NEW DELHI: DRDO on Friday evening launched the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the Odisha coast.“Though the test-launch doesn’t look like that of an Agni-6 missile, the missile tested today is of ICBM category,” a defence source confirmed to TOI. However, DRDO has yet to officially announce the missile test.Days…
CHENNAI: Hours after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekar on Friday and staked claim to form the next govt, AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran met the governor and requested him to invite AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the govt.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he also alleged…
NEW DELHI: Amidst a debate over working hours, the Centre has capped the weekly working hours at 48 under the new labour codes, beyond which workers will be paid double the amount of their defined hourly wages.Nearly four months after the draft rules under the four new codes were published for stakeholder consultation, the Centre…
Christian Gonzalez wants Stefon Diggs to come back to New England Patriots, much like Chris Jones wanted Tyreek Hill in Kansas City Chiefs (Image via Getty: Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill) Two sides to one story. Prominent wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill have come a long way.They are both without NFL homes, and…
Non-immigrant visa applicants to the US now have to deal with two additional questions: Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence? Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning to your country of nationality or permanent residence?An affirmative answer to either could result in a visa denial….
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting Saturday, expressing hope that the temporary truce could pave the way for a long-term agreement to end the war.The ceasefire, which will run from May 9 to May 11, will also include a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each…
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Patna made an emergency landing at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Friday after adverse weather conditions prevented it from landing in Patna, airport officials said.According to airport sources, weather conditions in Patna deteriorated suddenly on Friday afternoon, disrupting flight operations in the city.IndiGo flight 6E 6917,…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: In the annals of FBI history, J. Edgar Hoover handed out souvenir fingerprint cards. Robert Mueller handed out stern lectures. James Comey handed out lengthy moral reflections.Under Indian-American Kash Patel, whose customary greeting to abstemious fellow Gujaratis is “Jai Shree Krishna!”, the bureau has apparently entered a Bourbon Rra. Washington is…
LONDON: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party had scooped up the most council seats in local elections in England by Friday night, even taking control of its first London council, as angry voters booted out hundreds of Labour and Conservative councillors in their traditional heartlands.By then, even though results continued to come in overnight for the…
CHENNAI: After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekarand staked claim to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran on Friday night met the governor and accused TVK of indulging in “horse-trading.”Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to…