Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has increased the milk procurement price for farmers associated with Milkfed (Verka) by Rs 20 per kg fat, effective May 1.An official spokesperson said the move aims to ensure better remuneration for dairy farmers, strengthen the rural economy and reinforce the cooperative dairy structure in the state.Nearly 2.5 lakh farmers linked…
Pune: BJP leader Sandeep Khardekar has demanded that the PMC conduct a comprehensive audit of all water ATMs across the city after laboratory test report of samples collected from an installation in Karvenagar revealed the water was unfit for human consumption.“These ATMs are often operated by private players, and the source of their water must…
Lucknow: A Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday held that members of the transgender (kinnar) community do not have any legal right to demand traditional ‘badhai’ or ‘neg’ (customary monetary offerings).The court observed that such collection of money may fall within the ambit of an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The…
Ajmer: A 14-year-old boy lost his left leg after trying to get off a slow-moving train near the CRPF bridge in Ajmer on Tuesday, police said.According to GRP police, Praygraj had gone to Jaipur with friends for a two-day trip and was returning when the train slowed near the CRPF bridge. He attempted to get…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
Saudi Arabia hosted leaders and officials from across the Gulf on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region. The talks in the coastal city of Jeddah come as the White House considers Iran’s latest proposal to end the two-month-old conflict. “During the summit, a number of topics and issues related to regional and…
Bengaluru: Snabbit has raised $56 million as it looks to consolidate its position in India’s fast-growing on-demand home services market. The round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, and Bertelsmann India Investments. The funding values the startup at about $390 million, sources told TOI. Founder and CEO Aayush Agarwal declined to…
‘Dacoit: A Love Story,’ which was released on April 10, 2026, received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences but managed a decent performance due to its ensemble cast and its romantic-action theme. It performed quite well during its first week and maintained slight stability during its second week, along with an improvement on weekends….
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education is set to announce the Class 12 results on April 29 at 2.30 pm, marking a crucial moment for students across the state. The confirmation from education minister Gajendra Yadav had ended days of speculation around the result date.Students who appeared for the Higher Secondary examinations can access their…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already attracting the kind of attention usually reserved for cricket’s biggest superstars. The teenage batter has become one of the standout names of the IPL thanks to his fearless batting, clean six-hitting and confidence against top-level bowlers.Former India…
