Guwahati: Former Assam leader of opposition Debabrata Saikia has urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, citing risks to Assam’s downstream interests, public safety and ecology.In a representation to the President on Wednesday, Saikia flagged the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (USMP), saying its…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Lalit Kala Akademi announced the opening of applications for the 36th State Art Exhibition (2026–27) on Wednesday.Interested persons can apply from Oct 1 to 31, officials said, adding that 10 artists adjudged to have created outstanding works will each receive a cash prize of Rs 25,000, along with a certificate…
PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar as ‘hero’ after Flydubai cockpit altercation NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a “HERO” for his courage in protecting passengers despite being seriously injured during an altercation in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.“In the face…
Hasina made the remarks while addressing online a seminar titled “Safeguarding Democracy in Bangladesh: Rights, Freedoms and the Rule of Law” at Godfrey Mitchell Room of One Great George Street in London. TOI Correspondent from Dhaka: Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and…
Oil prices showed little movement in early trading on Thursday after both major benchmarks gained about $1 a barrel in the previous session. The oil market remained calm as investors weighed developments in US-Iran peace talks and the recovery in Middle East crude exports.Around 7 am IST, WTI Crude was trading at $90.16 a barrel,…
The film fraternity came together in Mumbai on Wednesday for the prayer meet of Mushtaq Khan, who passed away on September 24 following a battle with cancer. Several of his colleagues and friends, former co-stars and several other actors attended the gathering to pay their respects.Among those present were Poonam Dhillon, Rajpal Yadav, Mukesh Rishi,…
Astrological energies of the day suggest enhancing communication and making financial decisions across all zodiac signs. Aries and Taurus are advised to listen and evaluate before making offers and purchases. Geminis and Cancers are encouraged to focus on impactful conversations and to build connections through social invitations. Leos and Virgos should ensure their personal style…
New Delhi: A Delhi court has convicted a man for insulting a woman’s modesty over a seemingly casual remark, “Kaun se wale papa?”, made when she told her three-year-old daughter that her father had arrived to pick them up from school. Though the two had no prior dispute, the court held that the remark implied…
Mumbai: BMC has issued a public notice asking citizens linked to the 19,734 birth-correction entries made from 2024 to 2026 and suspended in its SAP system to submit documents for verification at their respective ward offices by Oct 30.The civic administration said the birth-correction entries were suspended after checks found that the required documents unavailable…
Screenshot of mobile clipping of ceiling collapse in theatre Bengaluru: A relaxed Wednesday afternoon at a cinema hall turned into a frightening experience for several viewers after a portion of the ceiling collapsed inside Bharathi Theatre near Jalahalli Cross in north Bengaluru.The incident occurred while Kannada film ‘Premada Oorali’ was being screened. Several moviegoers who…
