Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 87.82 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), as risk-off sentiment deepened after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to raise tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil. Forex traders said the…
Barack Obama’s 2011 state visit to London left behind more than polished speeches and diplomatic handshakes, it also produced one of those dry, razor-sharp Queen Elizabeth II moments that courtiers and politicians never forgot.In Power and the Palace, a new book by royal author Valentine Low serialized in The Times, the late monarch is quoted…
Donald Trump (PTI file photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: Distasteful rumors about the demise of US President Donald Trump trended on social media on Friday after the MAGA supremo uncharacteristically remained out of the public eye for more than 72 hours amid mounting concerns about his health.Hashtags like #trumpisdead #whereistrump and #hesdead trended on X…
I explore the duality of love, joy and sadness intertwining within Gemini’s emotional landscape this week. GeneralThe week ahead for Gemini natives is a true mix of challenges, breakthroughs, and periods of introspection. The first days are characterized by a need for caution—hidden adversaries, health concerns, and a tendency toward secrecy or internalized stress may…
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur reach CoE in Bengaluru (Image credit: Manuja Veerappa/TOI) NEW DELHI: India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill was among the senior players who reported to BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for fitness analysis tests on Saturday (August 30).Gill, named deputy to Suryakumar Yadav…
Yellowstone is iconic, and has been, and will continue to pull crowds. Established in 1872, it’s the world’s first national park and home to Old Faithful, a geyser that’s basically nature’s version of a reliable alarm clock. Add bubbling hot springs, grizzlies, and a scenery that switches between serene valleys and volcanic drama, and there…
US President Donald Trump is all over X as a trend, and it has nothing to do with his infamously spontaneous comments, a new round of tariffs, or a fiery campaign address. Rather, the term “Trump Is Dead” swept the social media platform, causing a viral storm that sent users scrolling frantically for clarification.Vice President…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee rose 10 paise to 87.59 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (August 28, 2025), supported by a weaker dollar index and easing Brent crude prices. Besides, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to protect the local unit from…
US guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie crossed the Panama Canal amid President Donald Trump’s latest anti-drug trafficking operation.According to news agency AFP, the naval vessel was passing through the canal’s lock at around 9:30 pm and navigated east towards the Atlantic Ocean.This comes after the Trump administration deployed warships to the southern Caribbean, near…
ONGC group refineries will continue purchasing Russian oil as long as it is financially viable, chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday. “As long as it’s economical, we will keep buying every drop (of Russian oil) that comes to the market,” Singh told reporters, as quoted by Economic Times. Its subsidiaries Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals…
