NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a hike in the income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum for ration card eligibility in the national capital.Addressing a press conference, chief minister said the government had cancelled around 7.72 lakh “invalid” ration cards and invited fresh online applications.She also said that no…
US Capitol, home to Congress, where average age of lawmakers is among highest in modern American history The TOI correspondent from Washington: Mystery surrounds the health condition of powerful US Senator Mitch McConnell, whose prolonged absence from the Senate after a hospitalization has once again revived an old Washington joke: the United States Senate is…
Lionel Messi faces fraud lawsuit as Florida promoter alleges huge losses after Argentina star skipped Venezuela exhibition match (Image via Getty) Lionel Messi is now facing a legal fight in the United States. A Florida-based company has filed a lawsuit, claiming the Argentina star did not play in a scheduled match and caused heavy financial…
Mumbai: The city crime branch has recovered gold, diamond-studded jewellery, silverware, cash and an SUV collectively valued at around Rs 96 lakh in connection with the theft of valuables worth Rs 2.65 crore from the Worli residence of Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairperson Sachin Ahir.Crime Branch Unit 3 last month arrested four persons, including three…
The month moves like a river after rain, lively at first, uneven in the middle, then clearer near the end. As August begins, the opening days bring strong signs of increase in income, fulfilling desires, cooperation from siblings and happiness from children. During these days, there is a good chance of getting opportunities for the…
Today, the Moon’s alignment with Mars in Taurus propels ambitious aspirations forward. However, Saturn suggests it’s wise to reflect deeply before diving into new projects. The favorable Sun-Saturn trine highlights the potential for fruitful partnerships on the horizon. Virgos should reach out to knowledgeable mentors for advice on prospective deals; careful review of written agreements…
The lions captured on the camera traps in coastal Amreli district Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s coastal mangroves, long the preserve of crocodiles, migratory birds and marine life, have gained an unlikely new resident: the Asiatic lion. Researchers have photographed the big cats moving into and resting in these tidal forest patches — the first such record in…
New Delhi: Govt teachers are living in a constant state of interruption, their core job of teaching repeatedly sidelined by endless non-academic duties. Many describe being pulled out of classrooms for surveys, election duty, health drives, administrative errands and now census duties, often at short notice, making consistency in the classroom difficult to sustain.The ongoing…
Assam estate first to produce Matcha in India NEW DELHI: An estate in Assam’s Tinsukia district has created history by producing and launching India’s first-ever commercially manufactured Matcha tea, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in the Upper Assam district successfully produced and launched the premium green tea product, with…
Bengaluru: With conventional revenue streams nearing saturation and expenditure pressures mounting, the state resource mobilisation committee has advised the govt to explore alcohol tourism. Constituted to identify new revenue avenues, the committee has recommended that the govt encourage wine tourism as a niche but growing segment within India’s travel industry. The panel has proposed developing…
