NEW DELHI: ED on Wednesday told a special court that former Congress presidents Sonia and Rahul Gandhi wanted to take over a Rs 2,000 crore company – Associated Journals Limited (AJL) – that once published party organ National Herald.The agency, through additional solicitor general (ASG) SV Raju, submitted before the court of Special Judge Vishal…
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is vital for overall well-being, as elevated levels can indicate diabetes or prediabetes. Over time, unchecked high blood sugar may cause heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. Recognizing early signs such as fatigue, thirst, blurred vision, slow healing, and unexplained weight loss is crucial for timely intervention and management….
The 14th Dalai Lama’s announcement of a succession plan, ruling out any Chinese role in the matter, set off a firestorm with the Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, saying in a detailed response that the reincarnation must comply with “religious rituals and historical conventions as well as Chinese laws and regulations”.While it’s still early…
TOI Correspondent from London: The UK govt has without warning shut down two legal schemes that helped over 34,000 Afghans claim sanctuary in Britain, sparking fury among the Afghan diaspora.Immigration rule changes laid in parliament on Tuesday ended the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) for new applications. The scheme, launched in April 2021, was…
JAMMU: A gun battle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday evening. Intermittent exchange of fire continued till late in the night, with two to three Jaish-e-Mohammad ultras believed trapped in the area, officials said.“A joint team of security forces, including the Army, J&K Police, and…
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will soon have a university named after him. The Karnataka cabinet has approved renaming Bengaluru City University as Dr Manmohan Singh University, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on WednesdayAt the same meeting, the cabinet cleared Rs 3,400 crore worth of development projects across the state. This comes amid criticism from…
NEW DELHI: A delegation of 11 opposition parties met the Election Commission on Wednesday and objected the ongoing intensive revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar just months ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.The delegation dubbed the exercise as “Votebandi” and claimed that this will put democracy in the state “under threat”Briefing the media after…
A spiritual showdown is looming between Dharamshala and Beijing. Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the centuries-old institution he embodies will continue after his death, and made it clear that only his India-based trust has the authority to name his reincarnation.The announcement, welcomed as “historic” by Tibetans in exile, has ignited…
Certain aspects of Donald Trump’s financial portfolio, particularly his investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, are publicly accessible. (AI image) What is US PresidentDonald Trump’s net worth? Trump has often called himself a billionaire – but the actual net worth is not easy to assess. The exact value of Trump’s assets remains unclear, primarily because his…
According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook, the U.S. economy is headed for a marked slowdown in 2025, with GDP growth forecast to slump to 1.8%—a sharp downgrade from January’s 2.7% projection and well below 2024’s 2.8% pace. For 2026, the picture is even dimmer, with growth inching down to 1.7%.The…
