File photo: Abhishek Singhvi & Himanta Sarma GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: Soon after Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesman Pawan Khera in a defamation case, a slugfest broke out between Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Himanta Sarma, with the former asking him to reflect on his “deeply inappropriate” statements.Khera was granted relief in a…
The Neolithic Revolution has sparked debate for years: Did it arise from local developments or through large-scale migration? Recent research in paleogenomics, published in Nature, sheds light on this. Scientists examined DNA from Moroccan sites like Kaf Taht el-Ghar, which dates back over 7,400 years. The findings show that agriculture in the Maghreb developed through…
Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day Thursday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is trying to take down.“Few answers are going to be complete, especially when you cut me off all the time,” the visibly irritated multi-billionaire said…
A touching moment from Diljit Dosanjh’s recent concert in Calgary is gaining widespread attention online. The singer-actor shared a video on Friday that captures a special interaction during his live show. In the clip, Diljit invites a specially-abled fan onto the stage. Diljit Dosanjh’s special song dedication to his fan During the performance, Diljit is…
Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell on return (Image: IPL/BCCI) Axar Patel, captain of the Delhi Capitals, heaped praise on Mitchell Starc after the left-arm pacer claimed three wickets in his first game of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to professional cricket after almost three…
New Delhi: Weeks into the new academic session, the absence of textbooks in several Delhi schools has forced teachers to improvise daily, redesigning lessons at short notice to keep classes running and prevent learning gaps.While private schools have managed the transition with relative ease, govt schools are grappling with limited resources and uneven access to…
Thane: Cultivators from the Konkan region have warned of a severe impact on Alphonso mango output this season, with yields expected to touch barely 15% of the normal volume, blaming unseasonal rain, prolonged cloud cover and pest infestations for the fruit’s steep decline.Mango growers from Konkan said the climatic vagaries have been battering the region’s…
CHENNAI: MDMK MP Vaiko has cast doubt on the reliability of exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, saying the predictions vary widely and the final outcome can only be known when results are declared.Speaking to ANI, Vaiko said different surveys point to contrasting outcomes, with some projecting a win for Dravida Munnetra…
Hyderabad: In a significant move, the state govt has initiated stakeholder consultations to frame rules under the Gig Workers Bill for its implementation.As per the first draft rules, accessed by TOI, aggregators that repeatedly fail to contribute to the gig workers’ welfare fund may face deregistration. Sources said consultations with key stakeholders are already underway.The…
Police, however, denied that any such attempt took place and said that the situation was under control Gurgaon: A dramatic scene unfolded outside the police commissioner’s office on Thursday after a woman allegedly tried to set herself on fire, prompting intervention by police personnel who snatched a bottle containing petrol from her.The incident took place…
