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Will Russia-Taliban military pact help India and hurt Pak? What we know so far
The deal is likely to boost Afghanistan’s defence capabilities amid recent military tensions with Pakistan. Moscow is also seeking Taliban’s help to counter terror groups such as IS-K, which poses a threat to Central Asia, traditionally seen as Russia’s strategic backyard
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is a Union Cabinet reshuffle on the cards? The signs that point to it
Economic challenges, NEET and CBSE crisis, pressures induced by the Iran war and fears of growing anti-incumbency as illustrated by the runaway popularity of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party have led to speculation that Modi may soon rejig his team
This one-shot drug cut bad cholesterol by 62%. Why doctors are watching closely
An experimental Eli Lilly gene-editing drug sharply lowers LDL cholesterol in an early trial, raising hopes of a one-time treatment for high-risk heart patients, but larger studies must still prove long-term safety
Will Bollywood boycott Ranveer Singh — its Rs 2,000-crore Dhurandhar?
Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 fallout has rapidly escalated beyond a routine contractual dispute. With boycott calls, compensation claims and legal questions now in play, the battle could have consequences far beyond a single film
‘Recognise Israel’: Did Trump put Pakistan in a bind with his new demand?
The US President has urged Muslim allies to join the 2020 Abraham Accords as part of the ongoing Iran negotiations. Pakistan has long resisted external pressure to recognise Israel, but how it navigates this latest challenge amid warming ties with the Trump administration is yet to be seen
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why is everyone losing it over SpaceX's $2-trn valuation?
SpaceX made $19bn, lost $5bn, and is asking investors to find $2trn of value somewhere between Starlink, AI, Mars and vibes
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
13,000 kmph, 6 warheads: Why Ukraine couldn't stop this deadly Russian missile
Russia on May 24 struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile — a weapon Kyiv currently has no capability to intercept. Here’s what we know about this nuclear-capable missile
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Is the Iran war ending? It's down to these 6 questions
Is an Iran deal actually close, or is Trump prepared to wait? Here’s what we know about what each side may give up on the six issues that matter most
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- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Iran’s ‘digital toll booth’ at Hormuz? What it could mean for Google, Meta & Microsoft
Iran is reportedly eyeing to impose licensing fees on the global tech giants for using undersea internet cables, which pass through the Strait, even as Tehran remains engaged in back-channel negotiations with the US to end the conflict that began on Feb 28
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Indian immigrants are hit by new US ‘apply in home country’ green card rule
Many Indian immigrants on employment and student visas rely on getting their green card while they’re still in the US. The new rule adds further uncertainty to the process.
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Karnataka thinks 'cheaper' drinks will save you
It changed how it taxes alcohol, which made the 'premium' stuff cheaper — and it's supposed to be good for everyone. Is it?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
JPMorgan banker accused female 'boss' of abuse. Now she says he made it all up
A viral JPMorgan harassment lawsuit involving Chirayu Rana, a banker of Nepalese origin, has taken a sharper turn after senior executive Lorna Hajdini countersued him for defamation, calling his “sex slave” allegations false and malicious, and claiming they destroyed her reputation and life
Is Netanyahu really on his way out?
Israel is moving towards elections faster than expected, Netanyahu's coalition is cracking, and polls suggest his bloc is short of a governing majority. Does that mean the end of the road for Israel's longest-serving prime minister?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
$29bn, 42 aircraft, 1 war: The cost of Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ he won’t talk about
When the US launched its bombing campaign against Iran on Feb 28, President Trump expected a swift victory. Instead, within weeks, the conflict began exposing mounting losses and damage to expensive military hardware. Here’s what a report by the US Congress’s think tank reveals
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How a seven-minute cancer injection could change lung cancer care in India
Roche’s subcutaneous Tecentriq can be given in about seven minutes, cutting infusion time dramatically. But its impact in India will depend on patient selection, local post-marketing data, hospital readiness and whether a costly immunotherapy can become accessible beyond large private cancer centres
- Team TOI Plus
- TNN & Agencies
Why a retired judge's family is at centre of controversy over Twisha Sharma’s death
The death of 33-year-old former model and actor has triggered a legal battle, with her family alleging dowry harassment and evidence tampering, while her in-laws countered with personal claims against her
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
US pressure, Imran Khan’s ouster and Pakistan’s nuclear secrets: What the leaked cypher reveals
The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
From terror plot to hair clinic: The curious case of an LeT operative in Kashmir
The arrest of Mohammed Usman Jatt, alias ‘Chinese’, shows how deeply foreign terrorists attempt to integrate into civilian environments. Such blending, security agencies believe, makes detection significantly harder
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How video, deleted docs resulted in arrest of ‘M sir’ over NEET leak
The chemistry teacher in Latur is the latest to be arrested for the leak of questions from the national entrance examination
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
What is the ‘jihadi drug’ that India has seized for the first time?
The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?