US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast. Iran has sharply criticised the United States after an American submarine sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean, calling the attack an “atrocity” and warning Washington it would “bitterly regret” the precedent set.Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said…
NEW DELHI: Just four months after leading the NDA to a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections, chief minister Nitish Kumar has once again rewritten his political script.The veteran leader on Thursday announced his decision to step down from the state’s top job and head to the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant transition for a…
For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations who have sought to capture…
80 students among 111 Pune residents back from Dubai (Uma Kadam/ TOI) PUNE: A total of 111 residents from Pune district, including students stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran military conflict, have safely returned home, the district administration confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities said that 184 residents from Pune were initially stuck in the…
China on Thursday announced a 7% increase in its defence budget for 2026, as it continues to step up its military capabilities to counter the United States and strengthen its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The hike will take the country’s defence spending to about 1.9 trillion yuan, or $276.8 billion, according…
Draymond Green and Lisa (Images via Getty) In a career that has spanned over 14 years, Draymond Green has achieved quite a lot. Drafted by the Golden State Warriors, the athlete has led the team to an NBA championship four times. Recently, the Warriors legend received another accolade to his name. The Korean girl group…
Connor McDavid (Getty Images) Connor McDavid did not need much time to weigh in on the Connor Murphy trade. As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Edmonton Oilers captain made his stance clear. Connor McDavid wants upgrades, not disruption. The message to management was simple. Strengthen the group if you can, but do not break…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has now sharply criticised OpenAI’s recent contract with the US Department of Defense (DoD). Amodei descried the deal as a ‘safety threat’. According to a report by The Information, in a memo to its employees, Amodei mentioned that the main reason OpenAI accepted Pentagon’s terms while Anthropic…
Sophie Cunningham (Image via Getty) The deadline for the collective bargaining agreement is approaching. A term sheet for the agreement must be completed by March 10 to avoid disrupting the 2026 season schedule. Ahead of the deadline, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham revealed some key details about the latest WNBA CBA negotiations. The Indiana Fever star…
A Zepto software developer, Kritika Kumari, was stranded in Dubai amidst escalating Middle East conflict. NEW DELHI: Stranded in Dubai as the Middle East erupted into chaos, Kritika Kumari, a software developer at quick commerce platform Zepto, found herself navigating a tense mix of uncertainty, canceled flights, and missile strikes — and still managed to…