BENGALURU: Following a dispute mirroring the Aravalli controversy, members of a Supreme Court-appointed panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park Friday after a plea against a 2018 govt move to cut the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Bengaluru’s green backyard. The park is facing pressure from mining and real estate interests eyeing its contiguous landscape. At the…
Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India rose to a record 45.5 lakh units in calendar year 2025, marking a growth of nearly 6 per cent, as policy tailwinds in the second half helped the industry overcome a sluggish start, according to industry estimates, PTI reported.The industry surpassed its previous peak of 43.05 lakh units in…
Simar Bhatia, niece of Akshay Kumar, stepped into the film world with her debut movie ‘Ikkis’, which hit the big screens on the first day of 2026. She chose to welcome 2026 with gratitude and calm happiness. For Simar, this film is not just work. It is the start of a dream she carried quietly…
At AIIMS Delhi, 524 faculty posts are vacant out of a sanctioned strength of 1,306 NEW DELHI: Nearly four out of every 10 sanctioned faculty posts remain vacant across 11 AIIMS, exposing a deep staffing crunch at India’s premier public hospitals even as patient loads continue to rise. RTI replies accessed by TOI show that…
The Corporate Affairs Ministry has relaxed compliance requirements for company directors by replacing the mandatory annual KYC filing with a simplified requirement once every three years under the Companies Act, 2013, PTI reported.The change follows a review of Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, based on recommendations of the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand will square off in an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, featuring three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. The tour will run through January 31.The series assumes added significance, coming at a time when several senior players are set to return…
‘Sacred Games’ star Elnaaz Norouzi has spoken openly about how she looks at bold and intimate scenes on screen. For her, it is never about shock value but has always been about meaning. In a recent interview, she got candid and shared that nothing is a straight yes or no for her. Elnaaz Norouzi about…
NEW DELHI: The malpractice of getting fitness certificates, including PUC, home-delivered without taking vehicles to test centres for renewal of registration will soon be a thing of the past. In a draft notification proposing major changes in motor vehicle rules, the transport ministry has proposed to make it mandatory for private vehicles to get fitness…
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch, Route & Fares: The much awaited Vande Bharat sleeper train is all set to be launched soon, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced. The new train will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in the next few weeks. Vande Bharat sleeper trains, aimed at providing superior experience to Rajdhani…
Mohammed Shami and Ajit Agarkar New Delhi: In the ongoing domestic season, Mohammed Shami has already sent down over 200 overs for Bengal. He has played the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and is currently playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Even though he continues to stay on the sidelines for the national team, the…
