Large swathes around the air base still grapple with open garbage dumping, unsegregated waste, food refuse, construction debris and poorly maintained vacant plots. PUNE: The city’s Air Force Station is among the country’s important military aviation facilities, supporting operational flying, logistics, training activities and movement of military aircraft.The adjoining civilian airport at Lohegaon also handles…

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks during the Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence dialogue, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_14_2026_000556B) Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, who is slated to retire this month, credited India’s dominance in the escalation matrix during Operation Sindoor to integrated systems…

NEW DELHI: After the firing incident on two Indian vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 18, “Indian Navy is prioritising security for all Indian vessels stranded and waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz”, defence sources confirmed to TOI. “All Indian-flagged cargo ships in the Persian Gulf have also been asked…

NEW DELHI: Govt on Friday announced that the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 examination will be reconducted on June 21, while also unveiling a major structural reform — shifting the country’s largest medical entrance exam to a computer-based testing (CBT) format from 2027 following the latest paper leak controversy.For the retest — to be conducted on the…

Zanai Bhosle paid an emotional tribute to her grandmother Asha Bhosle after her passing. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she thanked people for their love and respect, calling the legendary singer deserving of every honour. Sharing a funeral image, she expressed that Asha Bhosle lives on in everyone’s hearts and will always be remembered. Read…

An IMD official said historical patterns suggested strong El Niño episodes often weakened and transitioned towards neutral or La Niña conditions PUNE: Major El Niño events often weaken substantially before the subsequent monsoon, meteorologists told TOI on Saturday, easing concerns about the system’s potential impact on India’s 2027 rainy season. This comes amid forecasts that…