New START treaty expires: Russia says it will continue to observe pact if US does

Witness the annular solar eclipse 2026 and Antarctica’s rare ring of fire

Stranded! How H-1B backlogs are creating cross-border tax compliance risks for professionals

From a US perspective, many H-1B holders remain US Tax residents under the substantial presence test despite prolonged physical absence, particularly where the absence is involuntary and the intent to return to USA is clear.

Donald Trump may make Google, Amazon and other sign new data centre pact

The US government is proposing a voluntary pact for tech giants like Google and Meta to cover the full cost of electricity and infrastructure for their AI data centers. This aims to prevent rising household energy prices and strain on water supplies. Companies would also commit to grid reliability and community impact mitigation.

Delhi luxury hotels raise tariffs to Rs 20 lakh ahead of India AI Summit 2026

American Youtuber mocks Hindus with cow urine slurs at event; angry Indian-Americans walk out

During a recent Plano City Council meeting, comedian Alex Stein caused a stir by mocking Hindu customs, specifically cow veneration along with the traditional uses of cow dung and urine. Clad in Indian garb, his satirical commentary prompted several Indian-American attendees to walk out in protest.

What happened to Abhishek Sharma on the eve of the USA fixture

TimesofIndia.com has learnt that on February 6, after a net session at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek ate something in Mumbai that caused an upset stomach. On matchday, his condition worsened, but the batter decided to carry on and play the game.

More US, Venezuelan crude to flow into India? Refiners asked to prioritize these oil grades

Practical constraints limit the scale at which Indian refiners can replace existing supplies with oil from the United States or Venezuela. US crude is typically light and sweet, meaning it has lower sulphur content, while many Indian refineries are configured to process medium-grade crude.

FAA halts all flights at El Paso airport for 10 days citing ‘special security reasons’

The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of clear information regarding the unprecedented shutdown.

Europe’s ‘most powerful rocket’ set to launch 32 satellites and challenge SpaceX in 2026

T20 WC: Afghanistan push SA to brink, lose by inches in second Super Over

South Africa secured a dramatic victory over Afghanistan in a nail-biting Super Over contest. The match required two tie-breakers after regulation time ended level. Afghanistan fought hard, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz performing exceptionally. However, South Africa ultimately prevailed, advancing to the next stage of the tournament.

100-year-old earthquake that created Kazakhstan’s eerie underwater forest

Sam Altman, Bill gates and others in Delhi for AI Summit - price of hotel suites at Rs 30L a night

With Pakistan reference, Rahul explains how INDIA bloc would have negotiated with Trump

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and others show support for Rajpal Yadav after he surrenders to Tihar jail

Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Following his emotional plea about financial struggles, several Bollywood personalities, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Varun Dhawan, have stepped forward to help clear his debt. His manager expressed optimism for his release soon, with a bail hearing scheduled for tomorrow.