MS Dhoni of the Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the ongoing debate around MS Dhoni’s role for Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026, making it clear that he is not in favour of the veteran being used as an Impact Player.With discussions…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is preparing to launch a new digital platform aimed at helping members locate and reactivate old or inoperative provident fund (PF) accounts. Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the proposed portal—E-PRAAPTI—will use Aadhaar-based authentication to allow users to trace legacy accounts, including those created before the introduction of the…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalised its alien registration regulations, making it clear that H-1B professionals, international students, green card holders and those who are already considered registered do not have to undergo the online registration process introduced last year. The Final Rule, issued on Monday night (India time), does not impose…
HBL Engineering Ltd reported a 42.2% year-on-year rise in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by strong revenue growth, although operating margins narrowed during the period. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹64 crore, compared with ₹45 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue rose 27% to ₹604.1 crore from…
Sameera Reddy is back in the spotlight with her upcoming film ‘Aakhri Sawal’, marking a significant moment after her appearance in ‘Naam’. As she promotes the political drama, the actor has been candid about the ongoing conversations around ‘Dhurandhar’, while also reflecting on her experience of reuniting with Sanjay Dutt and choosing a story that…
NEW DELHI: Govt has tasked country’s premier vehicle testing agency ARAI to carry out a detailed study on the impact of E25 fuel (25% ethanol blended petrol) on different performance aspects, particularly mileage and engine condition, of existing vehicles. The move comes as the government accelerates its plan to increase blending in a bid to…
Representational image (ANI) LUCKNOW: In a relief for rail passengers in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Indian Railways will introduce multiple new train operations from June 19 following the request of Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma. The move is aimed at improving connectivity across the Purvanchal region and providing better travel options for commuters.Among the…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For years, Dharmesh Patel seemed to embody the American dream. The 45-year-old radiologist lived with his wife and two young children in a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena, California. Colleagues described him as a respected physician, while neighbours remembered him as a thoughtful man who brought poinsettias to nearby homes during the…
Martin Sheen didn’t just become an actor. He became a conscience. From ‘Badlands’ to ‘Apocalypse Now’ to ‘Gandhi’ to ‘Wall Street’ to ‘The West Wing.’ He has been in some of the most morally searching and emotionally demanding productions in the history of American film and television. He has been nominated for the Golden Globe….
A Chinese research team has unveiled a new artificial intelligence algorithm that it claims could significantly advance autonomous drone warfare, enabling swarms of fixed-wing drones to independently locate and eliminate enemy targets even in heavily contested environments where communications are jammed and visibility is limited.According to a peer-reviewed paper published on May 19 in China’s…
