless faces, each with a unique story of discipline, effort and passion for running.In the men’s 21km (40-49) age category, Pramod Kumar took first place and a chip time of 1:19:26. Kumar has been running for more…
“My grandfather chose India over Pakistan, ensured Murshidabad stayed in this country, and they deleted my name.” A visibly upset Chhote Nawab, Syed Reza Ali Mirza, a direct descendant of Mir Jafar, told TOI in Murshidabad. A few hundred metres away, a Hazarduari guide and a tonga puller expressed the same regret. Despite holding documents…