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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay any military action against Iran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.”Well, I’d like to be honest, yes I did,” Trump said when asked if he had told Netanyahu in a call last week not to take any action that could disrupt Washington’s talks with Tehran.Pressed on what he told the Israeli Prime Minister, Trump replied: “I just said I don’t think it’s appropriate, we’re having very good discussions with them.”He added: “I told him this would be inappropriate to do right now because we’re very close…
India’s power demand is projected to grow by 6.0–6.5 per cent annually over the next five years, driven by accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption, rapid expansion of data centres, and the development of green hydrogen projects, according to ICRA.“These three segments are expected to contribute to 20–25 per cent of the incremental demand over the next five-year period from FY2026 to FY2030,” said Vikram V, Vice President & Co-Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA, quoted by ANI. However, he also claimed that this rising demand for grid capacity could be partially offset by the increasing uptake of rooftop solar and…
Sooraj Pancholi opened up about his parents’ marriage, while Triptii Dimri celebrated her new film role with a luxury car purchase. Dino Morea faced scrutiny in the Mithi River case, and Tamannaah Bhatia seemingly backed Deepika Padukone amidst film industry controversy. Nana Patekar declined a significant role in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming epic film due to character unsuitability. Lights, camera, headlines! Today’s entertainment scene served up a mix of glitz, gossip, and big reveals. From Sooraj Pancholi talking about mom Zarina Wahab not divorcing dad Aditya Pancholi despite his affairs, Triptii Dimri flexing her new Porsche worth Rs 2 crore to…
Covid inquiryBoris Johnson’s government blocked a request to fund another 10,000 hospital beds at the height of the Covid pandemic, the chief executive of NHS England has said.Amanda Pritchard told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry the decision, made by the Treasury in July 2020, had been “very disappointing”.Extra beds and staff would have been used to cut waiting lists for planned care and “build resilience” going into a second winter wave of the pandemic, she said.The government has said it cannot comment while the inquiry is in progress.Health ministers from the time are expected to give evidence later this month, to…
Vitamin F is a term used to refer to two essential fatty acids: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and Linoleic acid (LA). These belong to the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families, respectively. They are not actually vitamins but micronutrients. These are not produced in the body and need to be obtained from diet sources.Why vitamin F is important for skin healthThey are helpful in body functioning. In skin, it improves barrier function and prevents dryness of hair and skin. Skin barrier is broken in almost all skin diseases, therefore, they are an important adjuvant to treatment. They also have anti-inflammatory properties…
A dominant first half secured victory for New South Wales in the State of Origin opener 18-6, leaving the Maroons with a huge task to claim the shield as the series shifts away from Queensland.The Maroons have now lost two games in a row at Suncorp Stadium for the first time since 1997, having also lost last year’s decider. Indeed, the margin of victory for the favourites should have been greater were it not for struggles by Blues’ kickers Nathan Cleary and Zac Lomax, who went one from five.NSW captain Isaah Yeo said team “handled well” uncertainty in the lead-up…
A standalone spin-off from FromSoftware’s incredibly successful yet mostly single-player dark role-playing game Elden Ring, the multiplayer-oriented Elden Ring Nightreign is a curious beast, often feeling like an amalgamation of several different experiences all at once.Each session begins with players, either solo or in teams of three, dropping into a small but dense world, working to urgently gain as much strength as possible as a rapidly closing ring tightens around them – a very Fortnite experience. Rather than other players, they fight a variety of monsters and explore locations lifted directly from the Elden Ring universe. After each match, they…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called Ghulam Nabi Azad to check on his health after the senior leader was admitted to a hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the ongoing all-party MP delegation tour.PM Modi wished Azad a speedy recovery, as he recuperates in Kuwait a day after he was hospitalised due to extreme heat.Earlier on Tuesday, Azad shared an update on his condition:”Blessed to share that despite the extreme heat in Kuwait affecting my health, by God’s grace I’m doing fine and recovering well. All test results are normal. Thank you all for your concern and…
Jeanine Pirro was officially sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., during a high-profile Oval Office ceremony on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath of office, with President Donald Trump in attendance.
