NEW DELHI: Exit polls have projected a massive victory for Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, with the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance set to cross the 130-seat mark in Asia’s richest civic body. In contrast, the Shiv Sena (UBT)–MNS alliance is expected to lag far behind, with projections placing it at just over 60…
RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta is upbeat on India’s growth prospects, especially due to a series of reforms. In her first interview since taking charge eight months ago, she tells TOI that the recent movement of the rupee is not a concern. Excerpts:What’s your overall assessment on growth and inflation, and are we nearing the…
Amrita Rao may have debuted with the 2002 film ‘Ab Ke Baras’ but she catapulted to success with the 2003 hit film, ‘Ishq Vishk’. The film not only made her a household name but also earned her recognition alongside Shahid Kapoor. Amrita Rao’s first magazine cover caused disappointment One of the first setbacks came with…
The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has launched Sikkim’s first border village community radio station, “Sikkim Sundari”. The move aims to improve communication and access to information in remote high-altitude areas, officials said.According to the Defence PRO, the station will broadcast local news, weather updates, and information on government schemes, while also serving as a platform…
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced fresh restrictions on authorised dealers (ADs) in the foreign exchange market following a “review of evolving market conditions”, as the rupee remains under pressure, according to PTI.In a late-evening notification, the central bank said ADs — banks authorised to deal in foreign exchange — will not be…
Himanta Biswa Sarma; Zubeen Garg (File photos) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that he will provide all future updates on the Zubeen Garg case and make all statements regarding the singer’s death only through Facebook Live to prevent “miscommunication.”The Assamese cultural icon, 52-year-old Zubeen Garg, passed away on September…
Amid the box office success of ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Andy Weir and Drew Goddard are talking about working together again on another sci‑fi project, signalling the start of what could become a lasting creative partnership. Their collaboration began with ‘The Martian’ and has since deepened around ‘Project Hail Mary’, earning them a reputation for blending…
Acclaimed filmmaker Jeethu Joseph shared his approach to online negativity, stating he disregards insults from fake IDs, preferring honest feedback. He revealed that his team alerted him to such attacks, which he believes are common among public figures. Joseph, drawing from his farmer background, views opposition as a natural part of life’s journey, focusing instead…
The Income tax department is holding back a chunk of refund payments after detecting wrongful deduction claims in several high-value and system-red-flagged filings, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said on Monday, PTI reported. Legitimate refunds, he added, should be cleared “this month or by December”.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at Bharat Mandapam,…
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and his wife Rajshree Yadav, party leaders and former Bihar CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi and others show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting votes, in Patna. (PTI Photo) PATNA: Voting in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections concluded with a 57.9% turnout in Patna…
