As much of North India begins to transition into warmer summer weather, parts of Uttarakhand’s high Himalayan region are still experiencing intense winter conditions. Heavy snowfall has been reported in the upper reaches of Chamoli district since Sunday night, covering the sacred town of Badrinath and nearby mountain peaks in thick layers of snow. The…
Precious metals vs Equities: Precious metals have outperformed equities in recent periods, but improving earnings prospects and a shift in the Nifty-to-Gold+Silver ratio may signal a potential comeback for equities. (Image: AI/ET Now) Equities vs Precious Metals: Recent movements across global markets have revived the debate among investors: should portfolios tilt toward equities or continue…
A fire broke out at the Fujairah port in the UAE after the harbour was hit once again by a drone attack. According to the video, thick plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the sky from the area following the strike. Following the strike, the port had suspended oil loadings and damage is…
In early February, India and the US announced a trade deal framework under which the US cut tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Amidst ongoing uncertainty related to tariffs under the Donald Trump administration, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has shared an update on the India-US trade deal. The official…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
Veteran actor Asha Parekh, celebrated for iconic films such as ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Caravan’, ‘Chirag’, ‘Teesri Manzil’ and ‘Love In Tokyo’, has had a remarkable career spanning decades. The actress has admitted that Nasir Hussain whose death anniversary was on March 13, was the only man she loved. Despite never marrying, the legendary star has often…
Aspirants 3 review: The ‘tripod’ — Abhilash (Naveen Kasturia), SK ( Abhilash Thapliyal) and Guri (Shivankit Singh Parihar) – is back for a third time, the three friends picking up where they’d left off in the previous season. The deep personal ties, forged through intense studying to crack the UPSC — the hierarchy graven in…
DLRS Assam Land Records Assistant Recruitment 2026 The Directorate of Land Records and Surveys (DLRS), Assam, has invited applications for 552 Land Records Assistant and related technical positions under its ongoing land records modernisation initiatives. The recruitment aims to strengthen the state’s capacity for digital land mapping, geospatial data management, and survey operations.Interested and eligible…
Renowned director David Dhawan expressed high praise for character actors, deeming them “essential” to the film industry and showcasing their brilliance that often eclipses leading stars. He fondly shared memories of collaborating with legends like Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor, whose roles brought immeasurable charm to his classic comedy films alongside Govinda. Read on to…
