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JAMMU: A joint team of the Army and Rajouri Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Nathua Tibba area in Sunderbani sector along the LoC in J&K’s Rajouri district on Friday.The searches under Operation Jwala came a day after security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the area. The recovery included an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, along with ammunition, three rucksacks, blankets, rations, and clothing, the Army’s White Knight Corps posted on X.The post stated that heavily bloodstained tracks were spotted, indicating serious injuries to the terrorist(s). “Operations remain ongoing with heightened vigilance and…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward moment at Donald Trump’s self-styled inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday as the US President publicly asked him to stand up as he claimed credit for halting military tensions between India and Pakistan. He further remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is watching us right now.”Several videos from the event in Washington have gone viral, showing Trump calling on Sharif during his address. “I think you (Shehbaz Sharif) should actually stand. Come, please, stand just for a second,” Trump said speaking at the first meeting of the…

Sam Billings of Oval Invincibles lifts The Hundred 2025 trophy (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) MUMBAI: More than 50 Pakistan players (men and women) have registered for The Hundred auction, which will be held at Piccadilly Lights in London on March 11 (women’s competition) and March 12 (men’s competition). “The auction list includes more than 50 players from Pakistan,” a source tracking developments told TOI.T20 World Cup: In the New Zealand camp – illness and Super Eight plansAs per the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP), Pakistan are scheduled to have an away Test series against West Indies in August. A…

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools violates the state Constitution, holding that public education funds are reserved for the common school system.The decision affirms a lower court ruling that struck down the 2022 law, which had been enacted by the Republican dominated legislature over the veto of Democratic Governor Andy Beshear.In a unanimous opinion, Justice Michelle M. Keller wrote that the Constitution does not permit the diversion of public education funds beyond the common public school structure.“The Constitution as it stands is clear that it does not permit funneling public education…

JAMMU: Border Roads Organisation completed snow clearance on National Highway 701A (Old Mughal Road), and two of its stretches were opened on Friday, ahead of schedule. These roads usually open around March-end.BRO teams cleared the stretch from Bufliaz (Poonch) to Peer Ki Gali (Poonch) under Project Sampark, and the stretch from Shopian to Peer Ki Gali under Project Beacon. “During the road opening, MoRTH director-general VK Rajawat, along with CE Project Sampark and Beacon, were present at Peer Ki Gali,” defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said Friday.“Snow accumulation still exists on the adjoining hill slopes at certain vulnerable locations.…

Activist investor Palliser Capital is championing Toto, the Japanese toilet maker, as a hidden AI gem. Palliser highlights Toto’s advanced ceramics, crucial for memory chip manufacturing, contributing significantly to profits. The fund urges better disclosure and capital allocation to unlock the company’s undervalued potential in the booming AI sector. UK-based activist investor Palliser Capital has taken a significant stake in Japan’s Toto—the company best known for heated toilet seats and Washlet bidets—calling it “the most undervalued and overlooked AI memory beneficiary.” The fund sent a letter to Toto’s board last week, urging the company to do a better job of…

Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma has had a rough start in the T20 World Cup 2026, getting out for three ducks in a row in the group stage. His poor run has raised concerns, but the Indian team management is still backing him strongly.Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel dismissed any talk of dropping him and said, “Absolutely no discussion on Abhishek Sharma in the group. He is going to deliver, for the team and viewers. He is entertaining. He is hitting the ball well in the nets.” How Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are…

Bihar School Examination Board releases second selection list for D.El.Ed admission 2025-27 The Bihar School Examination Board has issued important information regarding the release of the second selection list for qualified and eligible applicants of the D.El.Ed Joint Entrance Examination, 2025. The list relates to admission for the training session 2025-27 in all non-government institutions recognised by NCTE and affiliated to the Board.Through Notification No. PR 305/2025, the committee had invited online applications from candidates who passed the D.El.Ed Joint Entrance Examination, 2025, for admission to NCTE-recognised training institutes affiliated to the Board across the state. Based on applications received,…

In an exclusive interview to TOI’s Sachin Parashar, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaks about the significance of the AI Impact Summit, backs India’s legitimate security interests in the Indian Ocean and says Sri Lanka would like to resume ETCA talks in a progressive and transparent manner. You are visiting India at PM Narendra Modi’s invitation for the AI summit. You have spoken in the past about the gap between States in AI and how some nations are unable to use AI for development because of inadequate infrastructure. In that context, what are your expectations from this summit and…

Economists anticipate the decision will also dent federal revenues. (AI image) The Supreme Court has dealt a blow to US President Donald Trump’s favourite economic agenda – tariffs, to the extent that the US President has called the ruling a ‘disgrace’. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have been called illegal by the apex court, The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday said that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by invoking emergency economic powers to levy tariffs — a rare reprimand that delivers a significant setback to his economic program.What does the ruling mean? We take a look:Lower tariff…