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DIMAPUR/SHILLONG: Opposition to Union home ministry’s directive on singing full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram has intensified in Christian-majority Nagaland and Meghalaya, triggering student protests, political objections and appeals to state govts.Several students and research scholars at Nagaland University boycotted singing the national song during the 8th convocation Friday. Videos on social media showed many…
A sailor of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine in Indian Ocean off the Sri Lankan coast on March 4, had called his father over phone minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to abandon the warship, according to…
Why American born Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs chose Team Israel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic? Explained (Image via Getty Images) Garrett Stubbs was born in California and plays in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. Yet in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he is wearing the jersey of Team Israel. Many fans…
NEW DELHI: India’s official statistical machinery is set to better its estimation of district domestic products (DDP), with the availability of more granular data in the new GDP series, statistics secretary Saurabh Garg told TOI.“We have given more focus on having more granular data in this series, so that state domestic products are captured much…
MUMBAI: Seven foreign universities — four of which will begin operations from Mumbai before eventually shifting to the proposed Edu City in Navi Mumbai — have been drawn to the city through a partnership model led by an edtech firm that will hold 49% stake in each venture, with the respective universities retaining the remaining…
Ajay Devgn recently marked International Women’s Day by sharing heartfelt moments with the women in his family on social media. The Bollywood star posted a series of photos featuring his wife Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgn, and other close family members, celebrating the “shernis” who play an important role in his life across generations.Along with the…
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has urged the FCC to reject SpaceX’s proposal for a million-satellite constellation, citing a lack of essential technical and orbital parameters. Amazon argues the plan is speculative, lacks space safety details, and would take centuries to deploy, potentially hoarding orbital resources. Elon Musk’s Starlink rival Amazon Leo has sent a letter to…
You wake up with a lighter heart, and the day keeps smiling back. The Moon favours you strongly, and Jupiter adds that lucky touch where things fall into place without too much pushing. Even your commute feels smoother, fewer delays, fewer irritations.Good news from children becomes the highlight, and it spills into everything else. You’ll…
At a time when the Donald Trump administration is treading carefully over the messaging about the Iran war, distinguishing it from Iraq and asserting that the US will exit the Middle East crisis, MAGA senator Lindsey Graham doubled down and said the US will blow the hell out of Iran. Appearing on Fox News’ Sundays…
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of two cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) moving into Rajasthan’s Baran district, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Sunday said this movement reinforces the strategic rationale for the proposed 17,000 sqkm Kuno–Gandhi Sagar inter-state wildlife corridor spanning seven districts of Rajasthan and eight of MP.Calling the inter-state movement a…
