CHENNAI: The Central Crime Branch police arrested former Tamil Nadu school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in connection with the alleged Rs 100crore scam involving the issuance of recognition and other statutory clearances to private schools.He was arrested from Aminjikarai in Chennai.Earlier in the day, the Madras high court dismissed anticipatory bail application moved by…
A dispute over a Rs 100 note escalated when a passenger pushed a conductor off a moving bus HYDERABAD: A dispute over change for a Rs 100 note turned violent when a woman passenger allegedly pushed a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) conductor off a moving bus, leaving her with severe injuries to both…
BJP protested nationwide, demanding Kharge apologise for his controversial remarks about PM Modi NEW DELHI: BJP workers on Monday staged protests in Bihar, Jammu and Bengaluru against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial ‘baap’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an apology from the Congress chief.The protests came a day after Kharge, speaking at an…
As a Herbarium in 1950 (Image: The Trustees of the Natural History Museum London) Natural History Museum London hidden gallery reopening: a second-floor space in the Waterhouse building, shut to the public since 1943, has welcomed visitors again after more than 80 years. Its opening exhibition, Nature and Us, gathers 50 objects that show how…
Actor Nazriya Nazim has expressed her excitement about returning to Tamil cinema after 12 years with Scene, which stars Suriya in the lead role. Directed by Malayalam filmmaker Jithu Madhavan, the upcoming film also features Naslen in a key role. During a promotional event at a Dubai mall, Nazriya thanked the director for trusting her…
NCERT’s Minority Cell recommends stronger teacher training, region-specific research and measures to reduce school dropouts. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reviewed measures to improve school access, reduce dropout rates, and strengthen teacher training during the first meeting of its Minority Cell for the 2026-27 academic session. The meeting was held…
NEW DELHI: Former England off-spinner Gareth Batty is likely to join Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) support staff as batting coach, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.It is also reliably learnt that the 49-year-old shares a good rapport with CSK head coach Zaheer Khan, dating back to their playing days at Worcestershire.“We are in discussions with him. The negotiations…
The Full Moon in Taurus encourages us to reflect on what we cling to for security. With Venus in retrograde in Scorpio, it’s time to reevaluate past decisions and their significance today. While the process of letting go might feel daunting, it paves the way for personal growth and fresh opportunities. By implementing minor adjustments,…
Imran Khan’s lawyer sought an adjournment, requesting that the matter be heard on Tuesday. MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday adjourned the hearing on actor Imran Khan Pal’s petition challenging a ‘leave India’ notice issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Mumbai, to Tuesday at 3 pm.Khan represented by senior counsel VR Dhond…
In Hyderabad, numerous restaurants have repeatedly encountered food safety violations despite inspections leading to license suspensions HYDERABAD: Several of the city’s popular eateries have repeatedly been flagged for food-safety violations, raising questions about the effectiveness of inspections and penalties.Hotel Shadab, flagged in 2024, had its FSSAI licence suspended in Sept 2026. Shah Ghouse and The…
