Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his youthful energy and innovative play style to overcome Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the US Open semifinals on Friday. The victory secured his place in his third consecutive Grand Slam final.Djokovic, feeling exhausted by the end, acknowledged his physical limitations. The…
US president Donald Trump said on Friday he will always be friends with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling India-US relations a “very special relationship” and adding that there is “nothing to worry about” in the ties between the two countries. However, Trump also expressed concern over some of Modi’s current actions. He told ANI, “I…
PANAJI/ KOCHI: As foam-tipped waves licked Goa’s Miramar beach, a tourist reached for a tender coconut to beat the afternoon blaze. “Rs 90,” said the vendor. The tourist blinked. “For one? Wasn’t it Rs 40 last year?” Once an easy indulgence, the humble coconut has turned into a luxury in much of India’s south, with…
TOI correspondent from Washington:: Amid the tumult of what is basically a trade war Trumpian America has declared on India, an incongruous spectacle is unfolding in Alaska between the two countries. They are in the midst of one of the largest bilateral military exercises in terms of troops mobilized by the Indian Army. In what…
NEW DELHI: India reiterated its support for an early end to the Ukraine conflict and the return of lasting peace in the region on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it welcomes recent efforts aimed at establishing peace.“As far as the conflict in Ukraine is concerned, we welcome all the recent efforts towards…
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Afghanistan on the night of Friday, the fourth strike in the country, days after over 2,200 killed in deadly temblorsAccording to the National Centre of Seismology, the quake occurred at 1:55 PM (IST) and was located 110 km east of Kabul. “EQ of M: 5.0, On: 05/09/2025 22:55:53 IST,…
PM Modi to visit flood-affected states NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the recently flood-affected states and review the situation, reported news agency ANI citing government sources.Officials told PTI that PM Modi will visit a few of these areas to take stock of the situation amid demands from some state governments for Central…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick The TOI correspondent from Washington: Taking a cue from from MAGA Supremo Donald Trump‘s stubborn stance on tariffs, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday signaled a hardening of US position on tariffs saying he expected India to say “sorry” and make a deal with the President after its businesses…
IIM Ahmedabad ranks first in NIRF management rankings 2025. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has secured the top position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) management rankings for the sixth consecutive year. This continued success reflects the institute’s consistent excellence across key parameters that define quality in management education. Since 2020,…
NEW DELHI: India continues to have engagement with the Afghan authorities, ministry of external affairs said on FridayResponding to a media query on India’s position regarding recognition of the Taliban government in Kabul, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have long-standing ties with people of Afghanistan. We continue to support the aspiration…