The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration, as part of a deal to drop President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” was announced by the Justice…
In a significant relief for Gautam Adani, the US Justice Department has withdrawn criminal charges and closed the securities and wire fraud against the billionaire businessman, according to a court filing cited by PTI.“The Department of Justice has reviewed this case and has decided, in its prosecutorial discretion, not to devote further resources to these…
In a recent update, Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru is all set to digitise property ownership. The campaign has gained momentum, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) which has received 2,939 applications under the newly launched “My e-Khata, My Hakku” initiative. It is a part of the Karnataka government’s “Bhoo Guarantee” scheme aimed at simplifying property documentation….
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging his administration’s continued support for their rights.In a social media post on ‘X’, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief wrote: “Let us hold the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts….
Travel behaviour has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While comfort, relaxation, and leisure continue to matter, many travellers are no longer satisfied with simply spending their vacations lounging around. Instead, they are increasingly seeking experiences that create lasting memories — moments that remain vivid long after the trip ends. People today want journeys…
With a sanctions waiver in place, India has in the last two months aggressively stepped up purchases of Russian crude oil. (AI image) In a U-turn on its earlier decision, the Donald Trump administration has extended the sanctions waiver on purchase of Russian crude oil at sea. The move comes two days after the earlier…
As shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be disrupted due to the Middle East crisis, defence companies and marine contractors are planning to deploy uncrewed mine-clearing systems in and around the narrow waterway.According to a report by the Financial Times, the United Kingdom will send autonomous minehunting vessels built by Canada’s Kraken Robotics…
For decades, Taiwan has been one of the world’s most dangerous fault lines, a small island sitting at the centre of a growing rivalry between the world’s rising superpower and its reigning one.Now, tension has returned sharply to the global spotlight after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to invoke the idea of the “Thucydides Trap”…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For a country whose Constitution famously avoids mentioning Jesus Christ even once, America is suddenly looking suspiciously like it is auditioning for a biblical reboot.Thousands of cheering conservatives gathered on the Capital’s National Mall on Sunday for “Rededicate 250,” an eight-hour, White House-backed prayer jamboree critics described as a giant Big…
For several years, the world’s biggest tech companies have relied on a simple, highly effective security strategy: pay friendly, independent hackers millions of dollars to find and report flaws in their software before cybercriminals can exploit them. As AI becomes sophisticated, that entire ecosystem is facing a massive crisis. According to a report, Generative AI…