Former officials under the scanner in FDR scam Chandigarh: The CBI has stepped up its probe into the Rs 116-crore fake fixed deposit receipt (FDR) scam linked to the Chandigarh municipal corporation and Chandigarh Smart City Limited, issuing a notice to the municipal commissioner seeking all relevant records.The agency has sought service records, appointment orders,…
Siliguri/Kolkata: After swearing in as a minister in the newly formed Bengal govt, Siliguri BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Monday said he “cannot forget” his roots and he would ensure concerns of north Bengal are taken to relevant departments and acted upon. Speaking to TOI over the phone shortly after taking the oath of office,…
Trinamool supporter Jahangir ‘Pushpa’ Khan’s arrest sparked protests in Falta, with around 400 followers blocking roads and marching to the police station KOLKATA: Eight people have been arrested for allegedly attempting to storm the Falta police station in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district and secure the release of jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan, with…
Chandigarh: Haryana govt has scrapped its IT Saksham Yuva Yojna, a scheme launched to provide IT training and employment opportunities to youth, leaving aspirants uncertain about their prospects.The citizen resource information department (CRID) confirmed the withdrawal on its portal, effective Monday. Officials said the scheme had been discontinued for a possible upgrade in future.Launched in…
Scientists at King’s College London have developed an experimental bone-healing material made from sheep wool that could one day offer a sustainable alternative to collagen in regenerative medicine. The research focused on keratin, a structural protein naturally found in wool, hair, and nails. In laboratory and animal tests, the wool-derived material successfully supported bone regeneration…
Hyderabad: Telangana govt has released ₹1,173 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly one lakh maize farmers as part of its large-scale procurement drive, agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Wednesday. The transfer is among the largest direct benefit payments linked to crop procurement in the state.The minister said the govt has already…
RJ Mahvash, known for radio to acting journey, is set for Satrangi: Badle ka Khel releasing on OTT May 22, 2026. She spoke about friendship with Samay Raina, supporting creators, and standing by them despite controversies. She also reflected on Section 108 promotions and is shooting Remo D’Souza’s romantic comedy. Known for her journey from…
Guwahati: Four persons lost their lives in a major fire in the city early on Friday, while another blaze reported in a different locality caused extensive property damage. Rescue personnel said both incidents resulted in significant losses.The first fire broke out at Joymati Nagar in the Jalukbari area at around 2:30 am, about 7 km from…
BENGALURU: TCS’ appraisal letters have triggered employee reactions, with some alleging reductions in CTC and downgrades in their performance bands. Discussions have also intensified around a drop in take-home salaries following changes linked to the implementation of new labour codes. The debate concerns the exclusion of gratuity from cost-to-company (CTC) under TCS’s revised compensation structure….
Riot Games has reportedly removed the Arcane soundtrack song “Remember Me” from some of its official music platforms following the criminal case involving D4vd. The track, which featured D4vd as the main singer, was part of the popular Arcane soundtrack connected to Riot Games and Netflix. Fans recently noticed that the song was no longer…
