Kolkata/Darjeeling: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday made a slew of promises targeted at north Bengal on Wednesday, including the withdrawal of “false” cases against Gorkha representatives and the inclusion of the Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, which recognises official languages in India.He said the Centre was already working on…
NEW DELHI: The women’s 50 and above category at the Times Internet Half Marathon brought stories of resilience, late beginnings, and the power of steady effort.Nivedita Kapoor set the pace and claimed first place with a chip time of 1:48:13, delivering a performance defined by consistency and experience. Her steady approach carried her through the…
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna Twinkle Khanna once revealed that her late father Rajesh Khanna’s astrologer had predicted she would marry Akshay Kumar before she even knew him. The actor-turned-author said she was surprised when her father told her about the prediction because Akshay’s full name had reportedly been mentioned. Years later, Twinkle and Akshay married…
England’s captain Ben Stokes walks onto the field before the start of play on the fourth day of the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s cricket ground (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) New Zealand slipped from second to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after a 115-run defeat to…
Market regulator Sebi on Friday approved a raft of proposals, including the reintroduction of open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, relaxation of intra-day borrowing norms for mutual funds and a faster fundraising mechanism for alternative investment funds (AIFs), PTI reported.The decisions were taken at the regulator’s board meeting, which also cleared measures to simplify…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The national selection committee has decided to bench Sanju Samson for the three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe starting on July 23. Ishan Kishan will don the role of the lead wicketkeeper while Prabhsimran Singh has received a maiden call up. TOI understands that the selectors have only rested Samson…
Fresh buzz from the South film industry suggests that the release calendar for two major pan-Indian films could change soon. Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Yash’s ‘Toxic’ are currently among the most awaited films in Indian cinema, and reports now hint at a possible reshuffle in their release plans. Industry circles believe ‘Toxic’ could take advantage…
Did Candace Owens hint at Donald Trump’s involvement in Charlie Kirk case? Laura Loomer responds (Image via Getty) Candace Owens sparked fresh debate online after reacting to a New York Times report about President Donald Trump’s reported phone call with Charlie Kirk before Kirk’s death. Soon after Owens shared her thoughts on X, Laura Loomer…
Bengaluru: From pioneering India’s first hydroelectric power generation in 1902 at Shivanasamudra to emerging as the country’s leading hydel powerhouse today, Karnataka’s journey in harnessing water for energy has come full circle. At a time when the nation is accelerating its transition towards clean energy, the state has reaffirmed its historic leadership with a record-breaking…
Venkatesh Iyer (ANI Photo) BENGALURU: Behind the calm, composed exterior of Venkatesh Iyer lies a cricketer clear in thought, confident in his craft and unwavering in his team-first approach.Over five seasons, Iyer featured in 62 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders before being released and picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the mini-auction for Rs…
