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A Russian liquefied natural gas cargo from the Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea is currently en route to India, with the vessel Kunpeng expected to arrive at the Dahej LNG terminal. This is according to LSEG shipping data on Wednesday.If delivered, it would mark the first such shipment to India from a US-sanctioned Russian […]

In a surprising twist, Nishant Kumar, the son of JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, has turned down the role of deputy CM, prioritizing his efforts to bolster party structures over the next six months. This move comes on the heels of the recent appointments of senior leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav. Patna: Nishant […]

Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers […]

 What prompted you to enter the assembly poll and later withdraw?I am 63 now, and I believe I can remain active in politics for another 15 years. My intention was to enter state politics to work effectively within the assembly. I did not consult senior party leaders before announcing that I was contesting. Dalit […]

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a conflict already defined by unpredictable volatility, US President Donald Trump has declared that he is “permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz… for China and the World,” days after imposing a naval blockade to punish Iran and throwing the world economy into a tizzy. Trump’s announcement came in one […]

CHENNAI: PMK candidate advocate K Balu has released a comprehensive manifesto promising a radical transformation of the Thiruporur constituency. Highlighting the region’s rapid urbanisation, Balu’s “Vision for Thiruporur” focuses on bridging the gap between its growing high-tech infrastructure and the basic needs of its residents.The central pillar of the manifesto is the expansion of Chennai’s […]

Pak Army chief Asim Munir with Iran’s parliament speaker and Iran’s foreign minister (File photo) The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States is nearing its deadline, with no agreement reached during talks held in Islamabad earlier this week. Since then, both sides have issued conflicting statements on whether the truce will be extended, […]

YouTube is changing how ads appear during livestreams. With this new update, the YouTube streaming platform owned by Google is set to minimise interruptions in some scenarios. The streaming platform has stated that it will no longer display as many ads to users who financially support creators through Super Chat, Super Stickers, and gift features.With […]

MUMBAI: In a big blow to the Mumbai Indians, already reeling after three straight defeats, their former captain and star opener Rohit Sharma is set to miss the team’s fifth match of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium due to a recurrence of a hamstring injury, TOI has learnt.Rohit sustained the injury […]

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International Working President Alok Kumar (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday called for a stringent nationwide law to curb illegal religious conversions, alleging that such activities pose a threat to national security and are no longer confined to isolated incidents.VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain expressed […]