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Geopolitics

'Clog the toilet': Racist campaign against Indian visa holders flying back to US

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provides 24/7 coverage of global events and dive…

Geopolitics

Alarming find: High lead & uranium levels in kids in Punjab & Chandigarh

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Vinod Kumar is a journalist with The Times of India's Punjab Bureau at Chandigarh. • He covers ne…

Geopolitics

Trump as ‘demon’, decapitated head of Pak PM: Durga Puja gets a twist

Times of India – World · India

A West Bengal Durga Puja committee unveiled an asura idol resembling Donald Trump, citing his H-1B visa proclamation as a "betrayal." This move reflects widesp…

Geopolitics

Chhattisgarh: 3 Naxals killed in encounter; gunfight broke out in Ravas forest

Times of India – World · India

Three Naxals were killed on Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The exchange of fire took place in the Ravas forests…

Geopolitics

Josh Allen to play vs. Saints today; Bills QB injury-free and ready

Times of India – World · India

Josh Allen is confirmed active and fully healthy for the Buffalo Bills' Week 4 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. He will lead the offense with no limitat…

Geopolitics

Delhi on alert: Bomb threat email sent to airport, schools; probe launched

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police received an email bomb threat targeting the city's airport, schools, and other institutions. An investigation has been initiated to verify the thr…

Geopolitics

'We need to fix India': Trump aide urges New Delhi to 'avoid policies that harm US'

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump's commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, stated India must react correctly to the United States. He said India needs to open its markets and avoid po…

Geopolitics

Dharmasthala case: Complainant records voluntary statement; 'admits to making false claims'

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists who work around the clock to deliver current and …

Geopolitics

Trump targets 100,000 Indian OPT students in US with rising site visits

Times of India – World · India

The Trump administration has increased unannounced site visits for nearly 100,000 Indian students on the OPT programme in the US, particularly those on STEM-OP…

Geopolitics

BCCI AGM: Mithun Manhas elected new president; Rajeev Shukla stays on as VP

Times of India – World · India

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas was elected the 37th president of the BCCI at its Annual General Meeting, succeeding Roger Binny. The 45-year-old, a seasone…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup: India vs Pak pitch for final revealed - here's how it fared in the past

Times of India – World · India

The stage is set for a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final between unbeaten India and Pakistan in Dubai, on the very pitch where India decisively won their previou…

Geopolitics

Taylor Swift leaves Selena’s wedding early to join Travis Kelce before game

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift attended Selena Gomez's wedding in California. She then flew to Kansas City. Swift supported her fiancé Travis Kelce. He had a game against the Ba…

Geopolitics

Kohli's latest post crosses 10m likes in less than 24 hrs: why is it so special?

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli's Instagram post with Anushka Sharma created a stir. The photograph showed a moment. It received over five million likes in two hours. It did not c…

Geopolitics

Gaza crisis: 66,000 killed, thousands wounded; what health ministry's new report says

Times of India – World · India

Gaza's health ministry reports a staggering 66,000 killed and over 68,000 wounded in the Israel-Hamas war, with women and children comprising half the fataliti…

Geopolitics

Avika Gor-Milind Chandwani’s mehendi: Actress gets her in-laws’ names written on her hand

Times of India – World · India

Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani, currently seen on 'Pati Patni Aur Panga', are celebrating their wedding festivities. During her mehendi ceremony, Avika made a …

Geopolitics

'Stop the killing': Rahul says 'Ladakh under attack by RSS'; backs 6th Schedule

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led central government following violent protests in Ladakh that resulted in four deaths and the arrest of climate activist Son…

Geopolitics

Ind vs Pak final: Raut's 'nationalism' question; claims public unwilling to watch match

Times of India – World · India

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned nationalism ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final, arguing the match should not proceed due to recent terro…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup: India player slammed after flop show; called out for 'filmy gimmicks'

Times of India – World · India

Harshit Rana struggled in his return to the Indian team against Sri Lanka, conceding 54 runs and drawing criticism from former selector Srikkanth for his "film…

Geopolitics

OpenAI CEO warns AI could replace 40% of jobs: Is yours on the list?

Times of India – World · India

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that AI could soon replace 30–40% of tasks across the economy, reshaping jobs from customer support to programming. Speaking in Ber…

Geopolitics

H-1B visa fees hike: Startup CEO challenges move; claims it will favour tech firms

Times of India – World · India

Box CEO Aaron Levie has strongly criticised President Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning it grants large tech companies an unfair advantage over cash-…

Geopolitics

Who is Jack Bech’s girlfriend? Meet Kylie Young, Raiders rookie’s supporter

Times of India – World · India

Kylie Young, girlfriend of Raiders rookie Jack Bech, has emerged as a prominent influencer, skillfully balancing her personal brand with unwavering support for…

Geopolitics

India-born cheetah at Kuno becomes adult on Monday- why it matters

Times of India – World · India

India's cheetah reintroduction program will achieve a historic milestone as Mukhi, an India-born cub, reaches adulthood at Kuno National Park on Monday. Her su…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup final: Ex-cricketer’s simple advice; tells India to 'win the powerplay'

Times of India – World · India

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra advises India to dominate the powerplay against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final. He emphasises that an early adv…

Geopolitics

Accenture CEO on US’ H-1B visa policy: $100K fees non issue; India workforce key

Times of India – World · India

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet downplayed the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, stating it poses minimal threat due to the company's low reliance on the program. Sweet vi…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup final: No place for key all-rounder in India playing XI vs Pakistan?

