Pune: Floating barriers installed by Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in the Mula to control aquatic growth are trapping waste and worsening river pollution, with a direct impact on drinking water quality, Hinjewadi gram panchayat has said in its letter to the civic body and irrigation department officials.The iron cables with floating plastic blocks installed…
Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…
UK 2026 visa revamp eases travel, tightens residency norms MUMBAI: Indian professionals and students eyeing opportunities in the United Kingdom may find it easier to travel and take up short-term assignments, but settling there permanently is set to become more challenging under a revamped immigration system rolled out in 2026.The changes mark a decisive shift…
Attention Virgos! Today may feel like a mental maze, so take a moment to breathe and ground yourself. Sticking to your usual rhythm is key—steer clear of unnecessary turbulence. Be extra cautious with everyday tasks, especially on the road. When it comes to partnerships, emphasize open dialogue rather than jumping to conclusions. Slow down, Virgo….
Dating rumors between BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon have resurfaced after a fan video from Coachella went viral. G-Dragon’s apparent liking of the post, along with shared photos of the same mirror, fueled speculation. Fans also noted his engagement with posts under the #jendragonisreal tag, intensifying the buzz. Neither artist nor their agencies have commented….
Chandigarh: Raising serious questions over transparency, fairness, and diversity in the designation of senior advocates by the Punjab and Haryana high court, a petition has been filed before the Supreme Court.The petition, filed by advocate Satish Chaudhary, has questioned the process adopted by the high court in its Oct 2025 list of newly designated senior…
Gandhinagar: The state govt has reportedly given the green signal to Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) to denotify about 36 square kilometres of land under the agriculture zone, facilitating its conversion into residential and commercial use in fast-developing areas along the periphery of Ahmedabad city. Sources said that the move is likely to be implemented…
Chennai: Brushing aside talk of anti-incumbency, Velachery MLA Aassan Maulaana, who is seeking a re-election, asserts there is no anger against him on the ground. In an interaction with TOI during his campaign, the Congress candidate said he was confident of winning by a comfortable margin.You received backlash for saying in 2023 that floodwater will…
Vijayawada: The Intermediate Public Examination results in Andhra Pradesh were officially released on Wednesday, bringing cheer to thousands of students across the state. Announcing the results, Education Minister Nara Lokesh stated that a record pass percentage has been achieved this year, reflecting improved academic performance.According to the minister, 77 percent of students passed in the…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday doubled down on the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration posture, signaling a deepened skepticism toward the H-1B visa program while framing national “loyalty” as the ultimate litmus test for immigrants.Speaking at TurningPointUSA townhall in Georgia, Vance deflected an Indian-origin student’s question regarding the decades-long green…
