CHENNAI: MDMK MP Vaiko has cast doubt on the reliability of exit polls for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, saying the predictions vary widely and the final outcome can only be known when results are declared.Speaking to ANI, Vaiko said different surveys point to contrasting outcomes, with some projecting a win for Dravida Munnetra…
Hyderabad: In a significant move, the state govt has initiated stakeholder consultations to frame rules under the Gig Workers Bill for its implementation.As per the first draft rules, accessed by TOI, aggregators that repeatedly fail to contribute to the gig workers’ welfare fund may face deregistration. Sources said consultations with key stakeholders are already underway.The…
Police, however, denied that any such attempt took place and said that the situation was under control Gurgaon: A dramatic scene unfolded outside the police commissioner’s office on Thursday after a woman allegedly tried to set herself on fire, prompting intervention by police personnel who snatched a bottle containing petrol from her.The incident took place…
Panaji: The 2026 edition of the Campus Bird Count (CBC), a growing citizen-science initiative conducted as part of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), recorded an impressive global turnout this year, with 395 participating campuses, 2,382 eBirders, 558 bird species and 20,874 checklists submitted.In the state, 12 institutions took part in the exercise, collectively…
Ahmedabad: Children aged up to 15 will soon be able to celebrate birthdays at Gujarat’s regional science centres (RSCs) under a new state govt initiative aimed at promoting STEM education. The programme, titled “Celebrate with Science,” was approved earlier this week by the state’s department of science and technology.“The group will be charged a nominal…
CHANDIGARH: Punjab assembly’s special session on May Day descended into bedlam after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accused chief minister Bhagwant Mann of coming drunk to the House, triggering heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition benches.While Congress MLAs demanded alcometer and dope tests on all the MLAs present in the assembly, leader of opposition…
Dhubri : Two persons sustained serious injuries when a drug peddler, Ashraful Haque, attacked a mob protesting against his illegal drug business at Bheta Bazar on Friday. A police source said Haque has been detained and is being interrogated.On receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. However,…
Lucknow: Three UP BJP members are said to be in the race for induction in the BJP’s national team which is expected to be constituted soon.They are a former UP minister from Thakur community, a former Brahmin MP, and an OBC functionary in the UP BJP organisation. While two of them are in-charge of other…
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday took part in the self-enumeration process under Census 2027, submitting his details on the official portal se.census.gov.in as the first phase of the exercise began.After completing the process, Sharma appealed to citizens to actively participate. “Census is a vital exercise for nation-building. I urge everyone to take part…
KOLKATA: Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling in 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas following reports of irregularities during the second phase of Bengal polls. Of the 15 polling stations, 11 are in Magrahat West and four in Diamond Harbour.The repolling is scheduled for Saturday (May 2) from 7am to 6pm,…
