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Geopolitics

Kohli, Padikkal shine as RCB chase down 202 with ease against SRH in season opener

Times of India – World · India

Chasing 202, RCB reached 203 for 4 in 15.4 overs. Padikkal scored 61 off 26 balls, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 69 from 38 deliveries. The pair added 101 r…

Geopolitics

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war

The Hindu – World · India

The Israeli military said that it had targeted journalist Shoeib, accusing him of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence

Geopolitics

Sweet heist: 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen in Europe ahead of Easter

Times of India – World · India

Nestle has reported the theft of a significant consignment of KitKat bars, comprising over 413,000 units, en route from Italy to Poland. The 12-tonne shipment'…

Geopolitics

One month in, new front opens as Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran-Israel war

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with expertise and diverse perspectives. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting internationa…

Geopolitics

Clash of claims: TMC rebuts Amit Shah's document with counterattack chargesheet

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time news and updates globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and …

Geopolitics

3 killed, 3 injured as Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Puri districts

Times of India – World · India

Nor'westers have claimed three lives and injured three others in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts. In Mayurbhanj, two individuals died and three were inj…

Geopolitics

'Why was a bizman present?': Cong questions PM Modi over Musk's presence in Trump call

Times of India – World · India

The Congress party has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following reports of Elon Musk's alleged presence during a call with US President Donald…

Geopolitics

Phone call was only between PM Modi and Trump: MEA refutes 'Musk joined' claim

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists committed to excellence in journalism. - Provides current, comprehensive news and updates to global …

Geopolitics

'Supreme leader no longer supreme': Trump says Mojtaba 'either dead or in bad shape'

Times of India – World · India

President Trump asserted that Iran's leadership has collapsed and its military is severely weakened following extensive US operations. He claimed the Supreme L…

Geopolitics

Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia base injures 12 US troops, 2 seriously wounded

Times of India – World · India

An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 12 US troops, two seriously, marking a significant breach of air defenses. This at…

Geopolitics

Watch: US President calls it ‘Strait of Trump,’ then says it wasn’t an accident

Times of India – World · India

US president Trump playfully referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump" during a Miami speech, drawing laughter. The comment comes amid heighten…

Geopolitics

Ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over role in Gen Z protest crackdown

Times of India – World · India

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in a culpable homicide case linked to the September Gen Z protests. Pol…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk joined Trump's call with PM Modi on Iran war earlier this week: Report

Times of India – World · India

The conversation focused on the evolving situation in West Asia, with both leaders emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure and …

Geopolitics

PM Modi to inaugurate Noida Jewar Airport: All you need to know about project

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, tracking industries, markets, and economic trends with in-depth analysis and breaking updates. - Dedicated…

Geopolitics

From Kharg to Qeshm: 6 Iranian Islands Trump may target amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Times of India – World · India

The US is reportedly considering military options against Iran, focusing on key Persian Gulf islands vital for oil exports and naval control. Plans reportedly …

Geopolitics

'On our toes over deficit': Sitharaman amid Middle East crisis, dismisses lockdown rumours

Times of India – World · India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured that India will maintain fiscal prudence while shielding citizens from rising global crude oil prices. She highligh…

Geopolitics

Synergy, Team India spirit: What was discussed in key PM Modi-CMs meet amid Iran war

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers. The focus was on the Middle East conflict's impact on fuel supply, inflation, and log…

Geopolitics

Avalanche at Zoji La pass: 7 killed, 5 injured in Ladakh; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday as an avalanche claimed at least seven lives and left several injured. The devastating snowslide also caused a signi…

Geopolitics

Rajnath to head inter-ministerial group to monitor Middle East conflict-linked issues

Times of India – World · India

Rajnath Singh will lead a new inter-ministerial group addressing the Middle East conflict's impact. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Hardeep …

Geopolitics

Akshay Kumar reacts to Rajpal Yadav's debt case: 'I told him don't produce films'

Times of India – World · India

Actor Rajpal Yadav, recently out on bail in a debt case, is set to star in 'Bhooth Bangla' with Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar recalled late actor Asrani's advice …

Geopolitics

Centre announces extra 20% LPG allocation to states amid global energy crisis

Times of India – World · India

Amidst global energy supply concerns due to Middle East conflict, India has boosted commercial LPG allocation to 70% for industries like steel, auto, and texti…

Geopolitics

PM Modi prays to Lord Ram, observes Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir virtually

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir virtually. He conveyed greetings for Ram Navami, wishi…

Geopolitics

Did CIA tell Donald Trump Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is gay? What US President claimed

