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SRINAGAR: Ladakh Police arrested activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday and charged him under NSA with inciting violent unrest, among other offences, as the administration continued its crackdown on what it termed a “conspiracy” to throw the Union territory into turmoil.Mobile internet was suspended in Leh as a precautionary measure, although no violence has been reported…
NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: India’s generic companies are likely to continue in business-as-usual mode as US President Donald Trump’s 100% levy on pharmaceuticals is targeted at branded and patented medicines, but it may also prompt some of them to rethink their playbook.Industry experts told TOI that the country’s largest drugmaker Sun Pharma could face headwinds as its…
Documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, provided to Democratic lawmakers investigating his network of powerful political connections, indicate possible contact between Epstein and Elon Musk as well as Steve Bannon. The newly released files suggest that in the final years of his life, the convicted sex offender maintained ties with Musk, a former adviser to US…
SRINAGAR: Phunsukh Wangdu, the protagonist of the cult 2009 film 3 Idiots, would famously work his way out of trouble with “All izz well”. Ladakhi Sonam Wangchuk, said to be the inspiration behind the endearing character essayed by Aamir Khan, has since gained a reputation more as a political provocateur than a proponent of philosophical…
CHANDIGARH: MiG-21, the mighty warbird that patrolled India’s skies for over six decades, took off on its final flight on Friday from Chandigarh, the very place it had first touched down in 1963.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who presided over the decommissioning ceremony, said MiG-21 not only marked a transformative chapter in India’s air power, but…
Stress, anxiety and mental fatigue have become common in today’s fast paced world. While modern medicines can offer stress management, natural practices are a more widely accepted means to relieve stress. Ancient breathing techniques or Pranayama, have proven to reduce cortisol levels, regulate the autonomic nervous system, and improve heart rate variability. Beyond physiological benefits,…
Muhammad Yunus (AP photo) Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus faced protests in New York on Friday as he addressed the fourth day of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Demonstrators gathered outside the UN headquarters, raising slogans like “Yunus is Pakistani. Go back to Pakistan,” accusing the Nobel laureate of bias and poor…
JAMMU: Crime branch of Jammu & Kashmir Police arrested a native of Hisar, Haryana, for the alleged murder of a Mumbai woman in Aug, sources here said Friday. Officers, however, remained tight-lipped about the arrest of Sher Singh and said details would be shared within days.An unidentified gunman fired several rounds inside a physiotherapy centre…
Canada’s Indian student visa approvals fall by 50% in 2025: IRCC data Canada has recorded a steep decline in the number of Indian international students receiving study permits in 2025. According to data published by the ICEF Monitor, there has been a 50% year-over-year decrease in study permit approvals for Indian nationals.The downturn is part…
Pathum Nissanka broke two Virat Kohli records with his century against India (Images via Getty Images) Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight in their Super Fours clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. Chasing 203, the islanders gave it their all to keep the contest alive and push…
