NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday chose Suvendu Adhikari to be the next chief minister of West Bengal after saffron party’s resounding victory in the state, securing 207 seats.Adhikri met West Bengal governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state.“Bhoi is out and, as Prime…
Around 70 trucks have been deployed to transport construction waste to designated locations in the first phase, with another 200 expected to join later Bengaluru: Mounds of construction debris and years of accumulated waste have become a familiar sight across the city, blighting public spaces and creating a persistent civic problem. After years of unchecked…
BENGALURU: Abdul Jabbar, Member of the Legislative Council, was suspended by Karnataka Congress on Wednesday over allegations of anti-party activities during the recent bypolls in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency. Congress leader Abdul Jabbar had sought a ticket for the Davangere seat, aiming to become a member of the Legislative Assembly. However, the Congress party…
GIFT City is also witnessing growing activity as an increasing number of fintech firms seek licences there to broaden their participation in cross-border financial transactions. (AI image) Looking to invest in US stocks? Leading Indian new-age brokerages, including Groww, Zerodha, Angel One and Upstox, are expanding into overseas equity investing after obtaining licences from the…
NEW DELHI: A drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant has intensified fears of a wider regional escalation, with analysts warning that Iran-backed militias in Iraq are emerging as a key front in Tehran’s confrontation with the US and Israel.The United Arab Emirates said the attack targeting the Barakah plant on Sunday originated…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the continuation of the conflict with Iran, saying he would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons regardless of whether the decision is politically “popular” or not.Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a priority for his administration and…
NEW DELHI: A fresh round of price hikes by FMCG companies is set to make everyday essentials costlier for consumers soon. The latest increases across categories, from soaps and detergents to toothpaste and edible oils, in the range of 4-11%, come weeks after the fuel price revision in mid-May, industry experts told TOI.Leading consumer goods…
Tabu has always been one of Bollywood’s most admired and versatile stars. While the actress won hearts with powerful performances in films like Maqbool, she also impressed audiences with comedies and commercial entertainers over the years.However, apart from her films, Tabu’s personal life has often remained a topic of curiosity among fans, especially because the…
BAN vs NZ, 3rd T20I Live: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to field in the final T20I against Bangladesh, setting up an intriguing finish to the series. Coming into this clash, Bangladesh hold the upper hand after rain washed out the second T20I, ensuring they cannot lose the series. The hosts have…
People celebrate The Times of India Happy Street at J P Nagar on Sunday morning in Bengaluru. The event was filled with lots of fun activities and entertainments like Yoga, Zumba, music, Paintings, Dollu Kunita, drawing tug of war and many more. People celebrate The Times of India Happy Street at J P Nagar on…
