Nine men injured in explosion Bengaluru: Nine migrants from West Bengal, who were daily-wage workers associated with an engineering firm, sustained severe burns after a leaking LPG cylinder caused an explosion in their paying guest accommodation in Bommasandra-Hebbagodi, Electronics City, early Thursday. They were staying in a single-bedroom unit with a small kitchen and bathroom.Police…
India’s ‘White Rabbit’ time network aims to cut reliance on foreign timing systems (Representative image to show time NEW DELHI: The Centre has commissioned a demonstration network that distributes a secure, tamper-resistant Indian Standard Time (IST) signal using “White Rabbit” precision timing technology, a move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign timing sources for critical…
An SUV without a registration number plate spotted on Pune roads Pune: Vehicles flaunting customised registration plates with personalised surnames, nicknames like “Bhau” and “Boss”, or simply no plates at all have become an increasingly common sight on city roads, raising serious concerns over road safety and enforcement.Many of these vehicles, particularly SUVs, use High…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has increased prices of its popular full-size SUV, the Toyota Fortuner, with the latest revision pushing costs up by as much as Rs 87,000 across the range. The hike applies to all variants, covering both petrol and diesel options, as well as 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains.This is the second price revision for…
Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha 5 The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released an important notice for candidates who appeared in the Sakshamta Pariksha (Fifth) 2026.According to the board, all candidates who took the examination will have to complete the biometric matching process and submit their original admit cards through the office of the District Programme…
The GUJCET 2026 counselling process is expected to move into a crucial phase with the publication of the final merit list and mock round results on June 17. The announcement will allow registered candidates to review their standing in the admission process and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming counselling rounds through the ACPC…
Dinanath Mangeshkar Kalamandir (DMK) auditorium at Kala Academy Panaji: More than a month after a govt-appointed task force recommended shutting the 900-seat Dinanath Mangeshkar Kalamandir (DMK) auditorium at Kala Academy, Panaji, for corrective repairs, state govt has yet to act.The task force had recommended closing the auditorium from Aug 1 for an estimated two to…
Northern Railway GM inspects Rampur, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur and Hardoi Stations Lucknow: Northern Railway general manager Rajesh Kumar Pandey visited Rampur, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur and Hardoi railway stations on Thursday as part of a comprehensive inspection of the Moradabad Division.The inspection focused on passenger facilities, station redevelopment works and progress of projects being carried out under the…
Pune: The demand for piped natural gas (PNG) in Pune’s housing societies has nearly tripled from 140-150 household connections to 400–500, officials from the Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd (MNGL) told TOI on Friday.The Union govt has been promoting use of piped gas to reduce dependence on LPG cylinders ever since the war broke out in…
Agartala: Tripura govt has directed all educational institutions, including madrasas, to begin each school day with the entire ‘Vande Mataram’, followed by the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, to strengthen national pride and unity.The move follows Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines issued Jan 28 which emphasise respectful and proper conduct during the national song. The…
