Supreme Court of India turned down plea on mandatory period leave. (AI image for representation) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy granting menstrual leave to women students and employees, observing that mandating such a provision could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes…
Turkey’s state news agency Anadolu reported that sirens were heard early Friday at Incirlik airbase, a key Nato facility where US troops are stationed.Residents of Adana, located about 10 kilometres from the base were woken at around 3.25 am local time (0025 GMT) as sirens sounded for roughly five minutes.Footage circulating on social media showed…
Donald Trump has cautioned trading partners against attempting to reopen or renegotiate these agreements. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to launch investigations into the trade practices of sixteen economies, including India, sends the signal that the US trade policy is entering a new phase. On March 11, 2026, the Office of the United…
Daniel Vettori (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds at the 2026 player auction created a storm on social media in India, but head coach Daniel Vettori has explained that the move was purely a cricketing decision after the franchise missed out on England star Adil Rashid.Go…
Picture a space rock the size of a football pitch crashing into the North Sea’s shallow seabed 43 to 46 million years ago. This terrible event created a hidden crater and triggered a tsunami over 100 meters tall, taller than many modern skyscrapers. According to Science Daily, scientists have finally put an end to a…
SSC issues final answer keys and scorecards for LDCE exams The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer keys, candidates’ response sheets and marks/scorecards for several Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) conducted for central government employees. The documents were uploaded on the Commission’s official website on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.Candidates who…
Mikayla Matthews, a recognizable face from ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ has made a poignant announcement regarding her separation from Jace Terry after nearly a decade of marriage. Citing mutual agreement and various unresolved matters, they acknowledge the heavy toll that Matthews’ chronic ailments and past experiences have taken on their relationship. Mikayla Matthews, best…
Dutch carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlāines has announced multiple flight cancellations to destinations in the Middle East as geopolitical tensions in the region continue to affect aviation operations. The airline confirmed that flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended for several weeks as it continues to monitor the evolving security situation. https://news.klm.com/statement-situation-middle-east/ Dubai…
File photo used for representational purpose. CHENNAI: Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday informed the Madras high court that it will desist from using the songs and music of movies Jailer, Jailer2, and Coolie starring Rajinikanth, unless a license is obtained from the copyright owner Sun Pictures. Senior advocate P S…
Jairam Ramesh and Ayatollah Khamenei (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his hesitation in condemning the death of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Recalling his earlier charge of “compromised PM”, Ramesh claimed that PM Modi wanted to “avoid antagonising his American and Israeli…
