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SRINAGAR: As the battle intensifies for the November 11 bypoll in central Kashmir’s Budgam assembly seat, Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has placed Iltija Mufti and MLA Waheed Parra at the forefront of its campaign, and their focus remains firmly on cornering J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah.“There are 50 MLAs roaming around Budgam right…

SRINAGAR: Former India all-rounder Parvez Rasool condemned Tuesday social media memes mocking West Indies star Chris Gayle after the abrupt collapse of Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in J&K, calling the portrayal “irresponsible and harmful for Kashmir’s cricket”.Rasool said Gayle did not flee but left after completing his three-match commitment. “When he left the hotel,…

Former Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has secured a new professional try-out (PTO) contract with AHL (Credit: AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Former Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has secured a new professional try-out (PTO) contract with AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds, the St. Louis Blues announced on Tuesday. According to reports, Lucic is already on PTO with…

A traveler walks through the skyway leading to terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, November 3, 2025. (AP) US transport secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday warned that if the government shutdown continues for another week, it will disrupt air travel by worsening staff shortages, causing long queues at airports and forcing the…

SRK responded with a heartfelt message to Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s birthday wish (Image via X/@GautamGambhir) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday replied to several birthday wishes that poured in on social media, including one from India head coach Gautam Gambhir, with a heartfelt message that highlighted their bond. On Sunday, Gambhir…

Mehli Mistry has formally stepped down as trustee of the Tata Trusts, ending days of speculation over his position within the organisation. In a letter to all trustees, including chairman Noel Tata, Mistry cited his commitment to Ratan N Tata’s vision as the reason for his decision to withdraw, ANI reported.In his note, Mistry said…

Representational file photo NEW DELHI: Flight delays hit several passengers travelling through Delhi on Tuesday, as air traffic congestion led to long wait times across terminals. IndiGo posted an advisory on its official X account, saying: “Due to air traffic congestion in Delhi, flight operations are currently impacted. We understand that extended wait times, both…

Pakistani army chief general Asim Munir The Pakistan government announced plans to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which includes proposed changes related to the command of the armed forces. The amendment will be tabled in Parliament soon, deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on Tuesday.“Of course, the government is bringing it and…

Zohran Mamdani (File photo) The TOI correspondent from Washington: New Yorkers streamed into polling stations on Tuesday morning with the remarkable prospect of the undisputed global capital of finance, skyscrapers, and immense wealth paradoxically electing a socialist mayor. Turbocharged by a brilliant digital campaign, a raft of breathtaking promises, and a winning smile that launched…

Screengrab (Picture source: X/CNSA) In a first for China’s manned space programme, astronauts on the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions have used a specially developed oven to barbecue chicken wings and cook steak aboard the China Space Station. The new “space oven,” installed recently, allows smokeless cooking and is part of broader efforts to improve living…