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New Delhi: Commuters using national highways may not be able to pay user fees in cash and have to rely entirely on digital payment modes – FASTag and UPI – at toll plazas. NHAI said it was “contemplating” completely discontinuing cash transactions at NH fee plazas across the country from April 1. According to current…
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi (File photo) TOI correspondent in Washington: US President Donald Trump said the recently concluded framework for an interim trade deal with India would stand notwithstanding the Supreme Court ruling that his liberation day tariffs are illegal, even as he announced he would use other provisions of law to charge a…
Brazilian content creator Bianca Dias passed away on Thursday, February 19, at the age of 20, leaving her family, friends and followers in shock. According to People magazine, her death comes just days after she reportedly underwent cosmetic surgery, as shared by those close to her.Dias had built a growing presence online, amassing nearly 60,000…
Bihar Assembly witnessed uproar as CPI(ML) MLA Sandeep Sourav demanded UGC equity guidelines implementation, citing caste discrimination in higher education. He alleged “Brahminvadi” mindset opposition, sparking a debate. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha countered, emphasizing Ambedkar’s casteless society vision and personal experience with caste ragging. The Speaker expunged the controversial term. Patna: Members of the…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward moment at Donald Trump’s self-styled inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday as the US President publicly asked him to stand up as claimed credit for halting military tensions between India and Pakistan. He further remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is watching…
The US Supreme Court’s ruling striking down president Donald Trump’s tariffs will mean that 55% of India’s exports to the US will not face the 18% reciprocal tariffs. The US Supreme Court on Friday deemed Trump’s reciprocal tariffs as ‘illegal’, a move that is a big blow to the American President’s trade war. The ruling…
Shah Rukh Khan has long been celebrated for his effortless charm and romantic screen presence. But according to astrologer and spiritual mentor Jai Madaan, the superstar’s charisma is not merely natural — it is strategically sharpened.In a recent podcast conversation featuring actor Tisca Chopra, Jai described SRK as someone who consciously transforms his strengths into…
Amazon has officially overtaken Walmart as the world’s largest company by revenue. In 2025, the e-commerce major reported $717 billion in sales, compared to Walmart’s $713.2 billion for the 12 months ending January 31. The shift ends more than a decade of Walmart holding the top position. However, analysts note that the comparison requires context:…
Donald Trump has warned Iran to make a deal or face “bad things”, hinting that the world may see consequences within days. At the same time, in the waters and skies around the Persian Gulf, the United States has quietly assembled one of its heaviest military postures in years, with aircraft carriers, stealth aircraft and…
As Guru Dutt’s ‘Pyaasa’ nears its 69th anniversary, lead actresses Waheeda Rehman and Mala Sinha reflect on the cinematic masterpiece. Rehman shares how she surrendered to Dutt’s vision for her role as Gulabo, while Sinha discusses her initial hesitation and eventual embrace of the practical Meena, a character ahead of her time. On February 19,…
