The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move blending economic diplomacy with strategic signaling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and Aksai Chin as integral parts of Indian territory. The graphic, shared by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on […]
Toronto police have arrested Mohamed Askar Mohamed-Razik (45), a Sri Lankan influencer, following multiple incidents of criminal harassment involving women and public figures in the city. The accused is known for recording himself approaching people in public in ways that made them uncomfortable multiple times across Canada. The police allege that on June 8, 2025, […]
Linus Sebastian, the prominent YouTuber associated with Linus Tech Tips, has finally commented on the recent viral video related to his company after a former employee, Jake Tivy, shared a video in which he explained why he chose to leave the company. Jake Tivy, who used to be a part of Linus Media Group (LMG), […]
Popular streamer IShowSpeed has announced that he is taking a break from streaming after rumoured claims that his monthly income from YouTube has dropped to around $800,000. The announcement surfaced on February 7, 2026, through viral clips and posts on social media platforms like X and Facebook. In the videos, the YouTuber appeared visibly frustrated […]
Conservative commentator and Indian-origin MAGA ally Dinesh D’Souza stirred a row after calling a recently shared AI video of former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama portrayed as monkeys “amusing and harmless”. Social media accused him of hypocrisy, pointing out that he had previously condemned racist remarks directed at Indian Americans within the US […]
Texas has adopted an unconventional but proven method to control invasive plants. A herd of 300 goats was brought in to clear dense shrubs across roughly 11 acres of public land near White Rock Lake in Dallas. Instead of using heavy machinery, the city relied on controlled grazing to remove privet and similar species that […]
A 71-year-old Indian-origin woman in Singapore has been fined more than Rs 2 lakh after repeatedly feeding pigeons near her home, despite earlier penalties and warnings from authorities.Sanmugamnathan Shamla was ordered to pay S$3,200 (Rs 2.26 lakh) after admitting to four charges under the Singapore Wildlife Act. Another five offences were taken into consideration. The […]
US Vice President JD Vance was booed at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, February 6, at San Siro Stadium.The Jumbotron showed the vice president and the second lady, Usha, as the crowd reacted to their presence. The pair was met with boos and whistles from the crowd. The crowd’s reaction shifted […]
A Republican congressman stirred a row after warning that Texans should not visit shopping centres and feel like they are in Pakistan, with social media saying the comments were made in order to appease his wife, who is of Indian origin.Brandon Gill is a Texas conservative leader who made the comments in a recent episode […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani references Islam’s Hijrah, citing Prophet Muhammad’s migration while addressing immigration and sanctuary policies New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn attention after invoking Islamic history while speaking about migration, using a religious reference to frame a broader argument for compassion and refuge in US immigration policy.The remarks were delivered during an […]
