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Donald Trump (File photo) The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Pakistan, North Korea, China, and Russia were conducting secret underground nuclear tests to assert that the U.S too would resume nuclear tests. In a CBS 60 minutes interview telecast Sunday night, Trump insisted that other countries, including Pakistan, were…

Himanta Biswa Sarma; Zubeen Garg NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that state icon and celebrated singer Zubeen Garg was “murdered,” even as investigations into the case remain underway. Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. He had travelled there to attend…

US President Donald Trump’s latest “deal” with China is doing more for Beijing than it is for Washington. In a bid to de-escalate a spiraling trade war, Trump agreed to halve a 20% fentanyl-related tariff and delay major sanctions on Chinese firms – while simultaneously raising tariffs on allies like Canada.The effect: China is walking…

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy also backed Smriti Mandhana, 29, as the natural successor to lead the side across formats. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after India’s historic triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy has called for a leadership transition — suggesting that Harmanpreet Kaur should…

Nitish Kumar and Mallikarjun Kharge (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).He claimed that if the NDA retains power in the state, the saffron party will not reappoint Kumar as CM, alleging that the post…

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin (ANI photo/file) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday said it has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the southern state.The Election Commission of India (ECI) last week ordered the next leg of the SIR of electoral rolls,…

Brandon Montour of the Seattle Kraken (Credit: Getty Images) In the midst of fierce NHL competition, the New York Rangers proved that compassion can transcend rivalry. During their weekend matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The Rangers displayed a heartfelt act of kindness. This touched fans across the league. And their quiet gesture wasn’t about publicity….

Donald Trump (AP image) and Beijing spokesperson Mao Ning (FMPRC website) China on Monday firmly denied claims by US President Donald Trump that it has been secretly conducting nuclear weapons tests. The government reiterated its long-standing commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing and its policy of peaceful development.Responding to questions at a regular press…

NEW DELHI: An Air India San Francisco-Delhi flight has been diverted to Mongolia after it discovered a technical issue mid-air, the airlines spokesperson said.“AI174 of 02 November, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route,” the spokesperson said.“The…

Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the failure of several air quality monitoring stations in Delhi during Diwali, observing that authorities cannot wait for pollution levels to hit the “severe” mark before acting.During the hearing of the MC Mehta case, a bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai…