File Pic: Pat Cummins (R) and Ishan Kishan during IPL 2025. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia skipper Pat Cummins has offered an encouraging update on his recovery from a back injury, revealing that he is targeting a return midway through the IPL 2026 season while backing Ishan Kishan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in his absence.Go…
NEW DELHI: Electoral trusts disbursed Rs 3,826 crore to political parties in 2024–25, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) receiving more than 82 per cent of the total, according to a report released on Friday by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).Analysing contribution filings submitted to the Election Commission of India, the NGO said…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Most MAGA folks find it funny. Many libs are furious. Whether people find it jokey or juvenile seems to depend on their political inclination. More than a few on both sides are fatalistic, hoping this too shall pass, but it looks more than likely the social media disinformation disease will spread,…
Will major NTA exams like JEE Main, CUET and UGC NET return to pen-and-paper after strong parliamentary panel recommendations? A parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports has submitted a detailed report examining the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the recurring disruptions in its major entrance examinations. The report,…
Skoda Auto India recently launched the much-anticipated Skoda Octavia RS in the Indian market. The sporty sedan is capped at only 100 fully imported units – and every single one has already been sold out. The Octavia RS finds its nearest rival in the Volkswagen Golf GTI when compared with pricing. While its body style…
Donald Trump (File photo) Donald Trump made a big claim amid the Middle East crisis, claiming that Iran is “about to surrender”. The US President said this during a virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Wednesday, as revealed by Axios, citing three officials from G7 countries.According to the report, Trump told allies during the Group…
Faisal Khan, Aamir Khan’s brother, recounts a harrowing year where he alleges being held captive by his brother, while being labeled schizophrenic. He was confined to a mental health ward for 20 days, feeling unheard and desperate. Faisal sought help from Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aditya Chopra, but his pleas…
At her Lucknow show, Sunidhi Chauhan, teary-eyed, addressed the audience about her hoarse voice due to a severe throat issue. Yet, her heartfelt appreciation for the fans’ constant encouragement shone through as she vowed to give her all on stage. The inspiring artist persevered with her ‘I Am Home’ tour, celebrated for its spectacular guest…
Rahul Gandhi (left), NItish Kumar (TOI) Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary on Sunday took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ahead of the launch of the party’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, saying he should thank chief minister Nitish Kumar for improving road infrastructure in the state, which made the rally possible, reported news agency ANI.“Rahul…
Elon Musk is trying to clean up Grok’s messy reputation with Baby Grok, a supposedly child-friendly version of his AI platform. This latest announcement comes after months of criticism over Grok’s three AI companions – Ani, Rudi, and Valentine – which caused uproar for their inappropriate behaviour. Whether Baby Grok can actually repair the damage…
