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NEW DELHI: The American embassy in India reminded student visa-holders on Wednesday that “a US visa is a privilege, not a right” and “breaking laws can have serious consequences” such as never being able to enter the country again.“If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported,…
Viswanathan Anand in Kolkata (Photo by Lennart Ootes) KOLKATA: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by youngsters, notching up two wins to emerge joint leader with 2.5 points after three rounds of the Rapid games on the opening day of the Tata Steel…
NEW DELHI: Pacer Jacob Duffy was included in New Zealand’s squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday, capping an outstanding 2025 in which he claimed 81 international wickets. The 31-year-old surpassed Richard Hadlee’s 40-year-old record of 79 wickets in a calendar year and climbed to second place in the world T20 bowling rankings. Despite…
Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday (Getty Images) Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home. A goal from Gabriel Magalhaes and two from…
K-pop idol Song Mino, known for his dynamic performances with WINNER, is entangled in a legal dilemma concerning military service compliance. Recent findings indicate that he missed over eight days of service without official clearance. This incident has led to his indictment, and under the stringent military regulations in South Korea, he faces the possibility…
NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio continued its subscriber growth in November 2025, leading the industry in overall wireless additions and active user gains as per the latest monthly subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).The TRAI data showed that Jio added 1.2 million subscribers, extending its lead over Bharti Airtel for the…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion in the week ended December 26, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday, PTI reported.The overall reserves had increased by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion in the previous reporting week, indicating a continued strengthening of the country’s external buffer.According to…
Multiple case reports and series show that keratin hair straightening with glyoxylic acid causes instant kidney damage, creating a new dangerous public health threat. The research data demonstrates that young adult women represent the primary group affected by this condition, which develops after they receive hair-straightening treatments with glyoxylic acid products at salons. The first…
Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The Indian team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand will be picked on Jan 3, TOI has learnt. India’s ODI squad will assemble in Vadodara on Jan 7. The series will begin on Jan 11 in Vadodara, with the next…
MUMBAI: Dalal Street is preparing for what could be its biggest year in the primary market, with 2026 expected to be a record-breaker for IPOs.About 197 companies have either received regulatory clearance or are awaiting approval from Sebi, representing potential fund mobilisation of around $31 billion.This builds on a strong 2025, when companies raised $22…
