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MOSCOW: The US-Israeli missile attack on Iran’s Bandar Anzali, a key transit hub on the INSTC linking Mumbai with St Petersburg, is a major blow to the Indo-Russian ambition of boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 via the crucial corridor, experts said Saturday.The 7,200-kilometre long multi-modal International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) links Mumbai…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman indulged in some Eid diplomacy this week, with Rahman expressing hope in a letter to Modi on Friday that this blessed occasion would further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship and people-to-people ties between the two countries.Rahman told Modi that Eid-ul-Fitr is a…

Patrick Mahomes’s wife Brittany Mahomes breaks silence on the dark side of motherhood as he credits her for holding the family together.(Image via Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, has always found his wife, popular entrepreneur Brittany Mahomes, by his side through all the difficult times he has faced.The popular star player…

Indian-origin Yash Patel, a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, has been arrested in Jurupa Valley, California, on suspicion of sexual battery and false imprisonment while off-duty, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced.The arrest took place earlier this month after the sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau looked into the allegations.Patel began his employment with the sheriff’s department in…

Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said forests are the foundation of life and livelihood, stressing the need to protect and expand green cover while maintaining a balance between environment and industrialisation.Addressing the state-level International Day of Forests-2026 celebration here, Majhi said the aim is to raise public awareness about the importance of forests,…

SRINAGAR\JAMMU: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grave concern Saturday over Eid prayers being blocked at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Mosque, terming it “regrettable” and questioning LG Manoj Sinha-led administration’s claims of “normality” in the Union territory.“Across J&K, Eid prayers were offered. But prayers were not allowed at Jamia Mosque. It exposes the administration that controls…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Image: TOI) Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has cast serious doubts over Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chances in IPL 2026, stating that despite their explosive batting lineup, they are “not a serious title contender.” Speaking on JioHotstar, Uthappa acknowledged SRH’s aggressive approach with the bat but emphasized that it alone cannot win championships.“SRH’s aggressive batting…

In the ongoing Iran war, the United States and Israel have together lost more than two dozen aircraft along with several high-value military systems, including advanced radar networks and key assets, as Iran’s strikes begin to mount both operational and reputational costs for Washington.In just 21 days of conflict, Iran is assessed to have shot…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Tehran called on the India-chaired Brics grouping to play an independent role in “halting aggressions” against Tehran amid the escalating Middle East crisis.This was the second conversation between the two leaders since tensions flared on February…

Agartala: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha said preparations are underway for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state to ensure all eligible voters are included.Addressing an organisational programme at Bhagat Singh Yuva Awas in Agartala, Saha said the SIR exercise is being implemented across the country. He added that officials…