Kamal Haasan made headlines as he flew economy class to the sets of the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ sequel, earning praise from makers Vyjayanthi Movies. The gesture came days after he wrote an open letter urging the film industry to cut production costs. The post received mixed reactions on social media. Kamal Haasan has rejoined the…
New Delhi: While nine lives were lost in the inferno, a few residents of the building were saved — some were providentially away from home, two sisters jumped onto mattresses placed for them on the ground, and a handful were saved in the nick of time from the burning structure.Archit, a 27-year-old businessman, woke up…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands ended Sunday with 17 outcomes in all, including agreements on migration and mobility, green hydrogen and defence cooperation.Along with the war in Ukraine, Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten also discussed the situation in West Asia, calling for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce…
With temperatures in New Delhi already touching over 42°C and forecasts suggesting highs of 43–45°C, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in the capital. Authorities have warned of rising heat stress and advised people to avoid exposure during peak hours and stay hydrated. For motorcycle and scooter riders, this…
Crimes against women: TOI graphic about Ludhiana conviction rate Ludhiana: The city is clearing its cases of violence against women at a six-year high, yet nearly 80% of the alleged perpetrators still walk free due to witness intimidation and poor policing.Latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals the industrial hub secured convictions…
Sawant said the PM has urged citizens to plant a tree under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced the launch of the 90-day Green Goa, Clean Goa campaign from June 5 to Sept 5, during which 10 lakh saplings will be planted across the state.Sawant said…
Gandhinagar: Citing a “decade of disasters” marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing West Asia-driven energy shock, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the disruptions underline the need for energy self-reliance and a faster shift to green energy.At an event in Surat, where he laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects…
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday alleged that the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) probe against former Sena (UBT) MLA Vaibhav Naik has restarted. The Ratnagiri ACB has sent a letter to the Kankavli Nagar Panchayat seeking detailed information about the commercial properties purchased by Vaibhav Naik. Naik on his part has said he will not…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting on rejuvenation of Yamuna river, during which he asked the Delhi, Haryana and UP govts to work as a team with an integrated action plan to clean up the water body.Asking the three adjoining states to ensure standard ecological flow — the quantity, timing…
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has claimed that many star Indian cricketers were unwilling to play the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, saying he personally approached players during India’s tour of England that year and urged them to take part in the tournament.India toured England from July 19 to September 8, 2007, for…
