NEW DELHI: Vikram K Doraiswami has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. According to the MEA, he is “expected to take up…
Lionel Messi added yet another historic chapter to his legendary career on Wednesday, becoming only the second men’s footballer to score 900 goals in official matches. The landmark moment came during Inter Miami CF’s 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.Despite Messi’s early strike, Inter Miami were knocked…
RRB releases ALP CBT answer keys, invites objections with fee window until March 26 RRB opens ALP CBT response review window: The Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways have issued a notice regarding the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2025. The communication outlines access to question papers, recorded responses and answer keys…
South Pars natural gas field (Agencies) The already tense situation in the Middle East escalated sharply on Wednesday after Israel struck an Iranian production facility at the South Pars gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar across the Gulf. The attack comes amid a widening regional crisis triggered by a joint US-Israel military operation at…
Sujit John Sujit is the business editor, Bangalore, in The Times of India. He has been with TOI for 17 years, starting as an Assistant Editor on the Edit Page. He has been tracking technology for over a decade, and intensively tracking it for the past four years. He writes regularly for The Times of…
Navratri’s first day calls for white, a versatile ‘blank canvas’ that offers a ‘quietly powerful’ vibe. Elevate your white ensemble with the right silhouette, rich textures like Chikankari or Gota Patti, and statement accessories. Complement the look with fresh makeup and a sleek hairstyle for a radiant start to the festivities. Navratri is finally here,…
The timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically a poignant verse from Chapter 17, reflect the idea that our core beliefs sculpt our true selves and future paths. This ancient text reveals that our convictions directly impact our behavior and the world around us. The 700-verse Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita continues to inspire millions. Each…
Pakistan army (PTI file photo) There will be no Republic Day parade in Pakistan this year, as Islamabad has cancelled its March 23 ceremonial event due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis in Pakistan amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office confirmed, according to…
Rupal Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns for its eighth edition, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes. The TOISA 2025 ceremony will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together the country’s top sporting icons and emerging stars.This edition’s awards will honour performances…
GATE 2026 master question papers and answer keys released GATE 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 master question papers along with the corresponding answer keys. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access these documents through the official portal, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.The release comes…