NEW DLEHI: Amid the ongoing conflict, Iran’s ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, spoke to TOI on war narratives, the situation at the Strait of Hormuz, and clarified Iran’s maritime approach during wartime. He emphasised that the conflict is an “illegal war” imposed on Iran. Reflecting on his diplomatic tenure, he highlighted public solidarity and…
LUCKNOW: At least 30 people, including women and children, were injured after a 60-foot-high swing ride collapsed mid-operation at the ongoing Bhainsaha (Chait Barni) Mela in the Khadda area of Kushinagar late Wednesday.Eyewitnesses said the swing was overcrowded, carrying nearly 80 people at the time of the accident. The ride reportedly completed two rotations before…
Amid an ongoing maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has indicated that Iran could consider expanding pressure to another critical global chokepoint — the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.In a series of posts on social media platform X, Ghalibaf raised questions about the global dependence on the…
The four astronauts aboard Nasa’s Artemis II mission have crossed a major milestone, travelling more than 150,000 miles (241,000 km) from Earth as they head toward the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades.Speaking during a live interaction hosted by the Canadian Space Agency on Saturday, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen described that it felt…
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 match on Saturday in Ahmedabad.Interestingly, GT regular captain Shubman Gill did not come out for the toss and is set to miss the match as vice-captain Rashid Khan took the leadership role in Gill’s absence.Gill’s absence…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) As the US heads back towards the moon and public curiosity over UFOs grows again, a familiar question has returned: if intelligent life exists elsewhere, what would it make of humans?That debate has picked up fresh momentum after former President Barack Obama said in February that aliens are “real”, while…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Saturday directed West Bengal chief secretary to suspend four Kolkata Police officials for “failing” to maintain law and order during BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s nomination filing in Bhabanipur constituency for the upcoming assembly polls.In a circular to the West Bengal chief secretary, the poll panel said that the direction…
PUNE: State industries minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Friday called for an investigation into the leakage of sensitive information regarding the rape case involving astrologer Ashok Kharat.His remarks follow recent allegations that high-profile politicians, including deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, were in contact with the accused. Watch ‘Your…
Bangladesh men’s cricket team players (File photo) NEW DELHI: A meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board was held in Dhaka on Saturday, where officials discussed ties with India, news agency ANI reported. The meeting took place after a communication had earlier been sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming…
Rahul Gandhi at the Kerala rally NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday targeted the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala and the BJP, alleging that chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was aligned with people who attack minorities in other parts of the country.“Everyone can see there is a relationship today between the BJP,…