Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has climbed back into the world’s top 10 chess players, securing the No. 8 spot in the latest FIDE ratings released for June 2026. With a gain of 10 rating points, Erigaisi is now the only Indian player featured in the top 10…
TOI correspondent from London: British MPs assembled at Westminster Hall heard this Monday graphic testimonies of grooming-gang survivors describing trafficking, rape and torture at the hands of mostly Pakistani-origin men, forcing parliament to revisit a sordid saga mothballed by decades of institutional failure.A survivor recounted in her recorded testimony, read out by Restore Britain MP…
MUMBAI: Cans or glass bottles, beer or cold beverages- companies are losing their cool over rising costs this summer instead of keeping their spirits high amid what is otherwise supposed to be an El-Nino-induced harsher season, driving more demand. The war has hit firms on two fronts-for one, soft drink players such as Coca-Cola which…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and his batting partner Jacob Bethell run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo) England batter Jacob Bethell is available for selection for the first Test against New Zealand starting…
SRINAGAR: Ladakh talks have become talk of the town in Srinagar.Former J&K CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has written to CM Omar Abdullah and all other political parties urging them to unite and make an appeal to the prime minister and the home minister, “to initiate a meaningful and sustained engagement with the people…
NEW DELHI: Shots were fired outside the coaching institute of educator Khan Sir in Patna on Tuesday.A security guard was injured in the incident and rushed to the hospital, news agency ANI reported.According to officials, the incident is suspected to be linked to an alleged rivalry between operators of coaching institutes in the area.“This is…
India Women vs England Women Live Score, 3rd T20I: India head into the series-deciding third Women’s T20 International against England hoping their middle order can finally deliver under pressure. With the series level at 1-1, the final match presents an important opportunity for both teams to build confidence before the Women’s T20 World Cup begins…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed pressure on New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, telling Congress on Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to end “as soon as possible” sanctions waivers and special arrangements that have allowed countries such as India to import Russian oilRubio’s remarks during a Senate…
Siddaramaiah (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s top decision-making body. In a statement, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said, “Hon’ble Congress president has appointed Shri Siddaramaiah as Member of the CWC with immediate effect.” The…
MUMBAI: At a time when there is huge speculation around whether he would stay on as India’s T20 captain for the tours of Ireland and England, Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form shows no sign of relenting.On Tuesday, the 35-year-old, captaining Triumph Knights in their opening match of Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League, was out…