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Microsoft is reportedly demanding much higher profits from its Xbox gaming division than what’s typical in the video game industry. According to a report by Bloomberg, the tech giant has set a tough new goal: Xbox must achieve 30% “accountability margins” – Microsoft’s term for profit margins – across all its gaming operations. This target,…

J.J. McCarthy is not playing this week The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but all eyes are on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his availability. After suffering a high ankle sprain, the first-round pick’s recovery has been slower than hoped, raising the big question:…

Jashanpreet Singh; crash site The TOI correspondent from Washington: The American dream for thousands of Sikh immigrants from India is hanging in the balance following a second high-profile, fatal trucking accident involving a driver with a controversial immigration history, triggering a wave of scrutiny and fear across the Punjabi trucking community. The latest horrific incident…

Nikola Jokic of Nuggets vs Warriors (Image via AP Photo) The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are set to clash in a highly anticipated regular-season matchup on October 23, 2025, at the Chase Center. Both Western Conference powerhouses boast high-caliber rosters and championship aspirations, but pregame injury updates have added extra flair to this…

The review for LBW and the subsequent decision from the umpire left players shocked (Screengrabs) Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continued her prolific run-scoring in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a brilliant 109 off 95 balls against New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium.Her innings, featuring 10 fours and four sixes, came after a…

Indian-American scholar Ashley Tellis TOI correspondent from Washington: A US district court outside Washington DC has directed the pre-trial release of Indian-American scholar Ashley Tellis in a purported espionage case after his attorneys pledged full cooperation with authorities citing his “lifelong commitment to American national security.“In a preliminary appearance before a judge, Tellis’ attorneys portrayed…

Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier (Image via Getty) Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was taken into federal custody early Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, as part of a massive FBI-led investigation into illegal sports betting. The arrest, confirmed by multiple national outlets, adds another chapter to a growing controversy that has followed Rozier since 2023 and…

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) Russia has reacted furiously to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new sanctions on its oil sector, with former President Dmitry Medvedev calling the move “an act of war” and accusing Washington of abandoning diplomacy.In a post on Telegram, Medvedev denounced Trump’s decision to sanction Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft…

Australia’s Cooper Connolly bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby) India managed to push Australia towards the end, but the hosts secured the three-match ODI series 2-0 by. Australia won the match by two wickets. While India showed improvement compared…

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and Chief of the Air Staff (CAF) Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh pay tribute at the National War Memorial on the 93rd Indian Air Force Day, in…