Pathankot: Security was tightened across Pathankot on Monday after threatening emails claiming planned IED blasts at the municipal corporation (MC) office, a school and other sensitive installations prompted police to launch extensive searches.The emails, received at three locations in the district, triggered precautionary checks. No suspicious object or explosive material was found.SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon…
Pune: 17 members of two criminal gangs have been boked by Pune Rural police under the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).Police said the gangs were operating in Rajgad and Shirur and were involved in serious offences such as murder, attempt to murder, abduction, dacoity and illegal possession of firearms. Special…
Guwahati: Singer and music composer Papon on Monday appealed to people across India and abroad to support Assam’s flood-affected population, describing the situation as a humanitarian crisis.Taking to X, the singer urged citizens, organisations and well-wishers to come forward with assistance for those affected. His appeal comes as several districts of the state continue to…
Lucknow: A man, who tried to defuse a dispute at a café in Kaiserbagh in the early hours of Monday, had a narrow escape after an unruly group allegedly opened fire at him, police said. However, one of the bullets struck his friend in the leg.Police have registered a case against eight accused under various…
Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) will submit to the Supreme Court an audit identifying more than 6,000 commercial establishments allegedly operating from residential plots in violation of land-use norms Jaipur: Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) will submit to the Supreme Court an audit identifying more than 6,000 commercial establishments allegedly operating from residential plots in violation of…
Independent Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, along with, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das and national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, addresses a press conference NEW DELHI: With reports of protesters across the country being detained and arrested, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday accused the Centre of “breaching” its assurances on protecting them from police…
Kangaroo Island free from feral pigs after successful eradication program In 1802, a French explorer released pigs on Kangaroo Island as a food supply for passing sailors; 224 years later, Australia has officially removed the last of them.Kangaroo Island has been declared completely free of feral pigs, making it the largest island anywhere in the…
BENGALURU: Canara Bank plans to raise $2.3-2.5 billion through foreign-currency deposits under RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit swap window, its MD and CEO Brajesh Kumar Singh told TOI.The bank has already mobilised around Rs 7,300 crore through the scheme in July. Canara Bank’s loan book grew nearly 18% in the June quarter, outpacing the 11.6% increase in…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, starring Tom Hollland in the lead, will swing into theatres this weekend for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office openings in cinema history.According to reports, the superhero film that is in its fourth instalment, is reportedly tracking a USD 800 million worldwide opening weekend. According…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday enjoyed one of its best days at the Commonwealth Games with six medals overall, with Sharmila Dhankar making history after becoming the country’s first-ever para-athletics gold medallist. On Day 5 of the event, she won the women’s F57 shot put title with a season-best throw of 9.81m, ending India’s 20-year…
