Scott Bessent (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a prospective removal of the 25 per cent penalty tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil, citing “success” in Washington’s pressure tactics while appearing to disapprove the outreach of the European Union, which is on the verge of concluding…
Certain whispers of America’s musical sweetheart Taylor Swift being the brain behind the song have been getting louder ‘Last Christmas I gave you my heart’ is one of the most iconic Christmas songs ever. The timeless tracks resurface every year just in time for the festive season and rather than being a breakup song, it…
‘Dhurandhar 2’ has found itself in the midst of a controversy following criticism of a particular scene featuring R Madhavan and Ranveer Singh. An FIR was lodged at Mumbai’s Mulund Police Station by Gurjyot Singh Keer, a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader and president of the group ‘Sikhs in Maharashtra’ raising objection to a scene…
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: A drone suspected to have crossed over from Pakistan briefly entered Indian airspace along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Friday evening. The incident had prompted a security search operation, officials said.The drone was spotted hovering over Ratanpur village in the Ramgarh sector at around 7.40…
Shweta Tiwari addressed ongoing rumors about her daughter Palak Tiwari dating Ibrahim Ali Khan, expressing concern over media scrutiny. She revealed how Palak handles trolls with innocence and maturity, while also learning from her daughter to deal with criticism. Despite public speculation, both mother and daughter prioritize staying grounded amid attention. Palak Tiwari has often…
Months after the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his widow Erika Kirk says grief has not shaken her beliefs—in God, in purpose, or in politics—insisting that tragedy has only deepened her conviction rather than rewritten it.On Sunday, December 28, Erika appeared on Fox News Sunday and said she still had a positive relationship…
How do you see the political and economic ties between India and the Netherlands in the context of what’s happening in the rest of the world?n Ties have always been strong, for example in field of water and agriculture, but also the large companies of the Netherlands that have always been active here in India,…
Full House star Dave Coulier, 66, has been diagnosed with tongue cancer, a treatable P16 squamous carcinoma detected during a routine scan. This new diagnosis is unrelated to his previous battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Coulier is undergoing immediate radiation therapy, with doctors expressing a positive prognosis due to early detection. Dave Coulier, 66, known for…
A senior minister from India’s neighbouring country sparked online speculation about cosmetic surgery after her appearance at a wedding. Her mother has now clarified that the noticeable change is solely due to significant weight loss achieved through a disciplined diet and strict routine over several months, not any medical procedures. The internet had a lot…
FILE – This courtroom sketch depicts Sean “Diddy” Combs sitting at the defense table during his bail hearing in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File) For over three decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs personified New York hustle. From Harlem block parties to Bad Boy Records, from resurrecting Biggie’s legacy to…
