JD Vance and Usha Vance (AP photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: US vice-president JD Vance ignited a fierce controversy on religious freedom in MAGA-infused America this week after hoping his wife Usha, daughter of practising Hindus, would take up his Christian faith even though he acknowledged she has the “free will” not to. The remarks,…
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Team India skipper Shubman Gill gave away his wicket for a meagre 24, and Virat Kohli — in what could be his final innings in Australia — walked out to bat with his willow, the Sydney Cricket Ground turned deafening.Under the grey Saturday skies of New South Wales,…
Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels following Diwali celebrations. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an AQI of 344 as of 10 PM on October 20, 2025, categorizing it as “very poor” (Central Pollution Control Board). This spike in pollution is primarily due to post-Diwali fireworks and unfavorable weather conditions. For seniors,…
Stage set for Bihar assembly elections 2025 NEW DELHI: The seat-sharing deal for the upcoming 2025 Bihar assembly election revealed a subtle but significant shift in internal power dynamics within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). For the first time since the early 1990s, the two principal partners — the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), led by…
MEERUT: For over three decades, Sanjay Kumar’s life was defined by a murder he didn’t commit. Too poor to hire a lawyer, the 60-year-old farmer from Bulandshahr spent 11 years in jail, awaiting justice that finally came this week — an acquittal for lack of evidence.Kumar, accused in a 1993 murder case, was cleared of…
NEW DELHI: Balancing the concerns for environment, sentiments of citizens during the festive season and right to livelihood of workers in the firecracker industry, Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily relaxed its complete ban and allowed bursting of only green crackers on two Diwali days, both in the morning and evening.Permitting the sale of NEERI-approved green…
The Enforcement Directorate has kicked off a widespread crackdown across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, zeroing in on real estate tied to Malayalam film icons Dulquer Salmaan, Mammootty, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. This extensive probe is reportedly unraveling a luxury car smuggling ring from Bhutan, with potential breaches of FEMA regulations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday…
Isaiah Hartenstein and wife Kourtney Hartenstein Image via: Kourtney Hartenstein/Instagram After nearly five years of working as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, Kourtney Hartenstein has officially decided to step away. The 34-year-old shared her decision this week, explaining that she wants to dedicate more time to her family. Married to NBA…
NEW DELHI: Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail on Tuesday after spending 23 months behind bars in connection with multiple criminal cases. Party workers and supporters welcomed him outside the jail.Sitapur police deployed drones to monitor crowds outside the jail as Azam Khan’s release attracted large numbers of supporters.Khan’s…
Who just earned a massive ESPN contract extension as Molly Qerim walks away from First Take (Image via Getty) Malika Andrews, 30, signed a new deal with ESPN on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The news came hours after Molly Qerim said she was leaving the network. Qerim shared her exit on Monday night, September 15….