NEW DELHI: Pilots flying certain categories of VVIPs including Z+ category SPG protectees, Lok Sabha speaker, Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson, central ministers of cabinet rank, Chief Justice of India, CMs, governors and state ministers of cabinet rank, have now been empowered to put their foot down and refuse to fly if it is not safe…
NEW DELHI: As conflict in West Asia disrupts narratives and navigation, Mohammad Fathali, Iran’s ambassador to India, told TOI on Saturday the war against his country was an “illegal assault built on “illusions”. Significantly, he signalled Tehran’s continued cooperation with New Delhi, including safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Praising India’s…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer keys for Statistics Paper I and Statistics Paper II from the official website, upsc.gov.in.The provisional answer key was released on June 24, 2026. Candidates…
NEW DELHI: Security forces on Saturday launched a multi-area search operation across multiple areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to trace suspected terrorists believed to be operating in the region, officials said. The operation comes days after an infiltration bid was foiled in the Mankote area of Mendhar tehsil on May 12, in which…
Soni Razdan’s second directorial ‘Love Affair’, based on the Nanavati murder case and starring Ali Fazal and Kalki Koechlin, was shelved just three weeks before shooting began. Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rustom’, based on the same case, further derailed her plans. However, Soni remains hopeful, saying “one day, when the time is right, it’ll happen.” About ten…
Material choice is one of the clearest ways heritage is shaping modern housing. Traditional lime plaster is seeing renewed interest because of its breathable and eco-friendly qualities, while local stone and wood are being used to root homes in regional identity. Architects are pairing these materials with modern layouts to create homes that feel warmer,…
Mamitha Baiju is making waves across the industry once again, this time for her reported massive remuneration in the recently released Tamil drama ‘Kara.’ Starring alongside Dhanush, Mamitha has reportedly bagged a paycheck of Rs 2 crore for her role as Chelli, a figure that has sparked intense discussion among fans and trade analysts alike….
Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna (AP Photo) For much of the first half of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans found themselves battling questions around intent, tempo, and whether they possessed enough batting explosiveness to survive in a tournament increasingly tilted towards power-hitting.Inside the dressing room, though, GT’s Prasidh Krishna says there was never a feeling that the…
As the March 31 financial year-end approaches, crypto investors should take a structured approach to tax compliance, with clear rules now in place for reporting Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) transactions. Under India’s current framework, income from cryptocurrencies—including trading gains, staking rewards, mining income, and airdrops—is taxed at a flat 30%, along with a 1% tax…
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the American embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, security sources said, the second time it has been targeted since…
