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Trump’s rage-posting on US media coverage of war shows why, in democracies, factual conflict reporting is so crucial While many Americans were watching the Oscars, their president was rage-posting “FIRED”. Not at his FCC chair, Brendan Carr, but those Carr is targeting. He’s threatening to revoke certain broadcasters’ licences, accusing them of “news distortion”. Trump’s…
Ramadan 2026: Thousands Fill Mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia for Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) Prayers As Ramadan enters its most spiritually significant phase, thousands of Muslim worshippers across the Gulf have gathered in mosques for special prayers marking Laylat ul Qadr, widely regarded as the holiest night in Islam. Believers in the…
KOLLAM: A maritime trainee from Chandanathope in Kerala’s Kollam is stranded on an Iranian cargo vessel mid-sea off Sharjah coast for nearly a month. His family is worried that he is suffering. Akhimon M, 21, had joined Iran-based cargo vessel Queen Star and travelled to the country on April 14 last year. After completing training…
Rajya Sabha elections Monday accentuated the opposition’s inability to hold its ranks, with absentee legislators costing the Grand Alliance a seat in Bihar, cross-voting delivering a bonus seat to BJP in Odisha and a dispute over ballot secrecy leaving the poll outcome in Haryana hanging. In Bihar, Mahagathbandhan’s lone candidate, RJD’s Amarendra Dhari Singh, lost…
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Houston Rockets on March 16, 2026, at Toyota Center in a game that could affect the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 42-25 and sit third in the conference. The Rockets are 41-25 and are in fourth place.Both teams enter…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
The executive behind the Academy Awards telecast has defended the widely discussed ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the show, following the criticism over the omission of several stars from the televised montage.Rob Mills, the executive in charge of the Oscars broadcast, spoke about the fan backlash following the live broadcast. The tribute segment at this year’s…
Emirates has announced that it expects to operate a limited flight schedule after 10:00 hrs Dubai local time today, as operations gradually resume following earlier disruptions. In an update shared with passengers, the Dubai-based airline said that while some flights will begin operating later in the day, several services scheduled for today have been cancelled…
CHENNAI: Police are searching for a man who posed as an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, married a woman, and later fled with 30 sovereigns of gold jewellery and Rs 27 lakh in cash at Pallavaram.The victim, Gowri, 33, of Anakaputhur is a divorcee. Her father registered her details on a matrimonial website, seeking a…
The stars today create a harmonious atmosphere, perfect for nurturing relationships and enjoying precious time with loved ones. Venus encourages openheartedness in love, while your professional life lights up with opportunities that reward hard work and focus. Caution is key with finances as distractions may arise, and keeping a routine of rest and exercise will…
