The United States has sharply reduced its stockpile of several key missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to sustain another major conflict in the coming years, according to defence analysts and people familiar with recent Pentagon assessments.A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the US…
US President Donald Trump’s abrupt shift from a 48-hour ultimatum to a five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure has exposed the competing pressures shaping Washington’s strategy in a rapidly escalating war. Just days after threatening to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stepped back, citing “very…
Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: An emotional video of Rishabh Pant thanking fans after Lucknow Super Giants’ disastrous IPL 2026 campaign has gone viral on social media amid growing speculation over a leadership change at the franchise.After another disappointing season, Lucknow Super Giants are reportedly considering a major reset following their bottom-place finish…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently predicted on social media that the sequel to Dhurandhar — titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge — could turn out to be even bigger than the first film. Reacting to the remark, actor Danish Pandor, who plays Uzair Baloch in the film, said he believes the sequel indeed has the potential to…
Canara Bank has revised its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) across all loan tenors, increasing rates by 5 basis points (bps), according to a BSE filing. The revised rates are effective from May 12, 2026. As per the latest revision, the overnight MCLR has been raised to 7.90% from 7.85%, while the…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle shared a long-standing professional and personal bond with veteran actress Saira Banu, delivering memorable songs like Main Chali, Zindagi Ittefaq Hai, Tujhko Dekh Kar and Mohe Tirchhi Najariya Na Maro. Over the years, their association grew beyond cinema into a warm friendship. Saira also spoke about the deep-rooted bond their families…
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic The first half alone was…
Photo credit: Harvard Alumni TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.Known on Wall Street and in Ivy League…
As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as…
Disney Animation unveils new film titled ‘Hexed’ Disney has released the first teaser for ‘Hexed’, a new animated fantasy led by Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones. The coming-of-age story follows an impulsive teenager who discovers hidden magical powers and enters a secret world of witches. The footage introduces its central family conflict, colorful fantasy setting,…
