NEW DELHI: Around Rs 90,000 crore out of the Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) will be utilised for partial funding for 60 types projects that cities can take up, including development of infrastructure, revitalisation of old city areas (5-20 sqkm) and development of old markets.Cities can also implement projects for preventing urban…
Mollywood star Kunchacko Boban’s recent Instagram reel, showing him playfully frolicking in the snow without any winter gear, has captivated audiences. The actor shared the clip to promote his upcoming film, ‘Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil,’ with a caption hinting at ‘courage gained in a mysterious situation.’ The video has garnered significant attention and reactions from fellow…
MS Dhoni at Chepauk (Screengrab) The veteran batter of CSK, MS Dhoni, is set to play his 19th IPL season. Even at the age of 44, he remains active in the tournament. In a recent intra-squad match at Chepauk, Dhoni was seen effortlessly smashing a six off Mukesh Chaudhary with just a slight movement of…
‘It Ends With Us’ director, Justin Baldoni, secured another win in his ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively and in a defamation suit against his former publicist, Stephanie Jones. Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively lawsuit In his battle against Lively, Baldoni and his co-defendants secured a win after a Judge Lewis J Liman granted their…
Shabbir Ahmed Lone (File photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police special cell has arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shabbir Ahmed Lone from near Bangladesh border, sources said. Lone was running a Lashkar cell from his hideout near Dhaka. The operation, monitored closely by police commissioner Satish Golcha, was the result of a cat-and-mouse chase of two months. A…
The Continuing Education Programme (CEP) at IIT Delhi has announced the launch of the 8th batch of its Advanced Certificate Programme in AI, ML, and DL. Earlier known as the Certificate Programme in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, the course is designed for graduates and postgraduates who want to gain expertise in artificial intelligence, machine…
New Delhi : I-PAC promoter director Vinesh Chandel, arrested here late on Monday, was sent to 10 days of ED custody after being produced around midnight before additional sessions judge at the Patiala House courts, Shefali Barnala Tandon, at her residence. The judge gave her order at 3.30 am.Meanwhile, ED has issued summons to Barbie…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…
The teaser of ‘Ramayana’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, has been the talk of social media since its release. While his divine appearance has earned widespread admiration, the film’s visuals have also sparked debate, with some viewers questioning the VFX and even speculating about the use of AI.One particular moment from the teaser grabbed…
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions touched a record high in March, with both value and volume hitting new peaks, driven by festive spending and financial year-end activity, according to PTI.Data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed that UPI transactions totalled Rs 29.53 lakh crore in value during March, up 19 per…