- by TNNThe US had announced sanctions on the two companies on Oct 22 and set Nov 21 as the deadline for all dealings with them to be wound down. As per data shared by the ministry of commerce and industry, Dec supplies of Russian oil were nearly 27% lower compared with imports worth $3.7 billion a […]
- by AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARYA bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said in such cases, a woman was not eligible to get married due to the subsistence of her marriage and she could not invoke the ground of false promise of marriage. It passed the order while quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer on a complaint […]
- by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKCelina Jaitly has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the case of her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, a former Indian Army Special Forces officer who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since September 2024. Speaking to India Today, Celina broke down while recounting what she described as an unlawful […]
- by RAUNAK BOSEChicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors clash Thursday, both battling for Eastern Conference playoff spots amidst significant roster disruptions. With key players sidelined due to trades and injuries, this game hinges on depth, rebounding, and guard play. The Bulls have dominated the season series, but Toronto's defense aims to challenge Chicago's depleted lineup.
- by GLOBAL SPORTS DESKPenn State forward and top 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna was arrested on felony assault charges following an altercation near campus. McKenna, facing aggravated assault and other charges, was released on $20,000 bail. The incident reportedly involved McKenna punching a victim, causing facial injuries requiring surgery.
- by GLOBAL SPORTS DESKNew Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has earned the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award. Stepping in mid-season, he revitalized the Saints' campaign, leading them to a winning record in their final nine games.
- by GLOBAL SPORTS DESKMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed trade rumors via an Instagram story, reassuring fans of his commitment to the team. Despite recent injuries, his consistent scoring has fueled speculation, but Antetokounmpo has repeatedly stated his desire to remain with the Bucks, pledging his loyalty and expressing his intent to compete with his current team.
- by NASEER GANAIThe row comes weeks after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti pitched for a separate administrative division comprising Rajouri and Poonch in Pir Panjal along with Chenab valley districts, citing remoteness, hilly terrain and lack of infrastructure — a demand BJP opposed. The region refers to the mountainous belt along the Pir Panjal range south of Kashmir […]
- by NASEER GANAIGovt also sought clarity on the financial burden of granting Ladakh full statehood with a legislature, including salaries, provident fund liabilities and other expenditures for about 19,000 employees. Running a state or a Union territory with a legislature involves managing deficits and long-term fiscal responsibility, prompting the panel to press Ladakhi activists for detailed projections, […]
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- by TOI SPORTS DESKChasing 204, RCB were led by captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 off 41 balls, and Georgia Voll, who made 79 off 54 deliveries. The pair added 165 runs for the second wicket, a partnership that decided the contest. With this win, RCB drew level with Mumbai Indians (MI) as the most successful teams in […]
- by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKAbhishek Bachchan celebrated his 50th with heartfelt wishes from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. AR Rahman hinted at moving past the 'Chhava' controversy, suggesting explanations are often ignored. Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail in a cheque bounce case.
- by VATSAL CHANDRAThe Supreme Court highlighted that the misleading advertisements are not a minor regulatory issue but a direct consumer rights concern inherently connected with the health of people and trust in society
- by PRATYUSH RAJSri Lanka Cricket has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board urging it to reconsider Pakistan’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo, warning of major financial losses and damage to tourism. Invoking Sri Lanka’s tours of Pakistan despite grave security threats, including the 2009 convoy attack, SLC appealed for reciprocity […]
- by NIRMALYA DUTTATrump appears in the Epstein files in a strangely spectral way. His name is everywhere, but his voice is nowhere. He shows up in third-party emails, in interview notes, in calendars, in contact lists, and in messages where other people discuss him as a destination, a favour, or a point of access.
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- by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKBollywood actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline granted to him in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque dishonour cases.
- by TOI NEWS DESKProtests erupted in Manipur's Churachandpur district following MLA Nemcha Kipgen's appointment as deputy chief minister, leading to clashes. Demonstrators set fire to discarded materials and hurled stones at security forces who responded with a baton charge. Two individuals sustained minor injuries, and additional forces have been deployed to manage the tense situation.
