As Iran mourns the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fresh details have surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s alleged behind-the-scenes role in the US strike on Iran. A report by The Washington Post claims that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held multiple private calls with US President Donald Trump, urging him to launch…
What happens in a $20,000-a-night suite doesn’t always stay there — especially when there’s a hot tub, a private jet nicknamed the “Lolita Express,” and some very familiar names in the guest list.The infamous picture of Bill Clinton in a hot tub with a mystery woman is from a 2002 trip to Asia that the…
Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues continued to show steady expansion in February, with collections reaching Rs 1.83 lakh crore, reflecting resilient economic activity and improved compliance as the financial year nears completion, according to official data released by government.The latest figures take total gross GST collections for FY26 (till February 28) to Rs 20.27…
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs and George Linde walk off the field, after winning the T20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Zimbabwe, as Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza wears the cap, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: “Even though there are bruises, we will look to…
Ivy League admissions: Why top scores do not guarantee entry As Ivy League and other highly selective colleges release their admission decisions each year, a familiar question resurfaces in households across the world: why do some students with near-perfect grades and test scores face rejection, while others with comparatively lower numbers receive acceptance letters?The answer,…
Rajpal Yadav, who recently made headlines after surrendering at Tihar Jail in connection with a 2012 cheque-bounce case and later securing interim bail till March 18 to attend a family wedding, has now broken his silence on multiple fronts. At a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, he addressed allegations of fraud against him. He…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Sunday, an event that sent shockwaves far beyond West Asia. The echoes were heard in India as well, with sections of the Shia community and clerics condemning the death.In Jammu and Kashmir, home to a sizeable Shia population, demonstrations took place in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk…
Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes (Picture credit: AP) The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes has drawn strong reactions from both Russia and China, with leaders in Moscow and Beijing sharply criticising the move and urging an immediate halt to military operations.Khamenei, 86, was killed…
OPEC+ on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in oil production quotas, days after US and Israeli strikes on Tehran triggered Iranian retaliation across the Middle East, according to AFP.The oil producers’ group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia and several Gulf states affected by the escalation, said it had “agreed on a production adjustment of 206…
India’s Varun Chakaravarthy with his teammates (ANI Photo) As India brace for a knockout Super 8 showdown against the West Indies in Kolkata, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has underlined the need for discipline with the ball against a Caribbean side known for fearless strokeplay.The contest revives memories of their 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final…
