US-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan amid disputes, distrust

ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks, a rare instance of high-level US govt engagement … Read more

Assam turnout nears record 86%, highest rise in Muslim-majority districts | India News

GUWAHATI: The voter turnout in the 2026 Assam assembly polls further climbed on Sunday, reaching close to 86%, according to the EC’s last update. This marks the highest turnout in the state’s history, surpassing previous highs of 84.7% in 2016, and 82% in 2021. Speaking to reporters in Rajasthan, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “All … Read more

‘Going to have big problems’: Donald Trump warns China on reports of weapons shipments to Iran

Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their leaders … Read more

Vijay’s film not leaked from our system: CBFC | India News

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Saturday dismissed claims of the Tamil film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, being leaked from its system as “baseless and misleading”, asserting that its certification process follows a secure, access-controlled protocol. The clarification comes over the film’s alleged online leak in high-definition format, which has triggered outrage. Explaining … Read more

TOI IMPACT: Yogi withdraws forest cases against 4,000 Tharu tribals after years of court battles | Bareilly News

CM announced withdrawal of forest cases against 4,000 Tharu tribals in Lakhimpur Kheri, many of whom were blind, disabled, elderly or even dead when booked Bareilly: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that forest cases lodged against around 4,000 Tharu tribals would be withdrawn, bringing relief to poor villagers and their families who had … Read more

Delegates from 22 countries laud India’s poll process | India News

NEW DELHI The polls in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry – which recorded impressive turnouts, including an all-time high for two of the three states/UT – have drawn global attention with 38 international delegates from 22 countries who witnessed them firsthand, voicing their admiration for the high voter participation, meticulous planning and seamless execution of the … Read more

Korean proverb of the day: “Even a sheet of paper is lighter when two people lift it together” |

Korean proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People are often told to be independent, self-sufficient, and able to deal with problems on their own in today’s fast-paced world. There is a strong emphasis on personal effort and success, from career goals to personal responsibilities. This way of thinking can help you be more confident and … Read more

Milgram’s electric shock experiment: The test that exposed dark side of human obedience to authority |

Stanley Milgram’s 1961–62 Yale University experiment tested obedience, where participants believed they delivered painful electric shocks to others under authority. In the early 1960s, a deceptively simple question took shape inside a laboratory at Yale University: how far would an ordinary person go if instructed by an authority figure to harm someone else? The answer, … Read more

MLA gives Rs 10k aid to Bara Birwa blaze victims | Lucknow News

Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Saturday gave immediate financial assistance of ₹10,000 each for traders affected by the devastating fire that gutted shops at Bara Birwa vegetable market, assuring full administrative support for compensation and reconstruction. Lucknow: Sarojini Nagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Saturday extended financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to shopkeepers affected by … Read more