In the summer of 1999, after a gap of almost 28 years, the Indian Air Force received orders on May 26 to take the fight to the enemy. The whine of jet engines echoed across airfields in the north — from Srinagar, Awantipur, Pathankot, and Adampur — along with feverish activity across these bases, all…
BENGALURU: Passengers onboard an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai were evacuated on Tuesday after smoke was detected in the aircraft while it was taxiing for departure at Bengaluru airport.According to an IndiGo spokesperson, the incident involved flight 6E 6017 operating from Bengaluru to Chennai.“While the aircraft was taxiing out to the runway for departure,…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Test batter and ex-head coach Haroon Rasheed on Tuesday drew a sharp contrast between the cricketing structures of India and Pakistan, saying India are now enjoying the rewards of long-term planning, strong domestic cricket and a robust age-group system, while Pakistan continue to struggle because of inconsistency and instability.Speaking on hamaraiweb.com,…
A software engineer’s viral social media post criticising life in large gated communities has triggered a wider online debate over resident welfare associations (RWAs), housing society rules and generational differences in urban living.Shravan Venkataraman, in a thread posted on X, advised young couples and bachelors against purchasing apartments in high-rise societies, arguing that many such…
Mumbai Indians players. (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians were the first team in IPL history to win five titles, but they have now gone six straight seasons without lifting the trophy — their longest drought ever. Despite boasting what looked like the strongest squad on paper, MI endured a disastrous campaign, finishing ninth in the standings…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Tuesday categorically rejected the “unwarranted references” to Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement between China and Pakistan.In a response to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives captain Riyan Parag an ‘awkward’ stare (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A funny moment between Riyan Parag and teenage Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone viral on social media.In a video taken at an airport, paparazzi asked the two players for a photo together. Responding casually, Parag said, “(Hum nahi hai flim star.)…
File photo NEW DELHI: The Quad on Tuesday unveiled a new Indo-Pacific energy security framework aimed at tackling supply disruptions through strategic fuel reserves, coordinated emergency response mechanisms and targeted policy initiatives, amid growing concerns over instability in global energy supply chains.The announcement came after the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, chaired by…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 has reached its business end, and a TOI Online poll has revealed how fans feel about the season and what they expect from the playoffs.In the lead-up to the IPL 2026 playoffs, cricket fans shared their opinions through poll responses on TOI Online. The race to predict…
Red Fort car blast prime accused Umer Un Nabi NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) investigation into the deadly Delhi Red Fort car blast uncovered how the key accused allegedly used fake identity and a makeshift laboratory in Faridabad to procure chemicals and experiment with explosive materials, official sources said on Tuesday.The agency recently…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: After a gruelling 70-match league stage, the IPL 2026 season is finally set for its business end. Only four teams remain in contention from the original ten, all chasing a place in Sunday’s grand finale and a shot at lifting the coveted IPL trophy.The first playoff clash —…
NEW DELHI: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Tuesday urged Muslims to avoid sacrificing prohibited animals and advised those facing obstruction in offering buffalo sacrifice to take the administration into confidence and perform the sacrifice at a place where there is no disruption.Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in India on May 28.In his message to…
