US President Donald Trump has put forward the possibility of resuming large-scale trade with Russia once the war in Ukraine ends, but experts say major obstacles stand in the way of such a move anytime soon.“Russia wants to do large-scale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic bloodbath is over, and I agree,” Trump…
NEW DELHI: From 50% share in central taxes to solving water disputes, non-Bharatiya Janata Party states presented a myriad demands at the Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. This year’s meeting centered on the theme ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’, highlighting the crucial role of states in driving India’s transformation…
NEW DELHI: In a massive crackdown on ghost parties, the Election Commission of India on Thursday started its proceedings to delist 345 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs). The poll body noted that the offices of these parties couldn’t be found anywhere, adding that they haven’t contested any election in the six years.“The Election Commission of…
HAVERI: Seven men accused in a gang-rape case in Karnataka’s Haveri district were greeted with celebratory processions by their supporters following their release from jail this week, drawing widespread outrage over what many described as a “hero’s welcome” for the accused.The men, accused of the gang-rape of a 26-year-old woman in January 2024, had been…
In a significant court-aided settlement reached with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration (DHS) all 358 international students, many of whom are Indian, succeeded in having their SEVIS registration resorted retroactively. TOI in its edition of May 3, 2025, had reported on the mass action lawsuit that had been filed by these students pseudonymously.The…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a fiery counterattack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him and his party of politicising national security and undermining the opposition amid the backdrop of ‘Operation Sindoor‘ and the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Banerjee also claimed the Centre named India’s armed forces action on…
NEW DELHI: Several children are feared dead after a school bus was hit by a train at a railway crossing in Semmankuppam near Cuddalore on Tuesday morning. Initial reports say the bus was trying to cross the track when it was struck by an oncoming train. Many students were inside the bus at the time…
TOI Social Impact Summit to honour breakout work in CSR-ESG The scope and reach of CSR (corporate social responsibility) has grown exponentially since its origin in 2014 as a government mandate that had corporates set aside 2% of their profits towards socially responsible work. Today, businesses own this space and are invested in supporting and…
Bhagwant Mann (File photo) CHANDIGARH: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Friday doubled down on his criticism of PM Modi’s foreign trips, alleging his visits abroad were without need or reason while country’s problems lay unsolved.Unfazed by condemnation from MEA that his remarks were “irresponsible and regrettable”, Mann said in assembly Friday, “MEA has reacted… Don’t we…
What began as scrutiny of prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Columbia University has evolved into a broader challenge. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to curb entry of foreign students in the US has been criticised by Raghuram Rajan. The former RBI governor has warned that if the pipeline of international students into…
