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India, Greece hold first-ever joint services staff talks NEW DELHI: India and Greece have taken a major step towards strengthening their defence partnership by holding the inaugural India-Greece Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi. The landmark dialogue highlighted the growing convergence between the two countries on defence and security matters and signalled an intent…
Masik Shivratri Date Timings Magha, Krishna Chaturdashi January 16, 2026, Friday Chaturdashi Begins – 10:21 PM, Jan 16 Chaturdashi Ends – 12:03 AM, Jan 18 12:04 AM to 12:58 AM, Jan 17 Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi February 15, 2026, Sunday Chaturdashi Begins – 05:04 PM, Feb 15 Chaturdashi Ends – 05:34 PM, Feb 16 12:09 AM…
Imagine an ocean so enormous it stretched across half the planet, wider than the Atlantic, older than the Himalayas, home to creatures we’ve only read about in history books. It was called the Tethys Ocean, and for hundreds of millions of years, it sat between the ancient landmasses that would eventually become Europe, Africa, and…
‘Platoon-level weapon’ (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: The Bihar government has told the Supreme Court that a constable deployed during student protests in Siwan fired four rounds from an AK-47 only after he was “trapped and surrounded by protesters.”A video showing a policeman firing an AK-47 during the protests went viral, triggering widespread outrage and backlash.The…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Virat Kohli brought up his record 55th ODI century with an emphatic six, marching past 15,000 runs in this format. India captain Shubman Gill also looked imperious, as he reached his 10th ODI hundred by unfurling his signature cuts and drives. Between them, India cantered to an…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla/Image: Getty Images King Charles III made a dramatic surprise entrance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, stepping out of a life-sized TARDIS, the iconic blue time machine from the long-running British television series Doctor Who.Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the monarch emerged from the replica…
MEERUT: A 38-year-old man, who worked as a stenographer at the civil court in Amroha, was beaten to death in front of his family and in full public view on National Highway-9 near the city, in a road rage incident on Sunday evening. Mohd Rashid Hussain, travelling with his wife, children and nephew, was intercepted…
This week, Saturn would like to draw your attention to the importance of careful living. Do not lazily pass through your days, or let your emotions direct your activities. Engage responsibly, since every action counts, especially now. Before you respond, take the time to process, speak with respect, and act only when you are fully…
In a year marked by geopolitical fragmentation, trade uncertainty, supply chain realignments, and battles for technological supremacy, India’s macroeconomic stability stood out. Growth came in at 8.2% in the latest quarter, inflation remained low, and fiscal deficit manageable. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author’s own….
California will delay the cancellation of around 17,000 commercial driver’s licences until March to allow more time for truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify to keep them, the Blue state announced on Tuesday. The move comes a week after immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit challenging the revocations.The US department of transportation warned California…
