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The Urge to Purge: US gives immigration officials discretionary powers to determine if social media posts are ‘anti-American’

US President Donald Trump (PTI) TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Trump administration has announced it will undertake broad discretionary screening of social media posts for “anti-American” views while adjudicating applications for visa, green card, and citizenship. In an updated guidance issued on Tuesday, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the nodal agency in charge […]

India thrash Nepal 7-0 in SAFF U17 Women’s Championship campaign opener

Thimphu, Aug 20 (PTI) A clinical India thrashed Nepal 7-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with three players scoring a brace each, here on Wednesday. Nira Chanu Longjam (25th, 56th), Abhista Basnett (16th, 41st), and Anushka Kumari (37th, 62nd) scored twice, while captain Julan Nongmaithem (45 1) struck once to […]

Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top national, international athletes to vie for 24 gold medals

The best national athletes in the country will vie for the 24 gold medals at stake in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) to be held at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. The three-day event will see more than 400 compete for the medals events – rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The Khelo […]

How does US plan to take on China? By building a drone fleet inspired by Ukraine – but how well is it going?

The Pentagon is betting heavily on autonomous maritime drones to counter China’s growing naval power in the Pacific. Inspired by Ukraine’s successful use of cheap, kamikaze-style sea drones against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, US defense planners envision swarms of high-tech, AI-driven vessels patrolling the Taiwan Strait and deterring a Chinese advance. But a string of […]

UAE weather forecast: 4 days of mixed weather ahead, what residents need to know | World News

UAE faces four days of mixed weather with rain, gusty winds up to 45 km/h, cooler temperatures, and slight to moderate seas/ Representative Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast changing weather conditions across the UAE from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. The four-day period will see partly to fully […]

5 people who should never eat papaya: Health risks you should know |

Papaya is often called a superfruit thanks to its rich content of vitamins A, C, E, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes like papain. It supports digestion, boosts immunity, and promotes healthy skin, making it a favourite in many diets. However, while papaya has numerous benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. According to studies by NIH, […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton set sights on Forest Lodge as their long-term base

Prince William and Kate Middleton (File Image) Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park later this year. Reports suggest the family intend to keep it as their main home even when William becomes king. There’s no official confirmation of the specific property; Palace aides have only said […]

Vinod Kambli health update | ‘He needs your love and support,’ says brother, hopeful of full recovery | Cricket News

File Pic: Vinod Kambli (TOI Photo) Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli continues to battle health challenges, with his younger brother Virendra Kambli offering an emotional update on his condition. Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane in December 2024 due to a urinary infection and […]

Espionage link: 30-year-old detained in Jaisalmer for ‘spying’ for Pakistan; fourth case reported in district

Jivan Khan (left) detained by police (Image: Screengrab from ANI video) NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old man suspected of spying for Pakistan was detained on Wednesday in Jaisalmer. The man, identified as Jivan Khan from the Sankada area, was caught by Military Intelligence (MI) and later handed over to Kotwali police.Officials said Khan had previously worked […]

Viswanathan Anand-Kasparov reunion, Gukesh vs Carlsen clash confirmed for October

Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand is set to renew his legendary rivalry with Russian great Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh will face Magnus Carlsen in the Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October in St Louis, USA. The headline fixture will see Anand and Kasparov, two of the game’s greatest ever players, lock […]