Lucknow: The UP Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad (UPRVUP) has raised concerns over the testing process adopted for smart meters in the state, alleging that the laboratory used for examining the meters was not authorised to conduct critical tests required under the applicable smart meter standards.The issue pertains to the four-member technical committee constituted by UP…
Jaipur: A day after TOI highlighted ‘Kota C-section deaths trigger cover-up fears as samples found sterile’, health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar Wednesday ordered a thorough investigation into every aspect of the case.Four women have died while five others are battling for life after undergoing C-section in Kota.At a high-level meeting at the health directorate, Khimsar…
NEW DELHI: Social media intermediaries must conduct due diligence even at the time of uploading apps, Delhi high court stressed Wednesday as it asked Google and Apple to remove mobile applications hosted on their online platforms that disseminate obscene pornographic content.“We can’t permit a whole generation of the country to be ruined. We understand all…
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (R) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday struck a warm and optimistic tone during their high-stakes meeting at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, with both leaders stressing cooperation over confrontation despite tensions over trade, technology and regional security.Xi rolled out red carpet…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Grasim Industries, Hindustan Unilever, and National Aluminium Co have been shortlisted as the top stocks to buy today (May 14, 2026) by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty, and…
The Tamil spy action thriller ‘Mr X’, starring Arya, Gautham Karthik, R. Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier, is now preparing for its digital release after completing its theatrical run. Directed by Manu Anand, the film hit theatres on April 17, 2026, and received mixed responses from audiences and critics. Even though the movie did not make…
Four years after Karnataka’s hijab row triggered protests, court battles and national political fights, the issue is back in the spotlight again. The Congress government in the state has officially withdrawn the February 2022 order brought in by the then BJP government that had effectively banned hijabs inside classrooms. In its place, the state has…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps what made it even more special was that it came in a chase, something Kohli has built his legacy around in world cricket. The RCB superstar responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth…
New Delhi: An inquiry has been initiated at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a cockroach was allegedly found in dal served at the doctors’ hostel mess on Tuesday, triggering concerns over food safety and hygiene standards within the hospital premises.The issue surfaced after a hostel resident shared photographs of the food item and alleged…
Mumbai: The NEET paper leak is an extremely serious matter, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.“The police are cooperating with the CBI. We want the investigations to reach to the root of the matter and every person involved must be caught and strict action taken,” he said.The CM said he was grateful to the…
