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- by TOI BUSINESS DESKIndian Railways is poised to launch its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant stride towards eco-friendly transportation. The inaugural service will run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, positioning India among the leading nations adopting hydrogen technology.
- by GLOBAL SPORTS DESKIn a recent GQ cover story, Travis Kelce opened up about his relationship with Taylor Swift, highlighting how she keeps him grounded amidst NFL fame. Kelce emphasized Swift's invaluable advice and support in navigating the pressures of his career. He admires her work ethic and enjoys being her 'plus one,' just as she supports him […]
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKThe Parliament approved the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961, with the Rajya Sabha's approval. The bill aims to simplify tax procedures, reduce compliance burdens, and modernise outdated provisions. Sitharaman highlighted the bill's simplified language and incorporated recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee, while criticising the opposition's absence during debates.
- by TOI NEWS DESKThe Indian government has announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders could have their registration cancelled if they are convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more. The OCI card can also be revoked if they are charge-sheeted for an offense that carries a potential jail term of seven years or more, […]
- by TOI SPORTS DESKDewald Brevis, the Chennai Super Kings batsman, exploded with an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls against Australia in the second T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground. His record-breaking innings, featuring 12 fours and eight sixes, propelled South Africa to their highest T20I total against Australia, 218 for seven. Brevis's century, reached in just 41 balls, is […]
- by TOI SPORTS DESKDewald Brevis, also known as 'Baby AB', showcased an amazing performance in the second T20I. He scored an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls against Australia. This helped South Africa reach 218/7. Brevis's innings included a variety of shots. He is also a leg-spinner. He dreams of playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore with Virat Kohli in […]
- by TOI NEWS DESKThe request came after Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, issued a nuclear war warning and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto made statements calling for action over India’s position on the water-sharing agreement.
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKThe DGCA has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo regarding alleged lapses in simulator training for approximately 1,700 pilots. The regulator found that IndiGo conducted critical airfield training on simulators unqualified for high-risk airports like Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu. IndiGo is reviewing the notice and has committed to upholding the highest safety and compliance […]
- by TOI LIFESTYLE DESKIndependence Day 2025 is fast approaching, offering a chance to celebrate India's freedom with vibrant greeting cards. The article explores various card styles, from pop-up designs to elegant tricolor themes, and suggests platforms like Canva and Adobe Express for creating personalized cards.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKMahendra Singh Dhoni's decade-old defamation case is finally heading to trial, as the Madras High Court has ordered proceedings to begin. Dhoni filed a Rs 100 crore suit against Zee Media and others, accusing them of falsely linking him to the IPL betting scandal. He will be available for examination, seeking to clear his name […]
- by TOI TECH DESKGoogle DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights AI inconsistency as a major hurdle to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While AI excels in complex tasks, it falters in simpler ones, a problem that cannot be solved by merely increasing data and computing power.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKP T Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, strongly supports the National Sports Governance Bill, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize Indian sports administration by introducing transparency and accountability. Usha highlighted the bill's key provisions, including the establishment of a National Sports Board and a National Sports Tribunal.
- by TOI NEWS DESKThe Supreme Court has provided temporary relief to owners of older vehicles in Delhi-NCR. An interim order protects owners of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old from coercive action.
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKRetail inflation has plummeted to a notable 1.55% in July 2025, marking an eight-year low since June 2017. A significant drop in food prices, with the Consumer Food Price Index at -1.76%, contributed to this decline.
- by GLOBAL SPORTS DESKTaylor Swift revealed her upcoming 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on the New Heights podcast hosted by the Kelce brothers. The announcement, shared in a video clip, sparked excitement among Swifties and concern from some football fans regarding Travis Kelce's career. Jason Kelce's changed hair color also grabbed attention, diverting from the album […]
- by TOI SPORTS DESKShubman Gill has been crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his stellar performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. As India's Test captain, Gill amassed 567 runs at an impressive average of 94.50, including a double century and two centuries. His remarkable Edgbaston innings featured a match total of 430 runs, contributing […]
- by TOI SPORTS DESKRitika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma, has voiced her concerns over the Supreme Court's directive to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters. She advocated for humane solutions like sterilisation and vaccination programs instead of caging the animals. The court's order mandates immediate capture and relocation, with strict measures against obstruction, aiming to create stray […]
- by TOI BUSINESS DESKThe Union Cabinet has approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission, boosting the nation's ecosystem. These projects, with an investment of Rs 4,600 crore, include India's first commercial compound fabrication facility and an advanced glass-based substrate packaging unit.
