India and the United States have held “positive and constructive” discussions on finalising a bilateral trade agreement, the government said on Friday, following a fresh round of negotiations between the two sides.A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) visited India from June 1 to 4 to advance talks on the…
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley have said they are receiving death threats and online abuse after revealing they made the decision to terminate a pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis.33-year-old Jesse shared the news through Instagram on Wednesday. It was later reposted by 31-year-old Ashley. The couple said the decision came after doctors…
More than a decade after the release of Agent Vinod, actor Lalit Parimoo has opened up about why he believes the ambitious spy thriller failed to connect with audiences. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan and starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, had generated significant buzz ahead of its 2012 release but ultimately…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For a country currently engaged in a vigorous debate about whether immigrants are stealing jobs, swiping opportunities, overwhelming the system, and generally causing western civilization to collapse, the United States has produced a rather awkward statistic.According to a new policy brief by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), immigrants have…
Mundra port, India’s largest commercial seaport Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced a new shipping service connecting Jeddah Islamic Port with India’s Mundra Port, aimed at strengthening maritime trade ties and improving logistics efficiency between the two countries. New SRS service links three key trade hubs The newly introduced “SRS” shipping service will…
Anand was an H-1B visa holder. With Anand gone, his wife’s H4 status collapsed. A mother with her two children decided to return to India, leaving their property in Texas after a massive tragedy struck them last year. The story of Priya Narayanaswamy, who came to India this April, emerged in a report by Bloomberg…
Image Credit: Instagram/ simonebiles Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Known for her extraordinary athletic ability, determination, and resilience, she has earned numerous Olympic and World Championship medals throughout her career. Beyond her achievements in gymnastics, Biles has become an inspiration to millions through her advocacy for mental…
Image Credit: Instagram/ simonebiles Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Known for her extraordinary athletic ability, determination, and resilience, she has earned numerous Olympic and World Championship medals throughout her career. Beyond her achievements in gymnastics, Biles has become an inspiration to millions through her advocacy for mental…
US proposes new rules for work permits targeting asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security has come up with a new proposal to restrict who gets to work in the US legally and for how long. The proposal is for non-citizens but not skilled workers; the new proposal particularly targets those with humanitarian parole, non-DACA…
This news is a game changer in Bihar’s infrastructure history. In a recent development, the government of Bihar has shared plans for three new riverfront expressways across 220 kilometres along the Ganga and Gandak rivers. The project is aimed at improving transportation and regional connectivity, but in the long-run, it may have a significant impact…
