TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that the…
Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The victory gave Spain their biggest football prize and also a record financial reward from FIFA. Argentina missed the chance to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago…
Have you been craving edge-of-the-seat suspense dramas? Here are shows that should be on your must-watch list!Everyone loves watching an edge-of-the-seat suspense drama that keeps you hooked right from the beginning to the end. Something that features gripping characters, twists and turns, and storylines that shock you with every scene and make you want more….
PharmEasy IPO: Company commited to go public The IPO chatter comes after a string of corporate moves at API Holdings over the past few years. It acquired diagnostics chain Thyrocare Technologies back in September 2021. More recently, in September 2025, the company raised Rs 1,700 crore through a non-convertible debenture issuance led by 360 ONE…
Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. reported a 22.6% year-on-year increase in net profit for the June quarter at ₹715 crore, compared with ₹583 crore a year earlier, driven by steady business growth and lower loan loss provisions. Net interest income (NII) rose 9% to ₹968 crore in the first quarter from ₹887 crore a year ago,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the headline act of IPL 2026, breaking records on a regular basis and earning praise from across the cricket fraternity. The 15-year-old sensation recently surpassed Chris Gayle‘s long-standing record for the most sixes in a single IPL season.As his incredible rise continues, comparisons with some of cricket’s greatest names have become…
Four days after delivering a historic mandate and ending the 49 year duopoly of DMK and AIADMK over Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay’s TVK still finds itself in a flux. The party secured a historic 108 seats falling just short of the majority of 118 seats. However, new entrant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, despite its newfound ties…
The U.S. and Chinese flags are seen on the day of a bilateral meeting between the U.S. and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2025. Keystone/eda/martial Trezzini | Via Reuters BEIJING — Senior Chinese officials on Wednesday stressed Beijing’s plans to share artificial intelligence globally and safely, the latest sign of how the U.S. and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. Following the Bharat Innovates 2026 event held in Nice, France, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across sectors, including defence, technology, innovation, trade, security, space and healthcare.The meeting took place during PM Modi’s visit to France, where he also inaugurated…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday ruled out imposing restrictions on sale of petrol and diesel, asserting there was no shortage of oil and gas and that refiners were tying up additional imports.Calling India an “oasis of energy security” that supplies refined fuel to over 150 countries, govt said domestic petrol and diesel availability is structurally…
