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Scott Bessent (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a prospective removal of the 25 per cent penalty tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil, citing “success” in Washington’s pressure tactics while appearing to disapprove the outreach of the European Union, which is on the verge of concluding…
A quiet lake in Wisconsin has just delivered one of the most jaw-dropping archaeological finds in recent US history. Researchers working with the Wisconsin Historical Society have identified 16 ancient wooden boats resting on the bottom of Lake Mendota, near Madison, and carbon dating suggests the oldest could be around 5,200 years old. That would…
The Intelligence Bureau (under the Ministry of Home Affairs) has released the IB Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) Admit Card 2026. Candidates can now download their hall tickets for the Tier‑I exam, which will be held on 27 January 2026. A total of 362 posts across India are to be filled via this recruitment drive, which is…
Akshay Kumar’s association with films driven by strong nationalistic themes began a few years ago and one such film is ‘Airlift’ which had released around Republic day, in 2016. As Raja Krishna Menon’s critically acclaimed film marks a decade since its release, the director has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail that Akshay was not the…
In a recent update, the United States is all geared up for what they are calling the worst blockbuster snow storm officially named Winter Storm Fern. As per weather reports, the storm is going to hit across the country between January 23 and January 26, 2026. Heavy snow, dangerous ice, and uncomfortable Arctic temperatures are…
Rumors of Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash linking up were rocking the headlines. However, recently, netizens noticed that the duo have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This resulted in people wondering what happened between the rumored lovebirds. Amidst the buzz around them, the cricketer has shared a cryptic post on his social media….
Capricorn, this week opens on a lighter emotional note, something you have been craving for a while. The Moon activates your home and family zone at the beginning of the week, helping you release mental tension that has been building up. You may feel more relaxed in familiar surroundings, spending time with family members or…
There is a silent assumption underpinning India’s infrastructure boom. That no matter how extreme the climate becomes, the financial system will somehow absorb the damage. Roads will be rebuilt. Ports repaired. Power plants restored. Losses will be spread, insured, or written off. Growth will continue. But that assumption is starting to crack. India is building…
In a tragic event that has ignited public outcry, federal immigration officials in Minneapolis were involved in a deadly shooting. Footage circulating online challenges the narrative that the individual was an imminent danger, with eyewitnesses asserting he had been subdued prior to the gunfire. This incident has prompted widespread protests and renewed demands for the…
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
