The Times of India US confirms no request for India to halt Russian oil imports

The United States has not asked India to cut Russian oil imports as the goal of sanctions and the G7-imposed $60 per barrel price cap is to have stable global oil supplies while hitting Moscow's revenue, an American treasury official said on Thursday. India has emerged as one of the top buyers of Russian sea-borne oil since Western nations imposed sanctions and halted purchases in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The Times of India Former Pak pacer mocks IPL, says 'batting is so easy'

T20 cricket is renowned as the slam-bang format of the sport, where batters typically assert dominance over bowlers through explosive power-hitting in leagues worldwide. However, IPL is not exempt from scrutiny, as former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has raised concerns about the quality of pitches used in the lucrative league.

The Times of India Missing party flags: Congress, Kerala CM Vijayan trade barbs

Vijayan said Congress and IUML flags were not used at Rahul Gandhi's road show in Wayanad yesterday as the grand old party was scared of the BJP. Leader of opposition in state assembly V D Satheesan said CM Vijayan is afraid of PM Modi and all his acts of attacking the Congress party is to help PM Modi and keep him in good humour.

The Times of India KFC, Pizza Hut get ready to bring the taste of AI, here's how

Yum Brands intensifies AI integration in fast food operations, focusing on personalized customer experience, loyalty, and digital sales growth while ensuring human workforce remains crucial. The company aims to streamline functions through AI technology for efficient operations and enhanced customer service.

The Times of India IMD predicts rainfall & heatwave in states across India

The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts predicting a mix of rainfall and heatwave conditions across several states in India. Some parts of India may experience light to moderate rainfall, while others could face high temperatures signaling heatwave conditions. The IMD had previously warned of "extreme heat" in multiple Indian states in the coming months

The Times of India India says up to Tesla to lay down EV plant investment plans

The Times of India How Meta’s AI-powered image tool may have ‘Google Gemini problem’

Meta's AI struggles with interracial images, while Google's Gemini faces backlash for historical inaccuracies. The challenges highlight the need for nuanced diversity in AI-generated images to avoid perpetuating stereotypes or misrepresenting historical facts.

The Times of India Explained: What is e-challan scam and how to protect yourself

A cautionary tale: Thane man falls for e-challan scam, losing Rs 50,000 despite swift action. Beware phishing messages, fake links, and spoofed websites. Verify with official traffic authority for safety."

The Times of India 'One thing that I liked...': Mayank after being cheered by RCB fans

Despite being only two games old in the IPL, Mayank Yadav, the pacer for the Lucknow Super Giants, has quickly established himself as a formidable force with his impressive bowling displays.

The Times of India 'Sachin played under Dhoni too': Ex-player on Rohit-Hardik saga

Former India pacer S Sreesanth believes Rohit Sharma will excel in IPL 2024 after being relieved of captaincy duties by Hardik Pandya. He discussed IPL 2024 title favourites, Rohit playing under Hardik, MS Dhoni's last season, and RCB's title drought. At the moment, Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are struggling in the tournament, suffering three consecutive defeats.

The Times of India HRA exemption rules: Eigibility, documents required & more

HRA tax exemption rules offer benefits under specific conditions in the Income-tax Act, 1961. It provides tax-saving opportunities for employees living in rented accommodation under the old tax regime, subject to defined calculation factors.

The Times of India In touch with two Indians missing after Taiwan earthquake: MEA

Two Indian citizens who were reported missing following the earthquake in Taiwan have been found safe, confirmed Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of external affairs (MEA), on Thursday. The MEA's announcement follows a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale that struck Taiwan on Wednesday. According to reports from the Central News Agency (CNA), the death toll from the earthquake has reached 10, with 38 individuals still missing.

The Times of India 'Pehle over se pata tha ki...': Sehwag slams Pant's approach

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs stitched a 93-run partnership, and even though they managed to score quickly, the required run rate jumped to over 20 runs per over, and there was only one result possible. However, despite their commendable performances, the DC faced a disappointing defeat as they succumbed to a total of 166 runs in 17.2 overs while chasing a mammoth target of 273. This defeat marked their third loss of the season, highlighting the challenges they encountered in their quest for victory.

The Times of India 'People of Amethi expect me to represent their constituency,': Vadra

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, claimed that the people of Amethi were unhappy with their present representative and felt that they had made a mistake by electing her.

The Times of India Hemant Soren will not contest against estranged sister-in-law Sita

JMM refutes Hemant Soren running against sister-in-law Sita in Lok Sabha. Nalin Soren and Mathura Prasad Mahto nominated. BJP fields Sita from Dumka after Sunil Soren withdrawal. Sita accuses JMM of neglect.