The TOI correspondent from Washington: It is not often that India finds favour – or is the flavour – in the global commentariat. But amid growing signs pointing to US President Donald Trump bringing about a generational – and adversarial – shift in American policy towards India, New Delhi is finding broad support from the […]
Donald Trump threatens funding cuts to states The Trump administration among the 40 states has directed the Alabama department of public health (ADPH) to revise its teen sex education curriculum funded under the federal personal responsibility education program (PREP), citing the inclusion of “gender ideology” as outside the scope of the law, within 60 days.In […]
The Men’s Hockey Asia Cup is set to begin on August 29 (Friday), in Rajgir, Bihar. The 12th edition of the tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Hosts India will be geared up to face China in a crucial Pool A opening […]
Poland F16 crash (@bialoglowy) A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a rehearsal for an upcoming airshow in Radom, central Poland, resulting in the death of the pilot, according to the Polish Army.Local media said the jet crashed into the runway at around 1930 local time.Poland’s deputy Prime Minister and minister […]
For years, fans knew this day would eventually arrive, but few were ready to face it. Lionel Messi has now offered the biggest hint yet that his time with Argentina could be entering its final stretch. Speaking to Apple TV, the 38-year-old suggested that the September 4 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in Buenos Aires […]
RF Kennedy (left), Robin Westman (AP) US health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching formal studies into whether psychiatric medications – particularly SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) – and other drugs associated with gender transition could be linked to violent behavior, reported […]
The White House on Thursday clarified that US President Donald Trump is not increasing the number of student visas for Chinese nationals, countering recent speculation over a supposed expansion in student entries. “President Trump isn’t proposing an increase in student visas for Chinese students. The 600k number refers to two years’ worth of visas. It’s […]
Veteran Marathi actor Bal Karve, famous for his role as ‘Gundya Bhau’ in Chimanrao, died at 95. He was also a civil engineer. Known for his stellar comic timing, Karve was a key figure in Marathi theatre and TV, co-founding Kilbil Balrangmanch. His legacy continues to inspire many. Veteran Marathi actor Bal Karve passed away […]
Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump was “not happy” but “not surprised” by Russia’s latest missile and drone strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 19 people, the White House said on Thursday, while urging “both sides” to move toward ending the war.“He was not happy about this news, […]
The Champions League group phase draw concluded on Thursday (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Paris Saint-Germain’s defense of their Champions League crown will begin with a demanding schedule after Thursday’s draw in Monaco placed them alongside Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The French champions, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, will also face Tottenham, […]
