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Putin on Northern Sea Route; why it matters
Putin said Russia was seeing increased interest from partner countries, including India and China India is among the key countries showing growing interest in cooperation with Russia on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.Putin’s remarks come as Russia looks to expand the commercial potential of the route amid Western…
PIL seeks policy to balance right to protest & commute
SC to consider identifying protest sites that won’t affect daily commute of people NEW DELHI: If citizens have a fundamental right to assemble and protest peacefully, should it interfere with fundamental rights of those who are not part of the protest to commute safely to their offices or go about their daily lives?This conflict of…
SC orders CBI probe into Chhattisgarh custodial death
It also directed the state govt to pay Rs 25 lakh as interim compensation to the family of the deceased NEW DELHI: Accusing top administrative and police officials of Chhattisgarh of trying to “cover up” a custodial death case, Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed lack of confidence in the state administration’s catching the errant officials…
Who next? Tata Steel MD Narendran’s name does the rounds after Chandrasekaran steps down
Among the names in circulation for the top job is TV Narendran (right), 61, managing director of Tata Steel MUMBAI: For the past few decades, change of guard at Bombay House has often been accompanied by a large dose of drama.N Chandrasekaran’s sudden announcement has added to the uncertainty of the past few months, when…
Govt asks Air India to ‘take responsibility’, tells DGCA to improve dope checks
The anger stems from the fact that AI 2379 may have narrowly avoided a disaster NEW DELHI: Govt has warned Air India to improve its oversight on operations and “take responsibility” for ensuring safety. The aviation ministry has also ordered DGCA to quickly revise its drug-testing rules and increase the percentage of personnel who must…
Cambridge university hired academic who supported terror group
Farah Ahmed is assistant research professor at the Faculty of Education at Cambridge TOI correspondent from London: Cambridge University hired an academic who once supported proscribed Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir, described Western education as a “threat” to Muslims and condemned democracy.Farah Ahmed is assistant research professor at the Faculty of Education at Cambridge, the…
‘It was the best night of my life, a crazy night, full of celebration’
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City in front of an estimated 1,000 guests. Travis Kelce has opened up about his wedding to Taylor Swift, calling their star-studded celebration “the best night” of his life. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, spoke…
Trump announces Karoline Leavitt’s exit as White House press secretary
Trump added that Leavitt would remain involved as one of his “top outside advisors” US president Donald Trump has announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family.In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Leavitt as “one of my…
Exploring the salary, fight earnings and sponsorships of UFC strawweight champion ahead of UFC 330
Mackenzie Dern (via Getty) Mackenzie Dern has built a strong name in the UFC through her elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission skills. The American-Brazilian fighter has become one of the most recognised athletes in the women’s strawweight division. Her success inside the Octagon has also helped her grow her earnings through fight purses, bonuses and…
Stalin pulls up DMK MLAs over ‘frivolous’ speeches in budget session
Stalin had picked senior members, including former chief minister O Panneerselvam and former ministers Thangam Thennarasu and M R K Panneerselvam, to participate in the budget debate. CHENNAI: DMK president and former chief minister M K Stalin has pulled up a few party MLAs, including Rishivandiyam MLA K Karthikeyan, over their performance during the budget…