Times of India – World · India

Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel revealed his preferred playing XI for India's Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, advocating for six bowling options…

Geopolitics

Missing lawyers & witnesses: Why are 5.3cr cases pending in Indian courts? Key reasons

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court recently underscored speedy trial as an unimpeachable right amidst 5.34 crore pending cases nationwide. Key reasons for delays include unavai…

Geopolitics

Face-off at Kerala governor's event: Vijayan slams over journal; Tharoor suggests renaming office

Times of India – World · India

Kerala's Raj Bhavan journal launch became a political flashpoint. CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticised an article in 'Rajhamsa' for not reflecting government views, …

Geopolitics

Google's ex-CEO raises 'China alarm', tells American tech firms: Remember, we’re …

Times of India – World · India

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has again cautioned US tech giants against flexible remote working, citing China's demanding "996" culture as a competitive thre…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup final: PCB chief to its players - 'Do whatever you want' vs India

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI Sports Desk provides comprehensive sports updates, including match reports, previews, reviews…

Geopolitics

'India has self-respect': Russia on Delhi's response over US oil pressure; 'no threat' to ties

Times of India – World · India

Russia firmly defended India’s continued oil purchases despite US pressure, praising New Delhi’s “self-respect” and strong partnership. Foreign Minister Lavrov…

Geopolitics

'1st govt to fall in cinema hall': Akhilesh's biopic jibe at Yogi; 'SIT needs to be formed'

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around the clock to deliver current and compre…

Geopolitics

Molestation case: 'Godman' Chaityananda Saraswati sent to 5-day police custody; probe on

Times of India – World · India

A Delhi court sent Partha Sarthy alias Chaityananda Saraswati to five-day police custody for allegedly molesting female students and forgery. The former instit…

Geopolitics

India hosting Hasina creates tension in India-Bangladesh relations: Prof. Yunus

The Hindu – World · India

They (India) are hosting Hasina, the former Prime Minister who created all these problems and killed the young people and that creates a lot of tension between…

Geopolitics

Chinese Premier says U.S. and his country need to 'work in same direction'

The Hindu – World · India

It is essential to American interests that business leaders and policy experts have the opportunity to discuss key issues, address concerns and maintain workin…

Geopolitics

Officials say 911 emergency lines down across Mississippi and Louisiana

The Hindu – World · India

The Emergency Communications Center for New Orleans said on its social media page that the outage was due to the cutting of a 911 “fiber line.”

Geopolitics

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale plan meets U.S. requirements

The Hindu – World · India

There was some resistance on the Chinese side, but the fundamental thing that we wanted to accomplish is that we wanted to keep TikTok operating, says Vice-Pre…

Geopolitics

IAEA says drone detonated near Ukraine's South Ukraine nuclear plant

The Hindu – World · India

The agency said its team at the site was informed that 22 drones were observed in the plant's monitoring zone late on Wednesday and early on Thursday, with som…

Geopolitics

Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank

The Hindu – World · India

I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Geopolitics

Russia accuses NATO, EU of waging 'real war' on it via Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

Another clear example is the crisis in Ukraine provoked by the West, through which NATO and the EU have ... already declared a real war on my country and are d…

Geopolitics

FBI ex-chief James Comey criminally charged as Trump targets critics, source says

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Trump fired Mr. Comey in 2017, early in the Republican President's first term in office.

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S. will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets

The Hindu – World · India

The reason for this is the large scale “FLOODING” of these products into the United States by other outside Countries, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Geopolitics

Terrorism ‘persistent threat’ to development, says EAM Jaishankar in G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting

The Hindu – World · India

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasises the need to combat terrorism and reform multilateralism for global stability and development

Geopolitics

U.S. President Trump meets Pakistan PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir at White House

The Hindu – World · India

Post-meeting photos showed both Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir exchanging views with Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump was also all smiles as he flashed his …

Geopolitics

Man who fired on ICE facility hated U.S. government, sought to kill federal agents, say officials

The Hindu – World · India

The gunman, who fatally shot himself, left behind a note saying that he hoped the attack would “give ICE agents real terror,” said the FBI director

Geopolitics

Trump hosts Turkiye's Erdogan at U.S. considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to NATO ally

The Hindu – World · India

The President, in a brief exchange with reporters as he bid farewell to Mr. Erdogan, called it a “good meeting” but did not offer further details

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