India has called for transparency in the Security Council listing and delisting groups (India’s Charge d’Affaires at the UN Mission, Yojna Patel) India on Wednesday called for greater transparency and objectivity in UN Security Council sanctions decisions, saying membership of the powerful 15-nation body must not be used to “legitimise” terrorists, in a veiled criticism…
Chandrashila Trek in Uttarakhand is a dream of almost every trekker and adventure seeker. However, if you have been planning a trip here, you might need to put your plans on hold for sometime. The local authorities and priests have requested trekkers, tourists and pilgrims not to undertake the trek for sometime as it has…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer marked his return to India’s T20I side in historic fashion on Friday, taking charge of the team on his captaincy debut in the format after the longest absence from T20Is before leading a side internationally.When Iyer walked out for the toss in the opening T20I against…
Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has reacted to the the ongoing students protests at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The actress-turned-politician, took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note, as she shared her opinion on the protests. She spoke about how she feels the protests have being hijacked.She wrote, “Those who take the…
Businessman and former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has come out strongly in support of former partner Sushmita Sen, dismissing the criticism and “gold digger” allegations that surfaced when the two made headlines for their relationship in 2022.In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Modi reflected on his relationship with Sushmita and said he was…
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…
Russian soldiers arriving on the front lines in Ukraine live an average of estimated 20 to 30 minutes before being killed or wounded, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said.Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, Ratcliffe said US intelligence backed earlier reports about the mounting Russian losses. “Our intelligence is consistent with some…
Buying property in India has long meant trips to government offices, piles of paperwork and time-consuming verification steps. But is that changing now? Increasingly, the answer is yes.Under the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), a government-developed digital platform, several stages of property registration can now be done online. This includes preparing documents, assessing property…
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has not yet approached the Delhi Police to seek official clearance for its high-stakes Parliament march NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been protesting at Jantar Mantar, has called for a march to Parliament on Monday, the opening day of the Monsoon Session.However, sources said the organisation…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: From artificial intelligence training for one crore young people to free online coaching for competitive examinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech had several announcements aimed directly at India’s youth, with…