As Tamil Nadu is set to vote on Thursday, the assembly elections are emerging as a crucial political contest, one that could put the resilience of the state’s long-dominant Dravidian model to the test.Several constituencies are set to be closely watched in Tamil Nadu. MK Stalin seeks to retain Kolathur, while Udhayanidhi Stalin faces a…
NEW DELHI: Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian agricultural workers and rice production, and the most intense risk from future extreme heat events is concentrated around densely populated farming regions of the Ganges and Indus River basin, said a new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological…
Rescue dog finally finds a home after five years, only to be returned just 12 days later for a heartbreaking reason An 11-year-old rescue dog named Ralph continues to wait for a permanent home in Oakwood Dog Rescue after a short-lived adoption ended within 12 days, leaving staff concerned about his future. What lies ahead…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The spotlight was firmly on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi heading into Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants, with Sooryavanshi coming into the game in red-hot form. But on this occasion, the teenage sensation endured a rare failure.Sooryavanshi managed just 8 runs off 11 balls, unable to find the rhythm that…
JKBOSE Class 12th Summer zone result 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has formally declared the Class 12 Summer Zone Result 2026, on the official website, jkresults.nic.in, today, April 22, 2026. Results have been announced on the website, and students appearing in the Higher Secondary School Examination (Class 12), under the…
Singer Jasmine Sandlas reached a new level of popularity after lending her voice to tracks in ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. She opened up about her journey in the Hindi film industry, touching on both her professional milestones and personal struggles, including her battle with alcoholism, her path to recovery, and the profound impact of…
The company’s net profit rising 9.7 per cent QoQ to Rs 332 crore from Rs 303 crore, while revenue increased 2.5 per cent QoQ to Rs 2,858 crore compared to Rs 2,787 crore. EBIT grew 5.5 per cent QoQ to Rs 435 crore versus Rs 412 crore, with EBIT margin improving to 15.2 per cent…
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a revised Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), replacing the 2021 framework and introducing tighter operational, compliance and customer protection norms for wallet and card issuers. The updated rules apply to all PPI issuers and system participants, with a sharper focus on governance, transparency and interoperability. Non-bank…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the April 26 Gujarat local body polls, BJP Lok Sabha MP Mitesh Patel has kicked up a controversy with remarks allegedly warning that development grants would be withheld if voters in Anklav elect Congress candidates, triggering the opposition to lodge a complaint to poll body.The Gujarat unit of the Congress on…
At the Times Internet Half Marathon, every category saw brilliance born out of dedication,an event that brought together countless faces, each with a unique story of discipline, effort and passion for running.In the men’s 21km (40-49) age category, Pramod Kumar took first place and a chip time of 1:19:26. Kumar has been running for more…
