What if we tell you that you could wake up on the beaches of Portugal, sip coffee in Paris and watch sunsets in China; all without boarding a single flight? We are not kidding. Covering an incredible 18,755 km across 13 countries in about 21 days, this is how it feels inside the world’s longest…
Raj Thackeray (File photo) NEW DELHI: Accusing the BJP of “engineering” political defections across the country, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday warned the saffron party that it would eventually face the “consequences” of the “precedents” it was setting.The MNS chief’s remarks came at a time when Shiv Sena (UBT), led by…
NEW DELHI: India’s passenger vehicle industry ended the first quarter of FY27 on a strong footing, with most major automakers reporting healthy year-on-year growth in June, reflecting resilient consumer demand for SUVs and electric vehicles, despite supply disruptions at select manufacturers.Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles emerged as the biggest gainer among leading carmakers, reporting sales of…
The White House insists there is no ethical issue because president Trump does not directly manage the businesses. The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump’s latest mandatory financial disclosure has confirmed what was once almost unimaginable: the MAGA boss has become one of the world’s richest political beneficiaries of the cryptocurrency boom while…
For most parents, dropping their child in a daycare is an act of trust. But the alleged horror that took place in Bengaluru has left many parents shaken and scared.The shocking incident is reported to have taken place in the childcare facility of an IT company in Bengaluru. Videos that have since gone viral allegedly…
India’s Gagan now finds uses in other fields like marine navigation NEW DELHI: India has joined a select league with its “satellite-based augmentation system” Gagan becoming the first to be certified for the equatorial region, making it one of the few countries with an operational SBAS, govt said Wednesday. “Gagan reinforces India’s vision of technological…
MUMBAI: Average daily UPI volumes rose to 75.7 crore in June from 74.8 crore in May, up 1.2% month-on-month, while average daily value held steady at Rs 96,405 crore against Rs 96,465 crore, down 0.1%. According to National Payments Corporation of India, this stability in daily run rates came even as headline monthly numbers softened…
India condemns reported demolition of 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday strongly condemned the reported demolition of the historic 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan’s Farooqabad, describing it as a “targeted act of vandalism” and calling on Islamabad to bring those responsible to justice.“We have…
Spotting an octopus underwater isn’t always easy. Keeping your eyes on one thing is even harder. Within seconds, it can change the colour of its skin to match rocks, coral, or sand. But that’s only part of the illusion. It can also change the texture of its skin, creating bumps, ridges, or smooth patches that…
Birth tourism a threat? Trump admin could not substantiate it Following the verdict by the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, President Trump has publicly stated that he will ask Congress to legislate on the issue.This is not an entirely new idea. Republican lawmakers have already introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, sponsored by Lindsey…