German military likely to start conscription mid-2027, senior politician says Germany could reintroduce compulsory military service by mid-2027 if voluntary recruitment fails to meet ambitious troop targets, a senior parliamentarian has warned, as the country faces a growing threat from Russia and an unpredictable United States.The government introduced a new voluntary military service model in…
Manoj Bajpayee and wife Shabana Raza both debuted in July 1998. The actor reveals it was love at first sight when they met at a party. Shabana never visits him on set out of mutual understanding. Bajpayee says his success was built gradually through years of consistent hard work. Manoj Bajpayee and his wife Shabana…
Dhravya Shah’s journey: How a college builder created Supermemory and raised $3 million for AI memory. (Photo Courtesy: Solo YouTube screengrab) Most students spend their college years preparing for placements or graduate school. Dhravya Shah spent his building software. Before turning 20, the Indian entrepreneur had already launched more than 15 open-source projects, sold two…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) There was considerable buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad, with many expecting the teenage sensation to make his international debut in the series opener against Ireland. However, the team management opted to stick with their established World Cup-winning opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, leaving Sooryavanshi…
Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw SC appeal against ED inspections at Tasmac HQ (File Photo). CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt has decided to withdraw its appeal in the Supreme Court against inspections by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Tasmac headquarters, multiple sources have told TOI.“Tamil Nadu govt has decided to withdraw the appeal as the ED…
Ahmedabad: Education loan disbursals in Gujarat declined by 14% in 2025-26 as fewer students opted to pursue higher education in the US and Canada amid tighter immigration policies, according to the latest report of State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) Gujarat.Banks disbursed Rs 1,786 crore through 22,116 education loan accounts during 2025-26, compared with Rs 2,078…
Mohali: In the wake of recent fatal fire incidents in different parts of the country, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh has directed the municipal commissioner to conduct fire safety audits of paying guest (PG) accommodations, restaurants, gyms and other public establishments across the city to ensure compliance with safety norms and prevent any similar tragedy.The decision…
A video of the car had earlier surfaced on social media, showing Ketan Agarwal and his fiancée, Siya Goyal, driving with the sunroof open. PUNE: Pune police are examining the red electric car used by Ketan Agarwal on the day he was murdered during a trip to Lohagad Fort as part of the ongoing investigation.A…
Lucknow: The Special Investigation Team probing the devastating Aliganj fire that claimed 15 lives intensified its investigation on Friday — the fourth day of investigation. The two-member team scrutinised official records and has so far questioned 110 people to reconstruct the sequence of events and fix accountability.The team comprising ACS tourism and culture Amrit Abhijat…
NEW DELHI: In a major safety-enhancement move, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday got a “satellite-based landing system (SLS)” approach conducted for the first time on a jet engine aircraft in India. The regulator got the flight operated on an IndiGo Airbus A320 into Udaipur using ISRO and Airport Authority of India’s…
