Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed that newly appointed Union education minister Pralhad Joshi’s is only ‘interim’ minister. He alleged that the Centre is searching for a permanent replacement and suggested that Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis could eventually be given the portfolio.Addressing a press conference, Raut said Joshi was better suited…
NEW DELHI: Large parts of the country remained under the grip of an intense heatwave on Friday, with temperatures soaring close to 48 degrees Celsius in several regions, prompting authorities to issue health advisories. They warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat raised concerns across the country.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave…
MOTHABARI (MALDA): Hundreds of voters deleted during the SIR exercise mobbed this TOI correspondent at Mothabari in Bengal’s Malda on Thursday, polling day, asking whether he was there to “enlist” their names.In the first week of this month, this village made headlines after aggrieved voters held judicial officers engaged in SIR work hostage for hours….
Old Trafford roof (via Getty) Manchester United fans have been left frustrated after the leaky roof at Old Trafford caused problems again during the 5-2 Premier League win over Ipswich Town. Heavy rain led to water pouring through the stadium roof, with a waterfall-like flow visible around the Stretford End.The issue has raised fresh questions…
A 187-foot-tall dipterocarp tree For decades, scientists believed that the tallest trees faced one of nature’s toughest challenges: Getting water from their roots to leaves hundreds of feet above the ground. Now, a study of towering trees in Southeast Asia suggests some of the world’s tallest flowering plants have evolved specialised systems to overcome that…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu pole vaulters, returning from a national event in Odisha, suffered the humiliation of their poles being dropped from the train by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, who cut off the ropes that secured the equipment to the windows outside the compartment.The poles, each costing 1 lakh, fell…
A photo of Shrutika Baranwal with her parents. (Courtesy: The Indian Express) A degree certificate is usually a moment of celebration- something a family waits for, photographs, and carefully puts away. For Ramesh Prasad Baranwal and Babita, however, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) degree they will receive this week carries a grief that…
After making a cup of tea, the used tea bag is usually thrown away. Yet it can still be surprisingly useful for several everyday tasks. The tea leaves present inside continue to absorb moisture and odours. They can also be useful for cleaning around the house. A used tea bag has more to offer than…
Ayodhya has witnessed a sharp rise in visitor numbers over the past few years. This increase has coincided with the construction and inauguration of the Ram Temple in 2024, along with a broader infrastructure push across the temple town.According to a Press Information Bureau release, the number of visitors to the district increased from 6,022,618…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hopeful of returning for the second Test against England at Lord’s after missing the series opener with a finger injury.He said he is around 90% fit and has already batted in the nets.Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and need a strong response to stay alive in the…