Times of India – World · India

President Trump stated the CIA informed him Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is gay, a claim he believes "a lot of people are saying." This revelation, r…

Geopolitics

Trump extends Hormuz deadline even as strikes continue; oil prices ease: What's happening in war

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedicated journalists and writers. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely international news delivery. …

Geopolitics

Watch: Massive ruckus in J&K Assembly as NC MLAs protest over killing of Iran's Ali Khamenei

Times of India – World · India

National Conference MLAs protested the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and US-Israel military actions in Iran within the Jammu and …

Geopolitics

Burned with cigarettes, nail driven into leg: Gaza toddler tortured by Israeli forces

Times of India – World · India

Israeli soldiers reportedly tortured a one-year-old child in central Gaza. The child, Karim, allegedly suffered burns and puncture wounds. This happened while …

Geopolitics

'They asked for 7, I gave 10': Trump on Iran's 'big present' to US as Hormuz deadline delayed

Times of India – World · India

President Trump granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, calling it a "gift" after Tehran allowed eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This pause i…

Geopolitics

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make their red carpet debut at iHeartRadio Music Awards?

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift's special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards has fans buzzing, especially with her leading nominations. The biggest question is whethe…

Tech & Startups

Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories

Wired · Global

Independent writers are using AI agents all throughout their reporting process. What’s the value of a human journalist, anyway?

Geopolitics

Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow

The Guardian – World · Europe

Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei LavrovThe Hungarian government has filed charges…

Geopolitics

Hungary Opens Espionage Case Against Journalist

The New York Times – World · US

The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has pursued an intensifying campaign against critics in a tough race before April elections.

Geopolitics

B'luru professor who proposed to student was barred from campus earlier, harassed others too

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, covering breaking news, analysis, and diverse topic…

Geopolitics

IED at US Centcom base: Siblings charged; one held, other in China

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in delivering internat…

Geopolitics

Your favourite internet story of 7 dogs returning home isn't true - it's not fake either

Times of India – World · India

Much like Yudhisthira’s white lie, the tale of the seven dogs returning home — a viral video the internet fell in love with — is only partially true. The video…

Geopolitics

Gulf crisis: One Indian killed, another injured in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck Abu Dhabi as debris from an intercepted ballistic missile claimed the lives of two individuals, including an Indian national, with another India…

Geopolitics

Watch: Strangers, a dog, and a moment the world chose to remember

Times of India – World · India

A heartwarming act of kindness in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where strangers formed a human chain to rescue a dog from a reservoir in 2016, has been immortalized in a…

Geopolitics

Mar-a-Loss: Amid Iran war, Trump faces embarrassing electoral defeat in Florida

Times of India – World · India

Amid a protracted war with Iran and a presidency still defined by scale and confrontation, Trump now finds himself confronting one such moment, an embarrassing…

Geopolitics

DGCA seeks corrective action from Air India over wrong plane on Vancouver route

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news and updates. - Focus on industries, markets, trends, analysis, reports, and breaking stories. - Mission t…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: PM Modi to hold talks with CMs tomorrow, review preparedness

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will convene a virtual meeting with chief ministers on Friday to assess India's preparedness for the ongoing Middle East conflict.…

Geopolitics

RIL rejects reports of buying Iranian crude, calls claims baseless

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news and analysis. - Focuses on markets, trends, in-depth insights, and breaking stories. - Aims to keep reade…

Geopolitics

Donations to national parties surged 161% in FY25, BJP got lion's share

Times of India – World · India

The BJP received over 91% of declared donations above Rs 20,000 by national parties in FY25, totaling Rs 6,074 crore. Overall political funding surged 161% to …

Geopolitics

'Some hope to profit from discord': Envoy flags 'China threat' hype in India

Times of India – World · India

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong urged Indian youth to adopt objective views, cautioning against narratives amplifying a "Beijing threat." He emphasized the mutua…

Geopolitics

'Can't stand in queues': K'taka MLA demands free IPL tickets; Speaker orders VIP passes

Times of India – World · India

A Karnataka MLA sparked a controversy by alleging that legislators are denied "entitled" IPL passes, forced into queues, and face inflated ticket prices due to…

Geopolitics

'Crushing show of force': US plans 'final blow' against Iran amid Trump's 'get serious' ultimatum

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides 24/7 global news coverage with commitment to accuracy and depth. - They deliver timely, …

Geopolitics

‘Lacks basic understanding’: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, calls Congress ‘B-team’ of BJP

Times of India – World · India

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan labelled Rahul Gandhi and the Congress as the BJP's 'B-team', questioning Gandhi's understanding of Keralam politics. T…

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