NEW DELHI: A Goa court on Wednesday granted bail to brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo nightclub, where a fire killed 25 people in December last year.The court of the additional sessions judge in Merces, Goa, granted bail to the Luthras, who had fled to Thailand after the incident and…
In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of ‘Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions’, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally conscious urbanisation. LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and…
Pro democracy protests in Myanmar (AP file photo) Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government (NUG) – formed by elected lawmakers ousted in the 2021 military coup – has constituted what it calls the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF).In a statement shared with TOI, the NUG says that SCEF’s aim is…
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting chats with captain Shreyas Iyer. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Ricky Ponting for a decisive team selection call after Punjab Kings edged past Gujarat Titans in a tense IPL 2026 clash, stating that the legendary Australian “once again proved right.”Punjab secured a…
UPSC CDS 2026 hall ticket likely in early April ahead of three shift exam schedule UPSC CDS 1 2026 hall ticket: The Union Public Service Commission is set to conduct the CDS 1 2026 examination on April 12, 2026, with candidates now awaiting the release of admit cards expected in early April. The recruitment drive…
German Automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV globally. Mercedes’ largest model has been updated with a fresh design, improved dynamics, a revamped interior and new tech. It now gets a flat-plane crankshaft V8, a triple-screen dashboard and a “cloud-based” suspension setup. The SUV will go on sale first in the US…
The story of Tarun Mishra is one that lingers in your mind long after you hear it. Anyone who follows him on social media has witnessed his quiet yet powerful acts of kindness—helping the poor, comforting those in distress, rescuing abandoned children and elderly parents, and caring for the sick who have nowhere else to…
Rapper Cardi B has been cleared of copyright infringement claims by a Texas judge. Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar had alleged her song ‘Enough (Miami)’ copied their track ‘Greasy Frybread.’ The judge ruled there was no infringement, marking a significant legal victory for the artist, who also recently won an assault case. Almost two years…
Mohammed Shami is set to feature in his first match in LSG colours against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The visuals of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka speaking to his former captain KL Rahul at the boundary ropes during IPL 2024, and…
Nearly 27 lakh workers are gearing up for a nationwide strike—triggered by a single move: the introduction of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament. These aren’t just any workers, but the people who keep the country’s power running—engineers, linemen, and staff across the electricity system. Centre is yet to table the Bill in the…