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- by Jagdish BatraAs the debate on the now-stayed UGC rules regarding caste discrimination in educational institutions rages on, one must consider the root of the problem. It’s demand for ‘equity’ in place of ‘equality’. The two are…
- by Mayankaditya LohiyaTo many, choice has become a quiet burden of everyday life. There was a time when people bought what was available, even if it wasn’t perfect. They learned from whatever entertainment their town offered and…
- by Dr. Sunil MohantyThe global order is being reshaped by overlapping shocks such as trade wars, supply-chain fragmentation, energy insecurity, and strategic rivalry among major powers. In this churn, India has moved from the periphery of rule-making to…
- by Manish Kumar JhaI recently asked NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang a question in Houston, in the US, while engaging with the global powerhouses of AI, Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS ecosystem, about AI, chips, and geopolitics. The response was unequivocal:…
- by CS Aditi MaheshwariThe moment a board stops asking “what failed” and starts asking “why this was allowed to exist,” the CIO’s job changes forever. This shift rarely arrives with drama. There is no formal vote. No revised…
- by Kartik SharmaFor the last two decades, the internet has largely revolved around one predictable ritual. Humans ask questions and software returns answers. Search engines perfected this ritual, social media accelerated it, and large language models made…
- by Shailesh HaribhaktiWhen historians look back at Union Budget 2026–27, they may not begin with the headline capex numbers or the fiscal arithmetic. They may begin with a seemingly technical provision—one that extends tax certainty for foreign…
- by Bachi KarkariaWant a goodnight’s… ? Dream on Travel is no longer a simple holiday; ‘niche’ has become the new normal. The latest is a getaway for those who can’t get any sleep. It’s a variation on…
- by TOI EditMamata came to SC to star in a political-electoral theatre. It was good acting Politics is rarely business as usual in India and yesterday proved that again. Bengal chief minister’s decision to appear before Supreme…
- by Dr. Sanjeev JhaBudget 2026 does not announce a dramatic reset of India’s federal compact. Instead, it signals something subtler, and arguably more consequential: a preference for stability and constitutional discipline in Centre–State fiscal relations at a time…
- by TOI EditIndia needs more trade deals to spur growth, but its hands are tied by world’s largest farmer population Rome wasn’t built in a day, but 22-year-old Alcaraz beating 38-year-old Djokovic at Australian Open is yet…
- by Dharmendra PradhanPariksha Pe Charcha has become a jan andolan, writes the education minister, because it makes students feel heard. In an AI age, this is both more challenging and more necessary than ever As Pariksha Pe…
- by Deep MalhotraThey Don’t Want to Win. They Want You to Lose. How the current India–Pakistan controversy reflects a deeper psychology There is a silent war that plays out every day — across friendships, boardrooms, social media…
- by Arindam GoswamiThe India story will continue to disappoint as long as Indian companies put importing deep technology above building it. Yes, they need stronger university-industry linkages and more risk capital. But above all, they need to…
- by Speaking TreeBy Swami Chidrupananda Why search for role models and superheroes when we have Hanumanji, who embodies all energies and higher qualities, guiding us to live most efficiently and contribute brilliantly to society? Hanuman is dear…
- by Prof (Dr) Shaveta GagnejaThe term “Indian” pertains to the entire Indian subcontinent, which stretches from Burma to present-day Afghanistan and from the Himalayas down to the Indian Ocean. Throughout the centuries, this region has maintained its cultural, literary,…
- by Dr Lobna JeribiArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives faster than most societies can adapt. It brings real promise — better public services, earlier warning for crises, new opportunities for entrepreneurs — but also real fear: loss…
- by Nirmalya DuttaHello, dear reader, and welcome to the 79th edition of the Weekly Vine. This week, we take a look at the US–India trade deal, explain how The Matrix foreshadowed the Epstein saga, delve into the Black vs…
- by Arundhati BhattacharyaBudget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious budget. From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale….
- by Syed Hassan Kazim“Jahan rahega, wahin raushni lutayega Kisi ‘chiragh’ ka apna makaan nahi hota” Over the years, these lines by renowned Urdu poet Waseem Barelvi have often been used to describe people who, regardless of circumstances, support,…
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- by Amit Anand ChoudharyA bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said in such cases, a woman was not eligible to get married due to the subsistence of her marriage and she could not invoke the ground of false promise of marriage. It passed the order while quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer on a complaint filed by a woman advocate alleging that he had raped her on the false promise of marriage.
- by Naseer GanaiThe row comes weeks after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti pitched for a separate administrative division comprising Rajouri and Poonch in Pir Panjal along with Chenab valley districts, citing remoteness, hilly terrain and lack of infrastructure — a demand BJP opposed. The region refers to the mountainous belt along the Pir Panjal range south of Kashmir valley and close to the LoC.
- by Naseer GanaiGovt also sought clarity on the financial burden of granting Ladakh full statehood with a legislature, including salaries, provident fund liabilities and other expenditures for about 19,000 employees. Running a state or a Union territory with a legislature involves managing deficits and long-term fiscal responsibility, prompting the panel to press Ladakhi activists for detailed projections, the sources said.
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- the Delhi CM asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led administration prioritised policy decisions and accountability after forming government on February 20, 2025.
- by TOI News DeskProtests erupted in Manipur's Churachandpur district following MLA Nemcha Kipgen's appointment as deputy chief minister, leading to clashes. Demonstrators set fire to discarded materials and hurled stones at security forces who responded with a baton charge. Two individuals sustained minor injuries, and additional forces have been deployed to manage the tense situation.
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- by TOI News DeskPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on February 7-8 to strengthen ties and expand cooperation under a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He will hold bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim, review key sectors like trade and defense, and address the Indian community. The visit aims to deepen engagement with the ASEAN region and boost business ties.
- "Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from the negligence of previous governments. If we look at pollution only from the perspective that the air should be clean, we will not get results. You have to work on dust, air and water together, with a holistic vision," she said.
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- by TOI News DeskPrime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the Congress and the Gandhi family in the Rajya Sabha, accusing them of being "habitual thieves" and alleging they stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname. He also targeted Rahul Gandhi, calling him "Yuvraj" and criticizing his "traitor" remark against a Sikh MP, which he deemed an insult to Sikhs and the community's sacrifices.
- by Rohitashwa RanjanThe BJP is attempting to replicate its Bihar electoral strategy in Tamil Nadu by consolidating opposition forces and forming a broad social alliance across major caste segments. Aiming to counter the DMK, the party is forging alliances with former partners and breakaway factions, including the AIADMK and PMK, to build a wider NDA for the upcoming assembly elections.
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- by TOI News DeskThe Central government, Nagaland government, and ENPO have signed an agreement to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) to address the demands of Eastern Nagaland. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the MHA will fund the new body and ensure development in the region, marking progress towards peace and development in the Northeast.
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