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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of treason against the nation and the Constitution of India. Addressing an INDIA bloc mock parliament in Delhi, Kharge levelled six allegations against the CEC, including claims of large-scale voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), changes to voter registration rules and alleged interference in the Election Commission's functioning. He also accused Kumar of favouring the ruling BJP a

Can India outlast Pakistan as Americas most important partner? And why are anti-Hindu and anti-Indian sentiments becoming a growing concern in the United States and Europe?In this conversation with Meghna Deka, the guest discusses religious extremism, immigration and assimilation in Europe, alleged anti-Hindu bias in America, the debate over caste discrimination, and the contributions of Indian-origin professionals to the US economy. The discussion also examines the H-1B visa debate, the politic

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, who is MP from Puri Lok Sabha constituency, called the mock parliament a drama, and highlighted that the Speical Intensive Revision (SIR) was ongoing and substantiated the claims around the 13 crore delted voters. Earlier, Amit Shah challenged the INDIA bloc to discuss the issue during a special session of Parliament.

ISRO's GSLV-F18 rocket successfully launches the NVS-03 navigation satellite, equipped with an indigenous atomic clock, to strengthen India's NavIC system and restore its four-satellite constellation.

Amit Shah has thrown down the gauntlet. Speaking at the BJP state working committee meeting in Lucknow, the Union Home Minister declared that the government is ready to convene a special session of Parliament to debate the vote chori allegations against the Election Commission. But there is a catch, he says: Rahul Gandhi will never turn up. Shah claims the Congress leader would rather take the issue to the streets than face a parliamentary discussion, and he accused SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of lo

External affairs minister S Jaishankar had a productive meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Atlanta to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral ties. They shared reflections from their recent talks during the G20 foreign ministers' summit. Jaishankar's itinerary also included dialogues with both the US ambassador to India and India's ambassador to the US, highlighting active diplomatic channels.

India has included fast bowler Auqib Nabi in their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand. This decision follows an injury to Prasidh Krishna, who will miss the entire ODI series. Nitish Kumar Reddy will remain with the ODI squad before joining India A for a four-day match. The two-Test series against New Zealand is scheduled to commence on November 19.

At the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, derisking and diversifying supply chains are again in focus. The subject receives urgency in light of disruptions to trade and energy transit wrought by the two wars in Ukraine and Iran, China's tacit support to Russia, and US's use of tariffs as an instrument of foreign policy. In an exclusive interview, CEO of Siemens Roland Busch spoke to TOI's Rudroneel Ghosh about the evolution of the China+1 strategy, the hurdles to diversification, a

Mumbai Indians are undergoing a major overhaul, with Kieron Pollard taking charge as head coach and several key members exiting the support staff. Amid the uncertainty, bringing Rohit Sharma back as captain could offer stability, continuity and breathing space for the new coaching setup. With Tilak Varma viewed as a future leader, IPL 2027 could be about managing transition rather than chasing immediate glory.

Kynan Chenai reflects on the evolution of Indian shooting, improvements in training and infrastructure, and NRAI president Raninder Singhs role in the sports development in this TOISA Spotlight excerpt

Indias aerospace sector is entering a new era, with startups such as Sarla Aviation, The ePlane Company and Zephyra Dynamics developing aircraft for urban mobility, regional transport and cargo. But how close are these innovations to commercial operations? The Times of Indias Chethan Kumar explains the opportunities driving the sector, the challenges of certification, funding and scaling, and the importance of building a robust domestic supply chain. From electric vertical take-off and landing a

Neil Soni and Amrapali Soni Ryan are the siblings behind Laxmi House of Spices - the family business that brought Indian food to American kitchens.On this episode of Diaspora Dialogues by TOI, they join Sujatha Padmanabhan to trace how their parents' search for familiar Indian ingredients grew into a brand serving millions of households across North America.What we cover: Carrying their parents' legacy forward as a second-generation family business Why trust matters more than quick wins when you

A remarkable mansion steeped in history, previously tied to the Cleveland family, has hit the market for $3.995 million in Houston. Dating back to 1911, this residence artfully blends timeless architectural features with contemporary enhancements. Nestled within Courtlandt Place, a registered historic district known for its notable early 20th-century homes, this property showcases a substantial value increase since its previous sale at $2.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has accused China-backed Confucius Institutes of operating as secret propaganda cells inside American universities. In a video address from Washington, Hegseth claimed that 80 organisations had resurfaced under new names across 30 universities, allegedly continuing efforts to steal intellectual property and influence American students.

Washington is on high alert after a new U.S. intelligence memo warned that alleged Iranian assassination plots targeting American diplomats and officials overseas have reached advanced stages. The warning comes as the Trump administration orders reductions in diplomatic personnel across multiple Middle Eastern countries amid fears of a wider regional conflict.According to a memo obtained by Axios, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran has s

Marco Rubio's visit to India aims to bolster energy collaboration and strategic partnerships. Following a halt on tariffs pertaining to Russian oil imports, he seeks to engage with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai to explore investment prospects. Notably, he will also tour Reliance Industries in Jamnagar and take part in a ministerial meeting in Uzbekistan centered around strategic alliances.