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In another blow to India, US revokes sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar port — given during Trump’s first term
TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Trump administration has dealt another devastating blow to New Delhi by revoking sanctions exemptions for Chabahar port in Iran even as the two sides (US and India) are trying to overcome differences on trade issues. India has been using the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Charbahar since 2018 as part of…
Robo Shankar Death News: Actor Robo Shankar passes away at 46; dies after battling liver and kidney ailments |
Actor and comedian Robo Shankar passed away in Chennai on Thursday, various news outlets reported. He was 46. According to reports, the star, who was known for his performances in films and television, had a health scare early this week when he had been diagnosed with jaundice. He reportedly fainted at his residence, after which,…
‘I let you all down’: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem breaks down after World Championships heartbreak | More sports News
Arshad Nadeem (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Neeraj Chopra vs. Arshad Nadeem clash, their first meeting in over a year, never truly materialised as Thursday’s World Championships final turned the script upside down. Pakistan’s Olympic champion and 2023 silver medallist Arshad Nadeem was among the first set of throwers to exit, bowing out in…
President Donald Trump to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: ‘I hope you’re right… all I can say’
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed his awe and limited understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), saying the technology is “taking over the world” during a state visit to Britain. His remarks came as he and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a meeting with tech and business leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.Trump addressed the…
US in ferment over free speech after late-night comic is shut down
Jimmy Kimmel (AP file photo) The TOI correspondent from Washington: American public discourse is in ferment over the country’s cherished free speech rights after the Disney-owned ABC on Tuesday spiked the late-night show by Jimmy Kimmel under pressure from the Trump administration. The crackdown followed MAGA backlash against Kimmel’s take on the assassination of right-wing…
USCIS unveils changes to naturalization test in multi-step overhaul of citizenship standards
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the rollout of a new more rigorous version of the naturalization civics test. It will apply to those applicants who file their naturalization forms 30 days after the Sept 18, which is the date of publication of the notice in the federal register.The ‘2025-naturalization civics test’…
‘We want Bagram back’: Trump says US will reclaim Afghan airbase; targets China
US president Donald Trump United States president Donald Trump on Thursday said he was working to “get back” Bagram airbase, which the United States gave up control of after the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.“We’re trying to get it back, by the way, that could be a little breaking news. We’re trying to get it…
Chabahar Port in Iran faces uncertainty: US revokes sanctions exemption; what it means for India
India’s strategic gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia, the Chabahar Port in Iran, faces mounting challenges as the United States revoked sanctions exemptions previously granted under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). The move, effective September 29, risks exposing Indian operators at the port to US penalties and raises serious questions about the future…
Random Musing: Jimmy Kimmel ‘cancelled’ – comical or tragic? | World News
One of the unsaid rules about American comedy, at least in the last couple of decades, is that it barely evokes laughter, perhaps because it started taking liberal talking points too seriously. When the news broke of Kimmel being fired, one wondered when was the last time he was actually funny onscreen: the correct answer…
Who is Sachin Yadav? Indian javelin throw star who outshone Neeraj Chopra at World Athletics Championships | More sports News
Sachin Yadav (Image credit: Athletics Federation of India) NEW DELHI: Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav produced a breakthrough performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo on Thursday, finishing fourth in the men’s javelin final with a personal best throw of 86.27 metres. The 25-year-old from Khekra, Uttar Pradesh outperformed renowned Asian rivals Neeraj…
