Bengaluru: “Do you have a radio?” A routine question that census enumerators ask has become emblematic of the daily challenges they face on the ground. The question, part of the official census questionnaire, was met with an angry outburst from the resident of an apartment in Koramangala, who questioned its relevance and accused enumerator Vanitha…
US President Donald Trump is at the centre of a new controversy after reports that his image could appear in a redesigned American passport. This move would break long-standing global practice.The US State Department is working on a limited edition passport that would include a picture of Trump on the inside cover, according to a…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Bishkek.In a post on X, he said, “It was a pleasure to interact with the Defence…
An S-400 air defence system New Delhi: Russia has shipped the fourth batch of S-400 Triumf defence system that “will reach India by mid-May” soon after the May 7 anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a defence source told TOI. The fifth S-400 system is expected to arrive in India in November. The Russian S-400 system proved…
Actor Sara Arjun is getting a lot of love for her performance in ‘Dhurandhar’ opposite Ranveer Singh. Playing the role of Yalina, she struck a strong chord with audiences, while the film has become an all-time blockbuster, Amid the buzz around her breakout performance, an old childhood video of Sara has resurfaced on the internet….
Mangaluru: What began as a concern over improper disposal of sacred items has turned into an environmental and cultural initiative in Mangaluru. The Visarjane 2026 initiative not only raised awareness, but also collected 12.5 tonnes of religious waste in just 10 days, setting a benchmark for responsible practices.Between March 16-26, the campaign collected tonnes of…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled new immigration fee rules under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025, warning that asylum seekers who fail to pay a newly introduced annual charge could face rejection of their cases, loss of work permits and possible removal from the country.The interim final rule is aimed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has reclaimed the top spot in the Orange Cap race, becoming the first player to reach 400 runs in IPL 2026, underlining his sensational form this season.Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, powered by an unbeaten 77-run stand off 32 balls between Donovan Ferreira…
People’s Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti leads a protest over the protection of the Urdu language outside the PDP headquarters, in Srinagar on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) Srinagar: PDP leader Iltija Mufti Tuesday took to the streets to protest govt’s proposed move to remove knowledge of Urdu as an eligibility criterion under Jammu and Kashmir Revenue…
Bollywood enjoys a massive global fanbase, but it’s not every day that a senior international politician openly declares his love for it. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has done just that—and how. ‘I am a big Shah Rukh Khan fan’ During a chat on the Indian Link podcast, Burke got straight to the point….
