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US President Donald Trump tried reaching out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi “several times” in recent weeks, the New York Times reported, backing an earlier claim by a German newspaper, while highlighting the circumstances behind the apparent snub to the US President by PM Modi.The last officially acknowledged phone call between PM Modi and Trump […]

A federal US appeals court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports but it delayed implementation of its order till mid-October so that the administration can appeal the case in the Supreme Court. In effect, despite being knocked down by the appeals court, […]

Donald Trump (PTI file photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: Distasteful rumors about the demise of US President Donald Trump trended on social media on Friday after the MAGA supremo uncharacteristically remained out of the public eye for more than 72 hours amid mounting concerns about his health.Hashtags like #trumpisdead #whereistrump and #hesdead trended on X […]

WhatsApp has said that it uncovered a cyberespionage, or hacking, operation that exploited multiple security vulnerabilities across its platform and Apple devices to conduct targeted surveillance of users, with reportedly civil society activists appearing to be among the primary targets. In a statement issued, the Meta-owned company said that it has plugged the loop holes […]

Chinese chess player spends 4 hours in heavy rain after loss (screengrabs) A video from northern China has gone viral, showing a man refusing to leave a chessboard after his defeat in Xiangqi (Chinese chess). Despite pouring rain in Hebei province, he sat for nearly four hours replaying and analysing his moves, even as his […]

Indoor gardening is more than just a trend; it’s a way to bring nature indoors and enhance our lives. What started as an aesthetic movement, driven by Instagram and plant-based podcasts, has evolved into a holistic approach to improving our well-being. Far from being just a decorative addition, indoor plants offer numerous physical and mental […]

A Ukrainian lawmaker and former speaker of parliament was shot dead on Saturday in the western city of Lviv, authorities confirmed — a killing, President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a “horrific murder.“Police said the victim was gunned down in a hail of bullets but did not initially name him. Zelensky later identified the slain politician […]

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed a special sessions trial case involving a man from Tehri, pending before the Special Court (POCSO), Tehri Garhwal. The court observed that allowing the proceedings to continue would amount to a denial of complete justice to the parties.According to the case, an FIR was lodged in May 2021 […]

NEW DELHI: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange continued his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan on Saturday, warning the government not to test the patience of the community.Demand: 10% quota for Marathas under the OBC category Speaking to reporters, Jarange clarified that the agitation is not a demand for reducing the OBC quota. […]

Reliance Industries detailed an extensive green energy blueprint, with Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani presenting their vision for developing what they described as the world’s most comprehensive new energy system.“Hydrocarbons will remain vital for India for several years. Our strategy is clear: excel in traditional energy while building the system of the future,” said Mukesh […]