NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said consumers willing to forgo central assistance for setting up rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar scheme may use non-DCR (domestic content requirement) solar modules for their installations.The clarification was issued days after the ministry of new and renewable energy made it mandatory for all solar projects…
Representative image (AI generated) NEW DELHI: Pakistan has boosted its space surveillance power manifold by launching a series of six earth observation (EO) satellites in the last one and a half years. These EO or spy satellites can be used by Pakistan to keep an eye on India’s borders, troop deployment and military assets.Pak launched…
NEW DELHI: India’s first ‘made-in-India’ C295 military transport aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test-flight at the final assembly line in Gujarat, “marking a big milestone for Indian aviation and defence”. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), in partnership with Airbus, is manufacturing the C295 aircraft at the Vadodara plant.In an official post on X, Airbus…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday denied that there was any proposal or discussion about the Mamata Banerjee led party merging with the Congress at a meeting between leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday.The meeting between Rahul and Abhishek at 10, Janpath came a day after…
TOI Correspondent from London: A year after limping out shell-shocked from the burning wreckage of the Air India Dreamliner (AI 171), the crash’s sole survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, is still struggling with physical pain, bereavement, financial difficulties and psychological problems.After the crash, Viswashkumar (39) had returned to the UK on Sept 15 to be with his…
TOI Correspondent from London: Dozens of Hindus from Peterborough travelled to London for a landmark high court hearing on Wednesday in which a Hindu temple in Peterborough is bringing a judicial review challenging the city council over its decision to sell the site the temple is located on to a local mosque.A court overflow room…
Serena Williams vs Venus Williams net worth in 2025: Tennis sisters, career, business, and lifestyle compared (Image via Getty) Serena Williams and Venus Williams revolutionised women’s tennis while becoming international business icons. Off the court, their success has made them some of the wealthiest athletes in the world.Thanks to their ever-expanding investment portfolios, endorsement deals,…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “have to pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a deal, underscoring his growing impatience with a diplomatic process that he himself has repeatedly said would produce quick results. “Iran is all talk and no action. They’ve taken…
The teaser of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, was unveiled on Wednesday and quickly became a talking point on social media. While many fans praised the action-packed glimpse into YRF’s first female-led spy thriller, others accused the makers of borrowing scenes and ideas from international films, including the French classic La Femme Nikita and…
Cricket star Virat Kohli has been named India’s most valuable celebrity in the first-ever Fortune India-Interbrand Most Valuable Celebrities list. Kohli tops the rankings with a brand value of Rs 3,542 crore.The list, released by Fortune India in partnership with global brand consultancy Interbrand, measures celebrity brand value based on factors such as engagement, trust,…