The ongoing pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) mapping exercise is progressing slowly in cities, including Pune and Mumbai, with senior election officials attributing it to the nature of preparatory work and high urban mobility.Data accessed by TOI as of April 24 shows that 65.1% of the state’s 9.88 crore electors have been mapped with the last … Read more
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Today it feels like everyone wants a piece of you. One call turns into three, a simple approval becomes a full explanation, and you’ll wonder why people can’t just handle their own stuff. That’s very unlike … Read more
CHANDIGARH: Nine residents of Punjab were deported from Australia on a chartered flight on Thursday over a string of criminal charges and immigration violations.The use of a private Nauru Airlines aircraft was necessitated after seven of them displayed “non-compliant and disruptive behavior” during previous attempts to remove them via commercial flights, according to documents accessed … Read more
United States federal prosecutors on Thursday released surveillance video showing the moment alleged would-be assassin Cole Tomas Allen – armed with guns and knives – tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and attempt to kill Donald Trump.In a video released by US attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on X, Allen … Read more
BENGALURU: A day after seven persons died when a compound wall of Bowring Hospital crashed on them following heavy rain on Wednesday, CM Siddaramaiah has ordered suspension of an executive engineer, tightened safety measures and ordered eviction of vendors from near unsteady and dangerous structures.The action follows a high-level review meeting at Vidhana Soudha Thursday … Read more
NEW DELHI: Today’s Chanakya Thursday predicted a big win for BJP in West Bengal, while News18 in its exit poll has forecast a tight contest with an edge to BJP.In Tamil Nadu, Today’s Chanakya gave a majority to the DMK and its allies where actor Vijay-led TVK has emerged as an X factor that may … Read more
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama. This year, it falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, offering a chance for reflection and peace amidst our busy lives. The article provides thoughtful messages and quotes to share, encouraging mindfulness … Read more
NEW DELHI: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven — from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.The ‘women and men in India 2025’ report shows female … Read more
F1 star Pierre Gasly reveals $5 million Miami home move and gives honest take on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wedding (Image via Getty) Pierre Gasly is having a strong 2026 season, and his life off the track is just as busy. The Alpine driver has started the year better than many expected and is … Read more
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday summoned acting Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe and protested the remarks made by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and stressed avoiding comments that might hurt bilateral ties.Director General (South Asia) Ishrat Jahan conveyed Dhaka’s position to the acting Indian high commissioner during a meeting at the ministry of … Read more