NEW DELHI: A legal battle between Elon Musk‘s social media platform X and the Centre intensified on Tuesday, after X’s lawyer accused the government of allowing “every Tom, Dick, and Harry” official to issue content takedown orders. The remark sparked strong pushback from government’s legal team, news agency Reuters reported.The comment came during a hearing…
NEW DELHI: The total sown area for Kharif crops has increased by 11.3% year-on-year as of June 27, 2025, aided by an active southwest monsoon and robust rainfall, according to a report by Bank of Baroda. Rainfall was recorded at 9% above the Long Period Average (LPA) till June 30.The report said the increase in…
It remains to be seen that Arshdeep Singh will be handed a spot in the playing XI vs England on July 2 (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh recently responded strongly to a fan who questioned his focus during the ongoing Test series in England. The 26-year-old is part of the…
Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: On the eve of the second Test at Edgbaston, all eyes are on Jasprit Bumrah — not just for his fiery spells, but for whether he’ll feature at all. India captain Shubman Gill confirmed that Bumrah is available for selection, but remained…
FILE : (Sophie Park/The New York Times) Harvard University, the crown jewel of American academia, is facing an existential threat, not from declining enrollment or financial mismanagement, but from the federal government. In a stunning escalation, the Trump administration has formally accused the university of being a “willful participant” in antisemitic harassment, threatening to cut…
The ‘angry young man’ of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, has been ruling the big screen for a decade. Over the years, he has given several blockbusters that have become success stories both critically and commercially. One of his highly acclaimed movies is ‘Sarkar,’ which turned 15 today. As the film reaches this milestone, Amitabh Bachchan reflects…
Sitting for long hours is okay as long as exercise happens later. Long periods of sitting are an independent risk factor for heart disease, even in active individuals. Dr Nwabueze suggests breaking long sitting periods with 2–3 minutes of light movement every half hour. This keeps blood flow active, reduces clot risks, and avoids insulin…
Ather Rizta S launched with a larger battery pack. Ather Energy has further expanded its family scooter lineup with the addition of a new variant of the Rizta S, now offered with a larger 3.7kWh battery. The model has been priced at Rs 1.37 lakh, ex-showroom, and is Rs 13,000 cheaper than the top-end Rizta…
In today’s top headlines, Congress firmly shut down speculation of a leadership rift in Karnataka, with party in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala confirming Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister and dismissing buzz of tension with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, external affairs minister S Jaishankar revealed that PM Modi stood firm against pressure from the US…
NEW DELHI: India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for June stood at Rs 1.85 lakh crore, recording a 6.2% increase over the same month last year, according to data released by the finance ministry on Tuesday.The June figure, however, represents a dip compared to previous months in FY26, when GST mop-up hit a…
