New Delhi: The Rastriya Swatantra party led by 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to win the Nepal polls with a landslide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Warm congratulations to the people and government of Nepal for holding the elections smoothly and peacefully.“It feels heartening to see my Nepalese brothers and sisters exercising their democratic rights … Read more
The EC expects the revision work to be completed on time, paving the way for the release of the final electoral roll on April 10 LUCKNOW: The total number of registered voters in India’s most populous state UP is expected to cross Rs 13 crore, with a significant increase in new applications filed during the … Read more
Lieutenant Colonel Veer Nali Randhawa Chandigarh: Ravinder Jit Randhawa’s life was shattered on June 17, 1997 – her husband Major Sukhwinder Jeet Singh Randhawa (Kirti Chakra, posthumous) sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Kashmir. Just 15 months later, she graduated from the Officers Training Academy in Chennai as a lieutenant, wearing the same olive … Read more
NEW DELHI: As India strives to ensure that children in grade three can read and do basic arithmetic – a core goal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Haryana has reported a sharp shift in learning outcomes (grade-level proficiency) at the government school level. A state-wide “census-style” assessment exclusively accessed by TOI shows … Read more
NEW DELHI: As parents worry about the negative impact of screen addiction among teenagers, legal experts including former CJI Ranjan Gogoi have applauded the intention behind the move by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to ban social media use by children below a certain age, but expressed doubts about the relevance and effectiveness of legislative or … Read more
DEHRADUN: The Indian government’s decision to cancel India’s newly introduced seismic zoning maps and revised earthquake design codes has sparked concerns among seismologists and geologists, many of whom say the move could undermine the country’s ability to prepare for future major earthquakes.The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) launched a revised framework in November 2025 proposing … Read more
Mahila Congress workers staged protest in Bhubaneswar on Saturday KOLKATA/RANCHI/BENGALURU: Several opposition-ruled states have launched a scathing attack on the Center over the hike in LPG cylinder prices, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asking women across the state to stage protests and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign.In … Read more
New Delhi: This can be disturbing news for women who rely heavily on the morning-after pill to avoid pregnancy. Doctors warn that frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills can disrupt hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, warning that the drug is only suitable for emergencies and should not be used as a regular birth control method.Gynecologists … Read more
New Delhi: Congress believes removal notice against Speaker About Birla Sending a “strong message” about the “sabotage” of the parliamentary opposition under the BJP rule, the fate of the notification was fortuitous given the ruling camp’s majority in the Lok Sabha. Opposition camps were encouraged on Saturday Trinamool CongressThe announcement that it would support the … Read more
PM Modi praises Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker faces opposition resolution to remove him from office, two days ahead About Birla Saturday got from Prime Minister ModiHe both praised his work and lashed out at his rivals in the BJP, saying Birla handled even some “arrogant and unruly” members from … Read more