US debt hits record $40.047 trillion. Photo credit: AP The US national debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark for the first time, according to Treasury data showed on Wednesday. The milestone comes as rising spending on defence, Social Security and Medicare, alongside mounting interest payments, pushes federal borrowing to a record level.The latest milestone…
Is Ice Poseidon ‘wanted’ in Japan? Viral poster puts spotlight on streamer’s past police confrontations Ice Poseidon is not officially wanted or under arrest in Japan, despite a “wanted poster” circulating online. The image was shared by DramaAlert on August 19, 2026, but there is no evidence that it is a Japanese police notice or…
MUMBAI: Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said that among several market reforms that the regulator was working on, it was in the process of putting in place “a framework to support global fund-management activity from India.” He also said that the Securities Lending & Borrowing Mechanism (SLBM) and the short selling frameworks were…
Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Image) Gautam Gambhir and Gary Kirsten may now find themselves in opposition camps, but their long association with each other remains evident. The two coaches shared a warm interaction on the sidelines of the Galle Test, where India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs on Wednesday to take a…
Ravi Mohan files defamation case against ‘Bro Club’ producer; Madras High Court issues notice. Actor Ravi Mohan has reportedly moved the Madras High Court over a dispute linked to his upcoming movie ‘Bro Club’. He accused producer Shruthi Nallappa of defaming him by sending communications to Netflix and organisations connected to the film industry.As The…
Fake CBI raid attempt foiled (Image Credit: X) NEW DELHI: A suspected ‘Special 26’-style fake CBI raid was foiled at a businessman’s residence in Delhi’s Rohini after his wife refused to open the gate for a group of people claiming to be CBI officers.According to a complaint filed with the police, around eight to 10…
A simple day of metal detecting in Essex turned into an extraordinary treasure discovery when four-year-old James Hyatt uncovered a gold pendant believed to date back around 500 years. James was with his father while searching a field in Hockley when the metal detector gave a strong signal. After digging several inches into the ground,…
Galle: India’s Manav Suthar, centre, celebrates (PTI Photo( Manav Suthar scripted a remarkable piece of Indian Test history on Wednesday (August 19), becoming the first spinner and only the second Indian cricketer to claim a five-wicket haul in both his first home and first away Tests.The 24-year-old Rajasthan spinner had announced himself on the international…
’Attu’ actress Archenaa Ravi gets engaged to ‘Manjummel Boys’ producer Shawn Antony after reportedly dating since 2023 – PICS Actress and model Archenaa Ravi has taken a major step in her personal life. The ‘Attu’ actress is now engaged to Malayalam film producer Shawn Antony. The couple announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday,…
A view of the covered pitch and ground on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. (ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: The match was over. The formalities were completed, and both teams had already left the stadium. The broadcast crew was busy packing up for…
