NEW DELHI: The Ram Temple trust in Ayodhya has deployed a new team to count cash offerings from donation boxes and introduced a two-shift system under the supervision of the State Bank of India (SBI), even as an investigation continues into allegations of donation theft.The responsibility for counting the money collected from donation boxes installed…
Iran dares US to attempt a ground invasion of Kharg Island Iran has warned the United States of severe consequences if it attempts a ground invasion of Kharg Island, the strategic oil hub that handles around 90 per cent of the country’s crude exports, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.The Iranian Foreign…
To begin with, bullet trains will be capable of operating at speeds exceeding 250 kmph and will have a design speed of 280 kmph. India’s first bullet train project is likely to see the launch of its first high-speed train in 2027. India and Japan have jointly decided to operate indigenous bullet trains equipped with…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Former India cricketer and commentator Mohammad Kaif has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing speculation over the international future, insisting that retirement is a personal decision and should not be dictated by public opinion.Rohit recently silenced critics in emphatic fashion by smashing a historic century at Lord’s during the…
El Niño is more than a climate phenomenon—it has significant economic implications for India. This explainer examines how changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can influence the southwest monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, electricity demand and overall economic growth. It also explores the science behind El Niño, its impact on policy decisions, and why it remains…
Jennifer Lopez is turning 57, and the celebrations certainly include a European retreat with her sister. Celebrating the double birthdays with Lynda Lopez, the renowned singer-actress shared an Instagram dump post. From blowing out birthday candles in the desert to sharing the sweets, the endearing sisterhood impressed the audience.Here’s a closer look at Jennifer Lopez’s…
Ultraviolette Automotive recently closed its best quarter yet. Between April and June this year, the Bengaluru based electric motorcycle maker sold more than 1,500 vehicles, up from around 300 in the same quarter last year. That is growth of over 400 percent.The company’s co-founders, CEO Narayan Subramaniam and CTO Niraj Rajmohan, spoke to TOI Auto…
After weeks of easing fuel costs, average petrol prices in the United States have climbed back to $4 per gallon, driven by the recent flare-up in the Middle East and rising tensions between the US and Iran. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average price of regular gasoline stood at $4 per gallon…
Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Keir Starmer bowed out as the UK’s prime minister on Monday, declaring “my work is done” as he prepared to hand over power to Andy Burnham after being forced to resign by his own…
The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…
