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KOLKATA: Pregnant Bengal resident Sunali Khatun, disowned as an “illegal immigrant” in India and incarcerated in Bangladesh for unlawful entry after being identified as an Indian by her Aadhaar card, could be returning soon to where she and her unborn child belong.A judicial magistrate’s court in Bangladesh has asked the Indian high commission in Dhaka…
Amit Shah (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday backed the Election Commission’s SIR, and said Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh have rights on Indian soil while distinguishing refugees from infiltrators.“I want to ask all citizens, who should decide who becomes the prime minister or chief minister? Should anyone other…
The latest data from India Skills Report 2025 from Wheebox, a global education and talent solutions organisation, highlights a shifting landscape of women’s employability and workplace preferences across India. As organisations increasingly recognise the value of gender diversity, understanding where women are gravitating for professional opportunities offers insight into regional trends and aspirations. Rising employability…
Nayara Energy’s refinery has intensified its railway usage, dispatching two to three trains daily. (AI image) Nayara Energy, the Indian refinery with major Russian ownership, is scrambling to sustain operations after being hit by European Union sanctions. The Russian-owned refinery, facing exclusion from many international markets due to severe EU sanctions implemented on July 18,…
Blueberries are often celebrated as a “superfood” for their rich antioxidant content and numerous health benefits. Yet in India, fresh blueberries are scarce, costly, and impractical for daily consumption. Thankfully, India has its own powerhouse fruit: Amla, or Indian gooseberry. This locally grown superfood is affordable, easy to find, and packed with nutrients that rival…
The United States on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions accusing individuals and entities of helping Iran export oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). A release by the US department of the treasury’s office of foreign assets control (OFAC) announced sanctions on over 50 individuals, companies and vessels for their alleged roles.According to an…
MADURAI: Sri Lankan navy arrested 47 fishermen and seized five boats in two separate incidents on Wednesday and Thursday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). They included 30 fishermen from Rameswaram and 17 from Karaikal.Fisheries department sources said nearly 400 boats were issued tokens to venture into the sea from Rameswaram jetty…
Kranti Gaud of India takes a incredible catch (screengrab) Kranti Gaud pulled off a moment of brilliance to give India a flying start against South Africa in the ongoing Women’s World Cup match in Visakhapatnam.After scoring a century in the previous match, Tazmin Brits departed for a duck.It was a length ball from Kranti Gaud,…
In August, the Donald Trump administration announced 50% tariffs on US imports of Indian products. (AI image) India is set to ramp up imports of Russian crude in the coming months at a time when the US has imposed 25% additional tariffs on it for Russian oil trade. Indian refiners plan to increase Russian oil…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: The Trump White House has shelved plans to impose tariffs on generic drug imports in a retreat that will come as a relief to Indian pharmaceutical companies, which account for nearly 50 per cent of generic prescriptions in the US. As importantly, it has also calmed millions of Americans who…
