Rising tensions in West Asia and the possibility of disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could pose a serious threat to India’s tea exports to key Gulf markets, industry representatives have warned.The Tea Association of India said a large share of the country’s tea shipments to the Persian Gulf region moves through the…
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O’Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction…
Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…
Relief arrives, quietly but clearly. Your work conditions become favourable, and the tension in your shoulders eases. The Moon supports cooperation, and Jupiter sends helpful people, the kind who answer calls and don’t keep you waiting. You’ll stay occupied, but you won’t feel crushed by it.Your father’s health shows recovery, which lifts the family mood….
US stock markets fell on Thursday as investors turned cautious after the previous session’s rally, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 801 points, or 1.6 per cent, dragged down by losses in stocks such as Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs. The S&P 500 declined 0.9 per cent,…
Effort is your best friend today, and you won’t mind it. Saturn gives you grit, and the Moon pushes you to prove things through action, not big talk. You’ll feel like rolling up your sleeves, clearing pending chores, and doing the job properly.Your courage shows in small places. You’ll take the tougher route at work,…
TOI Correspondent from London: An Indian man, believed to be from Kerala, has been charged with driving a car into pedestrians in Derby on Saturday night, leaving seven people seriously injured.Sandhu Ponnachan (36), who moved to Derby in April 2025 and is an Indian citizen, appeared at Southern Derbyshire magistrates’ court on Wednesday where he…
One of the most amazing celestial event is going to take place on February 28, 2026. The world is going to witness this rare celestial and breathtaking planet parade. This is an opportunity for the skywatchers and astronomers to capture this amazing event in their phone’s camera and DSLR’s. The most interesting thing about this…
India’s victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup led to celebrations across the country. Fireworks lit up city skies. Fans gathered on the streets and outside homes. Social media quickly filled with congratulatory messages for the Indian team. In Kerala, the celebration took a slightly different form. A local businessman decided that the moment…
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he didn’t believe Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who also happens Ali Khamenei’s son, could “live in peace”.As the war in the West Asia rages on with no off ramps in sight, Trump also said that it’s possible he would be “willing to talk with Iran…