- by TOI SPORTS DESKIndian cricket star Rohit Sharma recently added a striking red Lamborghini Urus SE to his impressive car collection. He was spotted driving the luxury SUV in Mumbai, attracting attention from fans. The personalised number plate, 3015, cleverly combines his children's birthdays and his iconic jersey number, 45.
- by Raghavan SampathkumarIndia’s long-standing policy of heavily subsidizing nitrogen fertilizers, particularly urea, was designed to support farmers and ensure food security. However, this approach has created unintended consequences by distorting farmers’ fertilizer choices, damaging soil health, and…
- by Amin AliStanding in the barn at Molkerei Thiry in Luxembourg, I realised that here, transparency isn’t just a slogan on a food label. It is a lived reality. The cows were right there, well-fed and relaxed,…
- by Hari Krishna NibanupudiAt the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro in July, the leader of BRICS signalled a bold ambition: if the West can no longer lead on climate justice, the Global South will. Comprising Brazil,…
- by Rajiv DabhadkarAs someone who has been advocating for guest worker rights since 2004, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by citizens from abroad on work visas in the US. Wage discrimination has been a core focus…
- by Nilanjan BanikIndia’s recent trade tensions with the United States—highlighted by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian exports—underscore not only geopolitical flashpoints but also India’s enduring energy vulnerability to unpredictable diplomatic shifts and…
- by Sadhana KalaEach year on August 12th, the world observes International Youth Day—a moment to recognise and uplift the voices, aspirations, and capabilities of young people globally. Initiated by the United Nations in 1999, this day is…
- by Lakshmi Pillai GuptaA young woman in Delhi scrolls through Instagram, pausing at a selfie she just took. With a swipe, she applies a popular beauty filter. Instantly, her skin is smoothed to porcelain, her eyes enlarged, lips…
- by Dhiraj KumarTowards the end of the 1980s, Sridevi had transformed into India’s first female superstar, dominating Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi film industries simultaneously with an iron hand- a milestone unmatched by any actor, regardless of gender,…
- by Jonaki RayIt was Leonardo Da Vinci who called a painter a composer of stories. Walking through the retrospective of Gulammohammed Sheikh’s work at KNMA last month, the first feeling one gets is of walking through a…
- by TOI EditTrump’s extortionate tariffs needn’t badly hurt seafood exporters. But governments have to act fast India’s fisheries industry, seen as a sunrise sector, is in uncharted waters thanks to Trump’s tariffs. India is the second-largest fish-producing…
- by TOI EditWhy two-judge SC bench directions on street dogs urgently need a close second look by top court Monday’s Supreme Court direction on stray dogs raises several troubling questions. First, parts of the directives issued by…
- by Anil AbrahamWhen travel enthusiasts forget to read the newspaper Kamala is a travel enthusiast. She constantly wants to be going somewhere. I’m very happy pottering around the house. Rab ne bana di jodi as Mark Twain…
- by Vijay GokhaleIndian & Chinese interests diverge in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. But globally, in the face of Trumpian disorder, India’s strategic, economic and technological interests lie in working with China There is growing public interest…
- by Arghya SenguptaThese proceedings have a sordid history in Parliament. It remains to be seen whether Justice Varma’s case will be deliberated fairly & quickly. But constitutionally court has no role in it For an under-fire judge,…
- by Speaking TreeBy Prasoon Joshi Every age and civilisation has redefined Creativity, but today, this Creativity is being subjected to unprecedented scrutiny and viewed through a different prism, that of AI. From celebration to caution and everything…
- by Sharmila RavinderThe Goddess Kali, a fierce warrior of the satanic forces, the goddess of destruction and the divine Shakthi who raises her head against the demon. Symbolically, she wears a necklace of skulls and adorns a…
- by Amit KumarIt was a moment of reckoning, and pretty scary one on top of that! Everyone was looking at me as if I was the roadblock on the road for the country to become viksit, a…
- by Pranav JainHazaaron Khwashein Aisi Ki Har Khwaish Pe Dam Nikle; Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan Lekin Phir Bhi Kam Nikle… – Mirza Ghalib (perhaps, when he could not get his hands on his favourite sohan halwa from…
