The United Arab Emirates unsuccessfully tried to persuade Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to join a coordinated military response against Iran following Tehran’s large-scale attacks on Gulf states earlier this year, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reportedly held a series of calls with regional…
Google is putting $10 billion into Anthropic today—and has committed to investing up to $30 billion more, provided the AI startup clears certain performance hurdles. The deal, first reported by Bloomberg, pegs Anthropic’s valuation at $350 billion and is the latest sign that Big Tech’s appetite for frontier AI is nowhere close to slowing down….
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed police to promptly register sexual crime cases, speed up investigations and ensure “severe punishment” for those involved in heinous offences, following the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.Duringa meeting with senior officials,…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara backed young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the team’s IPL clash against Delhi Capitals, saying the youngster understands the game well and should continue enjoying his cricket.Speaking to reporters before the match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sangakkara said Sooryavanshi has already settled well into the Rajasthan Royals setup despite…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: The report of Pakistan giving sanctuary to Iranian military aircraft revives one of the subcontinent’s great geopolitical ironies: more than five decades after Iran sheltered Pakistani military assets during the 1971 India-Pakistan war – with quiet encouragement from the Nixon administration – Pakistan now appears accused of returning the favour to…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note on Tuesday (21st April 2026), supported by stable global cues and a firm trend in GIFT Nifty. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,388, up by 50 points, indicating a positive start for domestic benchmark indices. Early trends also suggest a steady undertone…
India’s demand for natural gas has been climbing steadily as the country seeks to raise the share of gas in its overall energy basket. (AI image) As concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensify, India is fast-tracking efforts to secure uninterrupted gas imports from the Gulf through a direct subsea pipeline. With energy security emerging…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The race for the final playoff spot in IPL 2026 is getting more intense with every passing game. Three teams – Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad – have already secured qualification for the playoffs. The battle for the remaining spot is now between Punjab Kings,…
The bread omelette is one of railway food’s most quietly beloved creations. Available at countless stations, it is cheap, fast, filling, and easy to eat. The omelette, often cooked with onions, green chillies, and masala, tucked between slices of bread, has long been a favourite of students, officegoers, and solo travellers alike. Its nostalgia comes…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: As Chennai Super Kings prepare for their final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, one question has completely overshadowed team combinations, points tables, and even playoff permutations — will MS Dhoni finally play at Chepauk this season?The MA Chidambaram Stadium has been at the centre…