Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah has sought answers from the Union govt over the inordinate delay in Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). He said that in 2022, ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi “boasted” that the project would be completed within 40 months; however, the deadline has now been pushed to 2030.“This…
Jaggery seized by FDA Pune Green peas sized by FDA, Pune Jaggery seized by FDA Pune Green peas sized by FDA, Pune Jaggery seized by FDA Pune Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unit in the city has seized 16 tonnes of jaggery, 20 tonnes of sugar intended for adulteration, and 68 kg of…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has formally opened the application window for the Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2026 for DNB post diploma courses. According to the official schedule, hospitals must complete their application process by May 24, 2026, while the deadline for trainees closes a day later on May 25, 2026. The…
Bengaluru: A case of cyber fraud and identity misuse was filed Wednesday at Amruthahalli police station in north Bengaluru against “unknown person” for impersonating Bengaluru North City Corporation commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar to solicit funds on WhatsApp.The FIR was filed by a gazetted officer, Akshath M M, a resident of Sahakaranagar, following a suspicious online…
Pune: An alarming surge in C-section deliveries across Maharashtra’s private hospitals has triggered fresh concerns among health activists and policymakers.State health data accessed by TOI reveal that C-section rates in the private sector have more than doubled in five years, jumping from 24% in 2021-22 to a staggering 56% in 2025-26.This rate is five times…
After ‘Army’ with ‘Sridevi‘, Ravi Kishan shares screen with Janhvi Kapoor in ‘Peddi’; says, ‘she reminds me of Sridevi ji’Actor Ravi Kishan will be next seen in the upcoming Telugu movie ‘Peddi’ sharing screen with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. Ahead of its theatrical release, the actor-politician called it a “special” feeling after working with…
Thane: As many as 150 families staying in Bandal Chawl adjoining Central Railway tracks have been asked to vacate their premises claiming the structures are in the way of a few infrastructure works connected to the new railway station being developed between Thane and Mulund.“Many families have lived here for over five decades and have…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) signed an MoU with the Indian Navy at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi to strengthen academic, research, and training collaboration in International Maritime Law, Law of the Sea, and allied legal disciplines. ‘The MoU envisages short and long duration courses, online maritime law programmes, residential research programmes, and other…
Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to obtain an undertaking from candidates contesting in two constituencies, requiring them to reimburse election expenses if they resign from one seat.The first bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan passed the…
Women pose during the launch of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Bengaluru Bengaluru/Delhi: Beneficiaries of the govt’s Gruha Jyothi scheme residing in rented houses may soon have to submit an affidavit to prove they are not claiming the subsidy illegally or for more than one household.Announcing the move in Delhi Wednesday, chief minister DK Shivakumar…
