The aviation industry prides itself on safety. Today, flying is considered one of the safest modes of transportation—so much so that statistics suggest that traveling by large commercial aircraft is safer than crossing the street. According to recent data, the probability of a passenger being involved in a fatal plane crash is approximately 1 in…
Elon Musk with Donald Trump in Oval office (File photo) The White House instructed the Defense Department and Nasa earlier this month to examine details of SpaceX contracts worth billions following President Donald Trump’s public disagreement with Elon Musk, according to four sources familiar with the directive who spoke to Reuters.The administration instructed these agencies…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota were shot — one of them fatally — by a gunman masquerading as a cop as the US spiraled into deadly violence ahead of a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the US army on Saturday. The parade, which coincidentally or conveniently fell on…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: The UN Ocean Conference ended with the ‘High Seas Treaty’ moving closer to becoming a global law to safeguard life in international waters through long-term protection of marine biodiversity in the high seas. A growing international call for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining was one of the highlights of…
We all have our lazy moments. Ditching the “lazy” label for a disciplined approach isn’t just about overnight transformations. It’s adopting simple habits that can help you become disciplined and stay on track. The difference between being lazy and disciplined is comfort versus pushing yourself. Being lazy is about seeking comfort, while discipline is about…
Representative image (Photo: ANI) India refused to associate itself with a statement by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemning Israel’s military strikes on Iran in another show of solidarity with Israel this week, after it abstained from voting on a UN resolution seeking a ceasefire in Gaza. Like India, Iran is also a member of…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court refused to stall investigation in a corruption case involving an assistant engineer of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), emphasising the status of pending work is not crucial for establishing demand and acceptance of bribes.Justice M Nagaprasanna delivered this ruling, while dismissing the petition by YHP Yathisha, assistant engineer in field…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Getty Image) As India prepare for the five-match Test series in England starting June 20 in Leeds, the contrast between the 2025 and 2021 squads is striking and symbolic of a generational shift in Indian cricket.Four years ago, India toured England with a squad brimming with battle-hardened veterans – Virat…
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across the United States on Saturday under the banner of “No Kings,” denouncing President Donald Trump’s leadership as he prepared to headline a massive military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary — which also coincides with his 79th birthday.While no demonstrations were scheduled in the capital…
Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja during the intra-squad game. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan continued his strong form in England with a blazing century for India A against the main Indian Test squad on Day 2 of the ongoing intra-squad warm-up game in Beckenham on Saturday. While the 27-year-old dazzled with a 76-ball…
