LUCKNOW: At least 89 people were killed after powerful thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, swept across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts, according to an official state damage report.The worst-hit districts included Prayagraj, where 21 people lost their lives, Sant Ravidas Nagar with 14 deaths, Fatehpur with 11 deaths,…
People walk past the British cruise ship Ambition, as French authorities ordered 1,700 passengers & crew to stay on board due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, in Bordeaux, France French authorities on Wednesday eased restrictions on passengers aboard the British cruise ship Ambition after tests confirmed that a gastrointestinal virus, potentially norovirus and not hantavirus,…
NEW DELHI: Govt Wednesday said it is going ahead with planned capital expenditure, developmental spend and subsidy payments, and no budget cuts were planned. Days after PM Narendra Modi’s calls for reducing non-essential spends such as overseas weddings, fuel consumption and fertiliser use, officials argued there was no plan for “austerity”, which usually suggests budget…
Michael Jackson, fondly known as the King of Pop, has been a dominant figure on the internet and in the headlines, even posthumously. As the biopic has caught the attention of fans of the beloved star, the songs and music videos have taken over social media for their evergreen tunes. Meanwhile, Paris Jackson, the daughter…
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced that the Class 12 or Higher Secondary (HS) results will be declared on May 14, 2026 at 11 am. The results will be announced through a press conference before being made available online. WB HS result 2026: Exam detailsThe West Bengal HS exams 2026…
PUNE: Amol Deokule knows the value of representing the country at a global stage. While the former shooter himself couldn’t play at the highest level, his dream is being fulfilled by his daughter Ankita. Amol, now a US citizen, is happy to see Ankita make it to the US squad for the Munich World Cup…
NEW DELHI: In a rare and emotional moment during proceedings linked to passive euthanasia, the Supreme Court praised the family of Harish Rana for donating his corneas and heart valve after permission was granted to withdraw life support, observing that his “life continues in others” through tissue donation.Rana had remained in a permanent vegetative state…
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLAs representing city constituencies have walked away with the lion’s share of ministerial and other berths announced by the govt so far. Of the 10 sworn in ministers, five, including chief minister C Joseph Vijay, are from the city. The others are: Aadhav Arjuna (Villivakkam), N Anand (T Nagar), Rajmohan…
Hyderabad: Several celebrities have joined hands to support the Telangana Police Women Safety Wing’s ongoing campaign, #StandWithHer.Officials from the Women Safety Wing (WSW) said that film personalities and social media influencers have come forward to amplify the campaign’s message, which urges men not to remain bystanders when women face harassment in public spaces. TOI is…
Kolkata: Food and supplies minister Ashok Kirtania on Wednesday announced that ration shops would no longer supply flour but will provide high-quality wheat to ensure better public health and transparency.After his swearing-in, Kirtania said the department would for now distribute the flour stock, still remaining in govt warehouses. “Flour will not be procured. We will…