- by Celeste BeanDespite all the excitement around AI agents and automation, most executives I speak with share a nagging feeling that their AI investments aren’t delivering the transformational impact they expected. And as a consumer, I’m often…
- by Agyeya TripathiFor much of the modern era, the United States and Europe have stood as the twin anchors of the global order not just militarily or diplomatically, but in how they imagine prosperity itself. Their partnership…
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- by TOI News DeskThe Supreme Court is reviewing concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement in Bihar's electoral roll revision. The court highlighted a "trust deficit" between the Election Commission and the opposition, addressing arguments about excluded voters and document requirements. The court warned it might intervene if mass exclusion is proven, with the final roll due September 30.
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- by TOI News DeskKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi have criticized the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs, advocating for sterilization and vaccination instead of removal. They argue that treating stray dogs as a nuisance is cruel and ineffective, emphasizing humane solutions.
- by TOI News DeskRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted India's growing global influence, citing its resilience and democratic strength. His remarks come amid opposition criticism of the BJP-led government, accusing it of undermining democracy through alleged electoral fraud.
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- by TOI News DeskPakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir threatened India, mentioning the Jamnagar refinery as a potential target. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's decision that Aadhaar isn't conclusive proof of residence in Bihar's electoral roll revision. The cabinet approved four new semiconductor projects, boosting India's 'Make in India' initiative.
- by TOI News DeskThe Supreme Court has provided temporary relief to owners of older vehicles in Delhi-NCR. An interim order protects owners of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old from coercive action.
- by TOI News DeskNational Human Rights Commission team is investigating alleged mass secret burials in Dharmasthala. The probe began with visits to key local institutions. The team is collecting records on unnatural death cases. Sanitation workers have given statements. A former worker claimed he buried numerous bodies, including women and minors. The inquiry is expected to continue for several days.
- In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, an encounter between District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and Naxals resulted in injuries to two DRG members, though they are now out of danger. The DRG team was conducting an anti-Naxal operation when the clash occurred, with intermittent firing reported. Previously, security forces recovered a Naxal's body along with arms and ammunition in the same district.
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- by TOI News DeskAsaduddin Owaisi criticized Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, labeling him a "sadakchaap aadmi" for his nuclear threats against India made from the US. Owaisi condemned Munir's remarks and urged the Indian government to increase the defence budget to stay prepared for potential threats from Pakistan. The MEA has also strongly responded to Munir's statements, denouncing his nuclear rhetoric.
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- by TOI News DeskPappu Singh Chauhan, a Samajwadi Party leader, was expelled for engaging in "anti-party" activities following an FIR against him and others for attempting to vandalize a 200-year-old mausoleum in Fatehpur. Hindu right-wing members, claiming the site as a temple, created a disturbance.
- by TOI News DeskFive Congress MPs, led by KC Venugopal, have requested a thorough investigation into alleged safety lapses on an Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi. The MPs cited a delayed departure, turbulence, a weather radar failure, and a near-aborted landing in Chennai.
- Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, strongly criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her condemnation of the Israeli strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists, labeling her remarks as deceitful. Azar defended Israel's actions, stating they targeted Hamas terrorists and accused the group of using civilians as shields. Gandhi Vadra had accused Israel of committing genocide and criticized the Indian government's silence on the matter.
- by TOI News DeskThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Allegations of discrepancies, such as inaccuracies in voter status, have been raised by petitioners.