NEW DELHI: At least 33 people were killed across five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain caused widespread destruction, officials told news agency PTI.Taking stock of the damage, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures and compensation for affected families. He directed district authorities … Read more
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay said the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination exposed “structural flaws” in the system and demanded for the test to be scrapped.Vijay said governments in Tamil Nadu had “consistently and unanimously” opposed NEET since its introduction, arguing that it had “severely disadvantaged the students from rural … Read more
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Pokhran II nuclear tests showcased that “no power can bend India”.Codenamed ‘Operation Shakti’, Pokhran II tests were a series of five nuclear bomb explosions in May 1998 that gave India official entry into the global “nuclear club” and the sixth country to declare itself a nuclear-armed … Read more
NEW DELHI: In what marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to bring back stolen cultural treasures, two historic Indian Bronzes originally from Tamil Nadu temples – 12th century Somaskanda (Shiva and Uma) from the Chola period and 16th century sculpture of Saint Sundarar and Paravai – were repatriated to India on Tuesday night from … Read more
JAMMU: Police on Wednesday arrested two persons, including a teacher, for allegedly aiding foreign terrorists by providing them shelter and logistical support in Kishtwar district.Kishtwar SSP Naresh Singh said, “One of the two, Mashkoor Ahmed, is a teacher in the school education department.”Earlier, one Maneer Ahmed was also arrested for similar offences.Both are residents of … Read more
NEW DELHI: Another India-bound LPG tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening, taking the total number to 12 while one more was crossing the conflict-hit strait, officials said.The ship that has crossed the Strait has been identified as Symi, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, carrying LPG. This is the 11th LPG tanker to transit … Read more
Nashik: Bird flu infections continue to spread in Navapur, with samples from two more poultry farms testing positive, prompting authorities to initiate fresh culling operations and expand surveillance beyond previously identified epicentres.Dr Sanjay Khachane, the district deputy commissioner of the animal husbandry department, said the latest detections indicate the infection has spread outside earlier containment … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested social media influencer Dr Neelam Singh alias The Skin Doctor for allegedly posting tweets against the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur. The complaint was lodged at Vasant Kunj Police Station by the Kapur family, news agency ANI reported citing sources. According to police, further … Read more
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, each bringing a different story with them. Fitness goals, personal battles, and lifelong dreams, the race held it all. What unfolded on the track was a result of commitment, hard work, and endurance. Yashika Aneja Winner, Chip Time: 00:27:14At 32, Yashika Aneja’s … Read more
Praveen Sood (File photo) NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood received one-year extension on Wednesday, days before he was due to retire on May 24, PTI reported.Sood had also been granted a one-year extension in May last year. He was appointed CBI director in May 2023 while serving as Karnataka DGP.The … Read more