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NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted the Centre after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, warning that the conflict in West Asia poses serious risks for India’s energy security.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the world was entering a turbulent phase and accused Prime Minister Narendra…
NEW DELHI: Just four months after leading the NDA to a sweeping victory in the Bihar elections, chief minister Nitish Kumar has once again rewritten his political script.The veteran leader on Thursday announced his decision to step down from the state’s top job and head to the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant transition for a…
For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations who have sought to capture…
80 students among 111 Pune residents back from Dubai (Uma Kadam/ TOI) PUNE: A total of 111 residents from Pune district, including students stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran military conflict, have safely returned home, the district administration confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities said that 184 residents from Pune were initially stuck in the…
China on Thursday announced a 7% increase in its defence budget for 2026, as it continues to step up its military capabilities to counter the United States and strengthen its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The hike will take the country’s defence spending to about 1.9 trillion yuan, or $276.8 billion, according…
A Zepto software developer, Kritika Kumari, was stranded in Dubai amidst escalating Middle East conflict. NEW DELHI: Stranded in Dubai as the Middle East erupted into chaos, Kritika Kumari, a software developer at quick commerce platform Zepto, found herself navigating a tense mix of uncertainty, canceled flights, and missile strikes — and still managed to…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has now sharply criticised OpenAI’s recent contract with the US Department of Defense (DoD). Amodei descried the deal as a ‘safety threat’. According to a report by The Information, in a memo to its employees, Amodei mentioned that the main reason OpenAI accepted Pentagon’s terms while Anthropic…
US Central Command on Thursday released a video highlighting the first “100 Hours” of Operation Epic Fury as US and Israel continue military strikes against Iran.US and partner forces launched Operation Epic Fury with the stated goal of dismantling the Iranian regime’s security apparatus and targeting sites posing imminent threats. The conflict entered its sixth…
India has sought to buy Russian crude to avoid supply shortages as Middle East tensions show no sign of abating. (AI image) India is back to stepping up purchases of Russian crude as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war blocks Strait of Hormuz and crucial oil supplies from the Middle East, according to reports. India imports nearly…
A 24-year-old man was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on Palm Beach Road near Sanpada, his head severed due to the severe impact (AI image) NAVI MUMBAI: A 24-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Palm Beach road near Sanpada on Tuesday. The impact of the crash was so severe that the man…
