India are set to begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on August 15 in Galle, with former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof backing uncapped pacer Gurnoor Brar to provide the visitors with an X-factor. Brar, who was included in India’s squad for the Test series, made his international debut against Afghanistan in an…
As Jupiter’s combustion concludes on August 12, 2026, a transformative era begins. Those born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, and 30th should prepare for marked advancements in their endeavors. Meanwhile, individuals with birthdays on the 6th, 15th, and 24th can look forward to strengthened relationships and a boost in creativity. Lastly, birthdays falling on the…
Seven major stretches around Red Fort will remain closed to general traffic from 4am to 10am. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has announced extensive traffic restrictions around Red Fort on Aug 13 in view of the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day ceremony.Seven major stretches around Red Fort, including Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian…
Following the incident, teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, the electricity distribution company, 108 ambulance services and BMC ward staff were mobilised to the spot. (File photo) MUMBAI: Four people are feared trapped after a landslide at Gaushiya Chawl in Chirag Nagar, Kurla (West), early Wednesday morning.Two dead bodies have been recovered from…
Actor-turned-filmmaker Samyukta Hornad is stepping behind the camera with a slate of films rooted in her long-standing engagement with animals and the environment. On World Elephant Day, today, she tells us about her first project that explores the relationship between humans and elephants, while subsequent stories will look at other aspects of the natural world….
Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of Congress MLA Tharahai Cuthbert from the Colachel assembly constituency in Kanyakumari district.Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy passed the order while rejecting the plea moved by S M Anthony Muthu, who contested the election from the constituency on behalf of CPI(ML). Cuthbert won…
Hyderabad: The state cabinet meeting will likely be held on Friday, with a draft resolution to lower the minimum age for contesting assembly and Lok Sabha elections and other issues likely to be discussed.Chief minister A Revanth Reddy is all set to launch the distribution of new smart ration cards and other programmes on Aug…
New Garia-Airport Metro Corridor Kolkata: The Orange Line would start operating up to Sector V by Dec, Metro Railway general manager Prem Sagar Gupta said on Tuesday.“We are targeting to start Orange Line operations up to the IT Centre (Sector V) station by Dec 31, 2026,” the GM told TOI after the Purple Line TBM…
For cyclists, pedestrians and daily commuters, what was meant to be a dedicated passage has become an obstacle course Noida: The pilgrims have moved on, but the “cleanup has not kept pace”, said residents and commuters.Hours after kanwar camps along Delhi-Meerut Expressway were dismantled, the cycle track has been left strewn with the remains of…
A group of fishermen said that this same stretch was taken for dredging in the past, but the area silted up again Canacona: Betul fishermen have opposed the proposed dredging of Betul river saying it would adversely affect their livelihoods by damaging seasonal shell beds.A group of fishermen said that this same stretch was taken…
