Ahmedabad: Gujarat imported nearly 1,500 metric tonnes of silver in FY26, among the highest in recent years, signalling a shift in bullion consumption even as prices remain elevated, according to data by air cargo operators and bullion traders. Jewellers and bullion traders attribute the rise in imports to a mix of affordability, investment demand and…
Pune: Strict measures to curb copying, nearly 91% CCTV camera coverage, and the use of drones and other technologies led to a 2% decline in the 2026 results compared to 2025. Of the 14.33 lakh students who appeared for the exam, 12.86 lakh cleared the assessment with a pass percentage of 89.8. Two students scored…
N Rangasamy; V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Counting of votes for the Puducherry assembly elections will be held on Monday, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India NR Congress (AINRC), seeking a second consecutive term in office.The counting will commence at 8 am, and given that the Union Territory…
An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
Rapper Lil Jon has opened up about the final father-son trip he took with his son Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, who passed away at the age of 27 earlier this year. In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Saturday, May 2, the 55-year-old musician urged his followers not to delay spending…
UPTET 2026: The registration process for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 will close today, May 3, 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the examination must complete their application through the official website at upessc.up.gov.in before the deadline. The application process started on March 27, 2026, and the examination authority has clearly…
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. A consortium of Lakshmi N Mittal, Aditya Mittal and Adar Pooonawala has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities (Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals) for approximately $1.65 billion, TOI has learnt. A press release to the effect is expected to follow soon.After regulatory checks including…
MUMBAI: Central Railway has marked a major milestone in freight operations with the commencement of automobile loading from the newly notified Igatpuri Goods Shed on May 2. The move is expected to strengthen rail-based vehicle logistics in the Nashik industrial region and provide manufacturers with a faster, more efficient transport option. The inaugural indent for…
A Champagne and tea moment at Chia Kutir When custodians of the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC) arrived in India for the first time, it marked a strategic convergence between two of the most well-known origin stories. On the misty slopes of Darjeeling, where India’s first GI-tagged product is grown in around 87…
Ahmedabad: An 18-year-old woman from the western part of the city was reunited with her family after leaving home following an argument on Friday. Officials from the Abhayam 181 women’s helpline said the college student lives with her parents and grandparents. On Friday, she argued with her parents over her studies after they told her…
