The exemption will be available from June 1 to Oct 31 NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday announced a five-month duty exemption for all cotton imports into the country, aiming to cool down prices and ensure that the domestic garment and textiles industry remains in a robust state.The exemption will be available from June 1 to…
A Chinese research team has unveiled a new artificial intelligence algorithm that it claims could significantly advance autonomous drone warfare, enabling swarms of fixed-wing drones to independently locate and eliminate enemy targets even in heavily contested environments where communications are jammed and visibility is limited.According to a peer-reviewed paper published on May 19 in China’s…
Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After 50 days…
Meenakshi Goyat ended Vinesh Phogat‘s hopes of making the 2026 Asian Games squad with a 6-4 win in the semifinals of the women’s 53kg selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.Vinesh lost 4-6 to Asian bronze medallist Meenakshi in the last-four clash of the women’s 53kg category after winning her…
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who led the Indian Navy during Op Sindoor and spearheaded operations to safeguard India’s energy vessels during the Gulf conflict, is also credited with the Navy’s technological transformation, fleet modernisation and unprecedented maritime operations. On the eve of his completion of his over two-year term as 26th Chief of Naval Staff…
Imphal/Churachandpur: A section of NH-202, the Imphal-Ukhrul lifeline, was found dug up on Saturday near Shangkai Kuki village, allegedly using a JCB excavator.Sources said the road was deliberately excavated by Kuki villagers to disrupt vehicular movement along the highway.Meanwhile, Manipur Police said an attack on Friday at Roudei (TM Kasom) village was allegedly carried out…
PUNE: Amid mounting speculation over the future of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, state government sources told TOI that while the flagship welfare scheme will continue, there are no plans to extend the e-KYC deadline or admit new beneficiaries at this stage.Following a rigorous verification exercise, the number of beneficiaries has seen a sharp…
NEW DELHI: Medical students could soon get an additional year to complete their MBBS course, with National Medical Commission (NMC) proposing to extend the maximum duration to finish undergraduate medical education from nine years to ten years.In a draft amendment to Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023, NMC has proposed that no student will be allowed…
PSG’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates after winning the Champions League final (AP Photo/Armin Durgut) Paris Saint-Germain secured a historic second successive Champions League title after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest on Saturday. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed from the spot as Mikel Arteta’s side once…
Nearly four decades after Veerana turned her into one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable cult figures, actress Jasmine Dhunna continues to remain one of the industry’s biggest mysteries. Now, filmmaker Deepak Ramsay has opened up about the actress’ sudden disappearance, revealing that even the Ramsay family no longer knows where she is.Jasmine became an overnight sensation…