NEW DELHI: The national capital recorded a slight rise in minimum temperatures on Saturday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Monday and Tuesday. Warning of light rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds, as per a PTI news gency report.According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city’s base weather station, recorded a minimum…
MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on an illegal sex determination racket, police have arrested Dr Ravindra Kute, former president of the Indian Medical Association’s Maharashtra chapter, for his alleged involvement in conducting illegal abortions and sex determination tests, an official said on Saturday.The arrest comes after an investigation into a racket allegedly operating across Ahilyanagar…
HYDERABAD: The Congress govt has given a significant push for development of temples and is celebrating festivals in Telangana by spending hundreds of crores of rupees, with political analysis terming it as a strategic move by chief minister A Revanth Reddy to preempt the BJP from gaining politically on religious grounds in Telangana.After its electoral…
A team from the directorate of census operations, Uttar Pradesh, led by deputy director Ajay Kumar, deputy director Ashwani Dixit, and assistant director Jai Gupta, visited TOI office on Friday and addressed queries from the editorial team regarding Census 2027. Excerpts:Is it mandatory to answer census queries?According to Section 8 of the Census Act, 1948,…
NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a historic breakthrough for the saffron party in the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior NDA leaders.Adhikari was unanimously elected…
MUMBAI: Banks have asked govt to review the definition of affordable housing by revising property value and size thresholds to reflect inflation and changing requirements, as rising ticket sizes and interest costs render existing limits less relevant.“We are the market leaders in housing finance and our home loan portfolio has grown by 13.7%. Our average…
Several Bollywood celebrities embraced motherhood in their 40s, choosing parenthood through natural birth, IVF, surrogacy, and personal timing. From natural birth to IVF and surrogacy, their stories show different paths to raising a family. Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026, this gallery features stars who confidently balanced careers, public attention, personal choices, and late motherhood, proving…
The Supreme Court on Friday, closed the long-running tussle between governor R N Ravi and former chief minister Mamta Banerjee over appointment of Vice Chancellors in universities across West Bengal, bringing an end to the case that had continued for years.The court approved the recommended candidates for the remaining three universities and directed that their…
Kumar Sangakkara (BCCI Photo) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals’ home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, came under the spotlight during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad for some uncharacteristic dropped catches on the field. The issue sparked widespread discussion, with players and experts pointing to the stadium’s newly installed floodlights as a likely factor. New LED floodlights were installed…
MUMBAI: After over 48 hours of severe disruption in water supply across parts of South and Central Mumbai, the BMC on Friday evening said it had successfully completed repairs on the damaged 1,650-mm main water pipeline on Dr E Moses Road in Mahalaxmi and began restoring supply to affected areas.The massive pipeline, located nearly 15…