PayPal Payments Pvt Ltd, the Indian arm of global fintech major PayPal Holdings Inc, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as a Payment Aggregator for Cross-Border Exports (PA-CB-E), the company announced on Tuesday.The regulatory approval marks a significant development in PayPal’s India operations and reinforces its role in enabling secure cross-border payment solutions for Indian exporters. With this move, PayPal aims to support Indian small businesses and freelancers in accessing approximately 200 international markets more efficiently, PTI reported.”The in-principle PA-CB-E approval by RBI is a significant milestone for PayPal. It reflects the strength…
Anushka Sharma was seen supporting Virat Kohli during the RCB vs LSG match, celebrating RCB’s victory with flying kisses. A photo circulating online shows the couple posing with RCB’s Mohit Rathee. RCB achieved a historic away record, winning all seven away games. Recently, Virat and Anushka visited Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi temple and Vrindavan, seeking blessings. Anushka Sharma was spotted cheering for husband Virat Kohli during the RCB vs LSG match. After RCB’s victory, the couple shared a sweet moment, blowing flying kisses at each other. A new photo now doing the rounds on social media shows Anushka and Virat posing…
The NHS in England came within “six or seven hours” of running out of gowns and other protective equipment during the Covid pandemic, Matt Hancock has said.The former health secretary was giving evidence for the third time at the Covid inquiry, about the impact on healthcare systems.He stated there was never a “national shortage” of PPE for healthcare workers but “in some places, they did run out – and it was awful”.Asked about reports that some nurses had to wear binbags early in the Covid crisis, he said the NHS needed to “learn the lessons of what went wrong” and…
Amidst rumors of her departure from a film project, Deepika Padukone captivated attention at a Cartier event in Stockholm. She showcased a striking red Ashi Studio gown, complemented by Cartier’s Pavocelle necklace featuring a stunning 58.08 carat sapphire. While rumours swirled around her departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, Deepika Padukone was busy making waves thousands of miles away in Stockholm. The global icon jetted off to Sweden to attend a glamorous soirée hosted by Cartier, where the luxury maison unveiled its latest high jewellery collection, En Équilibre. Amid a sea of international stars, it was Deepika who stole the…
Mark Nebel, who took early retirement after Doge cuts made his job ‘impossible’, at the San Francisco Peaks, which contain Arizona’s tallest mountains. Photograph: John Burcham/The GuardianThrowing up his hands in disgust and abruptly resigning was not how Mark Nebel envisioned he would end his long career with the National Park Service. He loved his job at the Grand Canyon, where he had worked for 15 years.As manager of the park’s geosciences program, Nebel, 68, oversaw efforts to protect its geology and paleontology as well as monitoring water sources, air quality and the effects of climate change. He had planned…
Elden Ring NightreignFromSoft FromSoft decided they should release the third piece of Elden Ring content in three years as it shoots for more accolades for its blockbuster hit. But Elden Ring Nightreign is not more DLC, but a standalone project focused on the concept of a co-op survival game of farming enemies, getting loot and killing big bosses in a repeating cycle. Now, reviews are coming in for Elden Ring Nightreign with the embargo lifted. They are…pretty good, though far from the epic high scores we saw from the original game and its DLC. As it stands, here’s how all…
Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: One of India’s most crucial all-rounders in recent times, Ravindra Jadeja, has revealed that the two most influential figures in his cricketing journey share not just a first name, but also hail from the same state — Bihar.In a candid conversation on the podcast ‘Kutti Stories with Ash’, hosted by teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, Jadeja opened up about how both his childhood coach and his legendary mentor MS Dhoni have been central to his career.”My cricketing journey is between two Mahendras — Mahendra Singh Chauhan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni,” Jadeja said. “I started playing…
NEW DELHI: With the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025–26 extended from July 31 to September 15, 2025, a key question has surfaced: will this extension increase the government’s interest liability on tax refunds?TOI reached out to multiple tax experts to understand the implications of this move on both taxpayers and the exchequer. What emerged is a detailed view of how refund-related interest works under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, the potential financial burden on the government, and why taxpayers may still be better off filing early.Extended ITR deadline may lead to higher refund…
Tamannaah Bhatia has been in the news for her like on a video of Deepika Padukone which went viral on the internet. This video is from the promotions of ‘Chhapaak’ which was shared now amidst the ongoing controversy between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika for their film ‘Spirit’. In this video, when Deepika was asked who produced the film with her, she clarified, “Excuse me, yeh mere khud ke paise hain. Kisne bola yeh? Yeh meri khud ki mehnat hai.”This video was shared with the caption, “Propaganda she is not falling for: Disrespect, men, sexism, gender pay gap, working overtime,…
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesMPs have voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill will now face many more months of debate and scrutiny by MPs and peers, who could choose to amend it, with the approval of both Houses of Parliament needed for it to become law.It is also possible the bill could fall and not become law at all.The bill – called the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – would make it legal for over-18s who are terminally ill to be given assistance to end their own…
Inspiring quotes by Paulo Coelho Author Paulo Coelho, who is best known for his bestseller ‘The Alchemist’, is widely read and loved by people across the world. Here we list some of his inspiring and motivational quotes on dreams, destiny, and the human spirit: Source link
The prospect of Team GB playing cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games has moved a step closer with confirmation the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Scotland are joining forces for the sport’s long-awaited return.Cricket has not featured at the Olympics since 1900 – Great Britain’s men beat France in a two-team tournament – but two six‑team T20 tournaments for men and women are booked in for the LA Games. The qualification criteria is yet to be announced but the ECB and Cricket Scotland are establishing GB Cricket to oversee their potential teams.The next step is to have this body…
The Nintendo Switch 2’s first Pokémon title, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, will officially release on Oct. 16, 2025. Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that the game will be available on the Switch with players given the choice to retrieve the Switch 2 edition via an upgrade pack. Digital pre-orders for Pokémon Legends: Z-A will begin on June 5 — the same day the Nintendo Switch 2 releases to the masses. The Pokémon Company also announced that a new Pokémon Presents livestream is scheduled for July 22, 2025. The stream will include “the latest updates and news from the world of…
AI image for representation. President Donald Trump has launched a bold new initiative: a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system, designed to shield the US from long-range missile threats by adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Trump says it will be “fully operational” by the end of his term in 2029. But some critics argue this plan is less about keeping Americans safe and more about enriching Trump’s allies-particularly Elon Musk.The initial $25 billion down payment-approved by Republicans in Congress-will launch a network of space-based interceptors and sensors, building on decades of missile defense efforts. Yet, even…
US stocks held steady Wednesday, maintaining their momentum after a sharp rebound brought major indexes within striking distance of record highs. Investors are eyeing corporate earnings, particularly from Nvidia, while digesting mixed global signals and recent retail sector updates.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading, continuing a steady climb driven by optimism that the worst of trade-related disruptions under President Donald Trump’s administration may be over. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%, buoyed by anticipation around Nvidia’s results, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed, AP reported.Retailers led some early gains. Abercrombie & Fitch jumped after its profit…
