MEERUT/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said, “The country already knows you are naked, then what was the need for taking off your clothes,” lambasting Congress for using the global AI summit to display its “gandi and nangi (dirty and shameless)” politics before foreign guests, report Sandeep Rai & Kumar Rakesh. He also pinned…
Opposition alleged the ‘rat’ explanation was a cover for the scam as paddy worth Rs 30 crore has either rotted, gone missing or been written off RAIPUR: ‘Rats’ have become Chhattisgarh’s newest political flashpoint after managers at paddy procurement centres blamed rodents, among other reasons, for paddy worth crores of rupees going missing or rotting.In…
Donald Trump (File photo) Cuba dismissed US President Donald’s Trump’s tariff threat on Friday, calling it a “brutal act of aggression”. Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to the Caribbean island.“We denounce to the world this brutal act of aggression against Cuba and its people, who for more than 65…
Prahlad Kakkar recalls Protima Bedi’s boldness. He recounts Pooja Bedi’s early modelling days and her free spirit. Pooja would hitch rides and once distributed Swatch watches. Kakkar was impressed but worried about her safety. He describes her as a captivating personality. He also remembers Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Salman Khan. Ad-filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar recently…
NEW DELHI: Despite a steep increase in penalties and holding parents responsible for juvenile driving, the measures taken against this menace on roads have not proven to be a strong enough deterrent. According to govt data, 2,537 juvenile drivers were killed in road crashes in 2023—though the number was slightly lower than in the previous…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit from Feb 18 to 20, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to meet in the second week of this month to consider big-ticket defence procurement proposals, a defence source told TOI. Most…
Salman Khan is one of Bollywood’s most loved stars. Fondly called ‘Bhaijaan’ by his fans, he is not only known for his blockbuster films but also for his grand parties and get-togethers, especially at his farmhouse. While many have heard stories about these star-studded nights, Shehnaaz Gill, his ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ co-star,…
Vincent Keymer Exclusive Interview (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Vincent Keymer was an International Master (IM) and barely 13 years old when he first stamped his authority on home soil by clinching the prestigious Grenke Chess Open title in 2018. Hosted in the German city of Karlsruhe, the Grenke festival has always carried the proud weight…
Kajol and Twinkle’s reality show ‘Two Much’ has Sonakshi Sinha and Manish Malhotra as guests in its latest episode. During the chat, Kajol praised Manish for always ensuring his actresses feel confident and never uncomfortable about their bodies.She revealed, “Manish has never once told me, ‘Listen, you should lose some weight for the outfit.’ In…
As 2026 gets underway, it’s advisable to check the bank holiday calendar before planning a visit to the branch. Missing a holiday can quickly turn a bank visit into a wasted trip, particularly in the early days of the year when people are getting back to work and managing their finances. Banks in India observe…
