Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is waiting for a call from Beijing to resolve trade issues, but China, demanding "equality, respect and mutual benefit" before any talks, pledged to "fight to the end" as the world's two biggest economies clashed and effectively decoupled on Tuesday. Remarkably, global stock markets including in US rebounded strongly despite hardening positions and fractured ties, even within America. Billionaires and business barons begged President Trump to go easy on his tariff tirade, and astonishingly the US Chamber of Commerce, representing thousands of big and small American corporations and businesses, was reported to be considering suing its own government to stop Trump's derailment of global trade.But the US President escalated his rhetoric and continued to taunt and trash China, while boasting of other countries lining up to initiate talks in […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: China on Tuesday called upon India to stand together against the "US abuse of tariffs" and overcome difficulties.In a social media post on X, spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Yu Jing slammed the US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariff on China and said that all countries should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, practice true multilateralism, jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism."China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers. Chinese manufacturing is built on a complete and continually upgrading industrial system, sustained investment in R&D, and a strong focus on innovation. China is a firm defender of economic globalization and multilateralism, which has injected strong impetus into the world economy, contributing to around 30 percent of global growth annually on average. We will continue […]

[ad_1] Preity Zinta's wild celebration breaks the internet (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings dugout erupted with emotion on Tuesday evening as 24-year-old Priyansh Arya lit up the Mullanpur stadium with a jaw-dropping century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. But it was co-owner Preity Zinta’s reaction that captured the hearts of fans as she jumped in celebration, visibly overjoyed at Arya’s historic knock.Arya, a left-handed batter from Delhi, announced himself on the big stage in style, hammering 103 off just 42 balls — a knock studded with seven 4s and nine towering 6s. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this innings, he became the second-fastest Indian to reach a century in IPL history, getting there in just 39 balls. Only Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball carnage in 2010 stands ahead of him.As Arya brought up the […]

[ad_1] Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi at CWC meet in Ahmedabad. NEW DELHI: The Congress Working Committee is meeting in Ahmedabad to chalk out party's roadmap for upcoming assembly polls and decide on slew of measures for the much-needed organisational reforms. The grand old party, which themed its Ahmedabad session as "Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh", on Tuesday asserted it's claim to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel's legacy with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the BJP and RSS of trying to usurp it under a "well-planned conspiracy" against the national heroes.But will that be enough to counter the BJP?The Congress has seen a steady decline in its political fortunes since 2014. After a decade of disappointments, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections offered a glimmer of hope as the party nearly doubled its tally in the Lower House. However, the […]

[ad_1] Priyansh Arya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya is quickly becoming a name to remember in Indian cricket. The 24-year-old left-handed batter from Delhi stunned the cricketing world during IPL 2025 with a blistering 103 off just 42 balls for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mullanpur on Tuesday. With that knock, Arya not only lit up the stadium but also became the second-fastest Indian to score an IPL century, reaching the milestone in just 39 balls.Only Yusuf Pathan has gotten there faster among Indians, with his iconic 37-ball ton in 2010. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Arya now sits alongside elite names like Travis Head and David Miller on the list of fastest IPL centuries, just behind the legendary Chris Gayle.Fastest hundred in IPL (by balls faced)30 - Chris Gayle (RCB) […]

[ad_1] Punjab Police have apprehended Zeeshan Akhtar and Shehzad Bhatti, suspected of orchestrating a grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the grenade attack on the house of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. Police said the duo used an e-rickshaw to execute the attack around 1am. The vehicle has been recovered, and police are likely on the lookout for at least two more suspects.Addressing a press conference, special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla said that police are now on the lookout for two other suspects believed to be involved in the plot.He said that one Zeeshan Akhtar and Shehzad Bhatti, who is based in Pakistan, allegedly hatched the plot to target the BJP leader with the help Lawrence Bishnoi gang and terror outfit Babbar […]

[ad_1] BHOPAL: N John Camm alias Dr. Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who was arrested for impersonating a qualified surgeon and causing the deaths of seven patients, examined around 70 patients and performed 13 surgeries at Damoh's Mission Hospital during his brief two-month tenure.Camm is accused of conducting unauthorized surgeries at the hospital, and seven of the patients he operated on are believed to have died following the procedures.According to hospital authorities, Camm was recruited through a Bhopal-based agency and was drawing a hefty salary of Rs 8 lakh per month.Damoh superintendent of police, Shrut Kirti Somavanshi, stated that police have begun communicating with hospitals across India where the accused had previously worked, as part of a wider probe to assess the extent of his fraudulent activities.Further raising concerns about his professional credibility, documents submitted by Camm to Mission Hospital lacked essential […]

[ad_1] Shruti Chaturvedi (File photo from X handle) Indian entrepreneur Shruti Chaturvedi has alleged that she and a companion were detained for nearly eight hours by US airport authorities and federal agents at Anchorage Airport, Alaska, over what officials termed a "suspicious" power bank in her handbag.In a detailed account posted on social media platform X after leaving the United States, Chaturvedi described the ordeal. She claimed that during the eight-hour detention, she was interrogated extensively, physically searched by a male officer on camera, and denied basic rights such as access to a restroom, warm clothing, and even a single phone call."Imagine being detained by Police and FBI for 8 hours, being questioned the most ridiculous things, physically checked by a male officer on camera, stripped off warm wear, mobile phone, wallet, kept in chilled room, not allowed to use […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk calls Trump tariff aide Peter Navarro moron in a major escalation in their war of words. Elon Musk escalated his tariff war against the Donald Trump administration as he called Peter Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'. The jibe came after Navarro recently called Elon Musk a car assembler after Musk's reaction to reciprocal tariffs. But how did it all start? After Donald Trump announced the reciprocal tariffs, owing to which Elon Musk lost billions, Musk questioned Navarro's Harvard degree in a straight disapproval of the tariffs. Musk also said he would like a zero-tariff situation between the US and the EU. Navarro gave a measured reaction to Musk's attack and said his comments on tariffs were not surprising as he is a car assembler and relies on imports. "When it comes to […]

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar at Kaziranga National Park (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: On a recent visit to Assam, the iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar explored the Kaziranga National Park. During his visit on Tuesday, Tendulkar embarked on a jeep safari, an experience that also included a memorable interaction with a young fan, with whom he shared a handshake. Known globally as the 'God of Cricket', Tendulkar's illustrious career is marked by record-breaking achievements in the realm of cricket, particularly in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs), where he remains the highest run-scorer. His cricketing journey, spanning from 1989 to 2013, has been celebrated for its extraordinary contributions to the sport.PollDo you think Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest cricketer of all time?Born in Mumbai, Tendulkar made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16, and played his first ODI […]