The Sena’s status was elevated as it moved from managing factory unions to the lucrative BMC. Earlier this month, the Shiv Sena completed 60 years of its existence. The milestone came in the backdrop of a bitter power struggle, marked by defections and betrayals.Once run as a tightly-controlled family enterprise, the Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) faction…
Many changes made in the army’s senior leadership. Service gets new chief and vice chief among others. (image credit: Indian Army) The armed forces witnessed a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions on Tuesday, marking a change of guard across key Army and Air Force appointments.The changes come at a time when the country has…
The gifts, presented to Seychelles’ top leadership and their spouses, complemented a visit widely seen as significant for India’s engagement in the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used traditional Indian handicrafts and textiles as instruments of cultural diplomacy during his visit to Seychelles, presenting a carefully curated collection of gifts that reflected not…
The yen has been steadily depreciating as Japan gradually emerges from decades of economic stagnation. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, a move that is likely to heighten concerns among policymakers and keep market participants alert for the possibility of official intervention…
Kannada Actress and former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Divya Suresh has alleged that she and her cousin were harassed by an unidentified man while walking to their car late on Sunday night in Bengaluru. Sharing her experience on social media, the actor described the incident as traumatic and questioned the safety of women in the…
The Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of coming back to life after a tense spell due to Iran’s recent attacks on ships passing through the strategic corridor. Once heavily choked following US-Israel joint strikes on Iran on February 28, the waterway is now slowly regaining its rhythm, with more operators edging crude carriers back…
If a tenant has gone ahead and sublet a property despite a clear prohibition in the lease, it can amount to valid grounds for eviction. However, even in such cases, landlords cannot take direct action and need to go via the legal route.Measures like changing locks, disconnecting utilities, or forcibly removing occupants may lead to…
In a major legal update, a US federal court has ruled to block $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it an unlawful tax that only Congress can impose. This means, thousands of Indians dreaming of studying, working or relocating to the United States, their journey has become more dicey. As per a Reuters report, a U.S….
Germany’s Jonathan Tah, 2nd left, celebrates after scoring a goal later disallowed during the World Cup match. (AP Photo) Germany’s controversial FIFA World Cup 2026 exit has sparked a wave of criticism from some of the country’s biggest football names, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp leading the backlash by questioning the VAR decision that…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in a race against time for the three ODIs against England starting July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the BCCI medical team has advised the youngster an extended period of rest, and he has yet to begin his rehabilitation. He…