Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has won a floor test in the 234-member Assembly. His party, TVK, emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 elections with 108 seats but fell short of the 118-seat majority mark, making coalition support necessary.A floor test is a vote taken inside a Legislative Assembly to check whether the…
Sometimes discoveries do not begin with certainty, but with confusion. That was exactly the case when US astronomer James Christy was reviewing photographic plates of Pluto at the US Naval Observatory. He was not actively searching for anything new at the time and was reportedly preparing for personal plans, which makes what followed feel almost…
Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, known for their privacy, find rejuvenation in art and nature. Their home aesthetic features vibrant flowers like magenta dahlias, lush indoor plants, and earthy stone-walled interiors. Thoughtful lighting and light curtains enhance the serene, artistic ambiance, creating a perfect escape. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, often called the…
Popular singer Jubin Nautiyal has added a pre-owned BMW i7 to his garage. A video of the car delivery was shared on the social media handles of Big Boy Toyz.The luxury electric sedan was delivered by Big Boy Toyz, which is known for dealing in pre-owned premium vehicles. He was later seen taking the BMW…
SRH’ horror collapse against GT in Ahmedabad (Image: IPL/BCCI) Former IPL chairman and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla weighed in on Sunrisers Hyderabad’s crushing defeat against Gujarat Titans, questioning the batting approach that led to their dramatic collapse in Ahmedabad.GT produced a dominant all-round performance to register an emphatic 82-run win and climb to the top…
US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles would not influence his approach to negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war, insisting that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his main priority.Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ financial situation was motivating him to pursue a deal, Trump replied,…
These may seem obvious, yet they are often left within arm’s reach of the burner. That is exactly why they should be stored elsewhere. If children are around, keeping them near the stove adds another layer of risk. Fire-starting tools should never sit beside the fire itself. Wooden spatulas and chopping boards Wood is useful…
Madhav Tiwari (BCCI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Madhav Tiwari still remembers how tiring bowling used to feel. As a 13-year-old kid in Indore, newly introduced to leather-ball cricket after changing schools, batting was the only thing that truly excited him. Bowling, in comparison, felt like labour. “I really liked batting. I wanted to become a batsman. Bowling…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that help define personalities and distinguish them from one another. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for you at the start of the day? Read on to discover whether love and romance will favour you today. ARIES Shared interests may attract you…
MUMBAI: Mitsui OSK Lines, which runs one of the largest shipping fleets globally, on Tuesday said that container rates may rise further as there is a gap between freight rates and increase in cost as bunker oil prices have doubled in Asia.During an interaction with TOI, the Japanese company’s global president and CEO Jotaro Tamura…
Representative image credits: AP Saudi Arabia carried out a series of unpublicised airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks inside the kingdom during the Middle East conflict, according to sources cited by Reuters.The strikes marked the first known case of Saudi Arabia directly conducting military action on Iranian soil, underscoring a major…
PM Modi (Representational photo) The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), launched by the Centre aims to improve youth employability and workplace exposure.The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore young people over five years. Under the programme, selected candidates are placed with companies for practical workplace training to help improve their job readiness.The…
