Trump hails Mecca Agreement as “big and bold step” US President Donald Trump on Sunday threw his weight behind the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “big, bold, and important first step”.The pact, signed on August 7, has brought the three major Islamic nations closer on…
Gold and silver retained a positive outlook, with analysts pointing to continued gains while also flagging elevated volatility and periods of consolidation. Domestic gold futures rose nearly 2% during last week to close at Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while MCX silver gained 1.9% to Rs 2.35 lakh per kg. Internationally, Comex gold advanced…
Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 3 in Galle (Image: TOI/Sahil Malhotra) Day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle is under a significant rain threat, with an 83% overall chance of precipitation forecast for the day. After rain disrupted proceedings on Day 2, another stop-start day could be…
Rajkumar Santoshi’s 2004 neo-noir action thriller ‘Khakee’ features one of the most memorable twists in Hindi cinema of the millennium. The film takes audiences by surprise when Aishwarya Rai’s character, Mahalakshmi, betrays her police colleagues and chooses to side with her lover, Ajay Devgn’s Yashwant Angre. Interestingly, Santoshi has now revealed that he deliberately kept…
With today’s cosmic configuration, professionals are encouraged to seek clarity in communication and set clear expectations, particularly in financial dealings. Thoughtful negotiation and partnership dynamics will thrive when responsibilities are fully acknowledged. Astrological insights guide each zodiac sign through their unique predicaments and opportunities, fostering a mindful approach to managing both workplace relationships and business…
Kiren Rijiju said PM was not referring to the opposition after P Chidambaram’s ‘dimagi Naxal’ post. NEW DELHI: PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark on August 15 became the subject of a political slugfest Sunday, with Congress‘s P Chidambaram saying he was “proud to be a dimagi Naxal” to which BJP replied that the ex-home minister’s…
Indonesia earthquake (File photo) An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck north-northwest of Ende in Indonesia on Monday morning, days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit the country.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the latest tremor occurred at a depth of 35 km.There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that…
Rift between Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Chandrasekaran. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The Tata brass briefed senior govt functionaries on the turmoil inside the conglomerate ahead of N Chandrasekaran‘s announcement last Wednesday that he would step down as Tata Sons chairman in Feb, people familiar with the matter said.The engagement covered the rift between Chandrasekaran and…
Pakistan hockey team player (File photo) Pakistan may have endured a difficult run against India in recent years, but captain Abu Bakar Mahmood believes the numbers will count for little when the arch-rivals meet at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on August 19. With India ranked higher and coming off a 3-1 win over…
‘Toxic’ star Yash has over 14 million social media. followers, but follows only wife Radhika Pandit. Yash is among the most followed Kannada actors on Instagram. The ‘Toxic’ actor has more than 14 million followers on the platform. Despite that huge audience, his own following list remains notably small.Interestingly, Radhika Pandit is among the only…