Ranchi: Acting on a tip-off regarding a suspicious vehicle near Kanta Toli area here, police on Sunday seized a car near Chunwa Toli. The car was found abandoned, with police stating that a loaded country-made pistol was found under the driver’s seat during a search. During questioning, locals informed that three youths were occupants of…
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…
Kolkata: The fourth edition of Poila Baisakh Bird Count ended on Sunday with participants, according to preliminary reports, recording 400+ species during the three-day exercise that started on April 17. In 2024 and 2025, the species count stood at 544 and 523, respectively.The 410 initial checklists are also fewer compared to 775 recorded last year,…
Mumbai: Supreme Court has rejected a last-minute petition by the state govt to cancel the April 26 Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) elections. The state sought to avert the polls on a committee’s recommendation to eliminate elected positions within the council.Currently, the council comprises nine members nominated by govt and nine representatives elected by doctors. Last…
New Delhi: CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Monday wrote to Noida police commissioner Laxmi Singh, alleging large-scale detentions following last week’s labour unrest in Noida. He sought a review of all arrests and detentions and prompt release of all persons against whom no cognisable and sustainable material exists. Citing a fact-finding report prepared…
Chennai: Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have entered into a partnership to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers, targeting India’s fast-growing last-mile mobility market and potential exports to other emerging economies. The companies said on Monday they had signed a joint development agreement to co-design and manufacture a new generation of battery-powered three-wheelers. The…
In a harrowing turn of events in Beldariya village, Nalanda, the life of 31-year-old Sonamanti Devi was tragically cut short by her husband, Lalu Chauhan. What began as a disagreement regarding her attendance at a neighbor’s puja spiraled into a fatal confrontation. Authorities have since apprehended Lalu and are delving deeper into the circumstances surrounding…
Jharkhand is gearing up for a revolutionary dining experience with the high court’s recent approval for five floating restaurants to be situated on three serene dams. The successful bid by a celebrated firm from Varanasi paves the way for these enchanting venues to welcome guests by May 2026, promising to enhance the allure of the…
Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to provide information on a minor girl missing since 2018, warning of a potential CBI probe. Despite seven years of police investigation and a special team’s efforts in Delhi, the six-year-old’s whereabouts remain unknown. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Gumla…
Representative image: Security tightened across Kashmir Valley SRINAGAR: Ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror strike, security has been heightened across the Kashmir Valley. Officials said vigilance has been stepped up and precautionary mechanisms have been fortified, but efforts are underway to avoid unnecessary public alarm.On April 22, 2025, terrorists struck the scenic…
