AHMEDABAD: Defying odds in a communally sensitive pocket of Godhra — Ground Zero of the 2002 Gujarat violence — an independent candidate, Apexa Soni, scripted an unlikely victory from Ward 7, where Hindu votes are negligible, underscoring a rare show of social harmony and grassroots support.The ward comprises Satpul, Hayatni Wadi, Vachla Odha, Chuchla Plot,…
Streamer Tectone has been banned from YouTube for one week. The creator shared the news himself on X, where he explained that he cannot post videos or go live during this time. According to him, the ban was given because of “excessive swearing” in his content. This means he used too many bad words in…
Banks will be allowed to extend relief measures to borrowers in calamity-hit areas without waiting for individual requests, under revised Reserve Bank of India guidelines that will come into force from July 1, 2026.The RBI on Wednesday issued fresh directions after considering stakeholder feedback on draft norms covering relief measures in areas affected by natural…
Gujarat has initiated battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 870 MW at five locations across the state to strengthen grid stability and support the growing integration of renewable energy, PTI reported citing officials on Saturday.Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are used to store electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources and…
SRINAGAR: The meteorological department has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds and also snowfall at some places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours due to strong western disturbance, even as heavy rains flooded roads in Srinagar on Friday.Authorities have issued an advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and follow safety precautions, especially…
The yen has been steadily depreciating as Japan gradually emerges from decades of economic stagnation. (Image source: Adobe Stock) The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, a move that is likely to heighten concerns among policymakers and keep market participants alert for the possibility of official intervention…
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo-AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is once again scrambling to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, insisting that a broader peace agreement is within reach even as renewed missile exchanges, mutual threats, and deep mistrust continue to push the Middle East toward another dangerous…
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that meditation and mindfulness were “extremely valuable” for nation-building, asserting that a developed India would be built by “youngsters who are mentally calm, socially responsible, and sensitive towards society”.He was addressing devotees at the 45th anniversary of The Art of Living Foundation after inaugurating the Dhyan Mandir on…
A key accused linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reviving focus on cross-border militancy.An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tailstrike during landing, prompting an aircraft inspection and flight disruptions.Satirical online group Cockroach Janta Party had its X account withheld in India, days after it…
Ganesha idol commissioned by Mohan Rao family to be installed at Sanghaniketan at Mannagudda in Mangaluru Mangaluru: The 79th annual Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava organised by Keshava Smrithi Samvardhana Trust, Sri Ganeshotsava Samiti, Sanghaniketan, Pratapnagar, will be held from Sept 14 to 18. The celebrations will begin at 10 am on Sept 14 with the inauguration by…
