Tesla’s wheel-free Cybercabs face US safety probe just a day after launch Just a day after Tesla’s wheel-free taxis hit the streets of Austin, Texas, the ride is already facing a regulatory speed bump. The US auto safety regulator has opened an investigation into whether the new vehicles, which lack steering wheels, mirrors and brake…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI photo) Mumbai: The BCCI is adopting a cautious route to deal with the rise of 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The board and its key officials are determined to ensure his early success develops into a long and distinguished international career and does not fizzle out after a couple of years of…
Imam-ul-haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha (Agency Image) The Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to send seven players and two coaches home after defeats in the first two Tests against England continues to throw up fresh details, with behavioural concerns reportedly playing a role in the removal of senior players Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman…
Representative Image of biodegradable plastic made from sugarcane and maize waste (AI-generated image) Onndinadaho Rasilwela, a chemical engineering graduate from South Africa, has won top honours at the 2026 Green Youth Indaba for developing a biodegradable plastic from agricultural waste. A member of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme, Rasilwela received…
The makers of ‘Ramayana’ stirred controversy on social media, after releasing a poster featuring Yash as Ravana with a poster that read, ‘Ravan Raj’. The poster appears to be a still from the film’s trailer. Team ‘Ramayana’ releases Ravana poster The post was shared on the official handle with the caption, “Dev Lok. Prithvi Lok….
Numerology on September 5, 2026, reveals the strong presence of Number 6 and Venus, impacting how Birth Numbers interact with relationships and duties. The guidance provided includes lucky colors, numbers, and optimal directions. Individuals are encouraged to adopt a practical mindset for problem-solving while prioritizing their personal choices and creative pursuits, making it a day…
CPI(ML) Liberation is looking to build on the gains made by its students’ wing AISA NEW DELHI: Preparing to assert the Left’s presence in upcoming state polls next year in Punjab, UP and Uttarakhand where it proposes to field candidates in certain constituencies, the CPI(ML) Liberation is looking to build on the gains made by…
Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, once the subject of a US money-laundering investigation, is being considered for a role in brokering a potential Venezuela oil deal. The Trump administration has enlisted Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt to help broker a major US oil deal with Venezuela, despite his long-running links to a US investigation into an alleged…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Chennai: The Duleep Trophy final got a boost of stardom with paceman Mohammed Siraj and left-hander Devdutt Padikkal joining the South Zone squad. For Siraj, the domestic assignment comes at a time when questions over his form, wicket-taking impact and workload have begun to gather momentum.TOI understands that Siraj’s place…
Sexual Harrasment (Representational Image) A shooting coach, who travelled with the Indian team for the Junior World Championships in Suhl, Germany, in June, is in the dock after facing sexual harassment allegations from junior rifle shooters who competed at the tournament.According to NRAI sources, the coach, an employee of the Sports Authority of India (SAI),…
