SC directs Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are “empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations” while directing the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed at Jantar Mantar.The court’s observation comes at…
Dog owners visiting the Swiss border town of Chiasso will soon have one more responsibility besides picking up after their pets. From mid-August 2026, anyone whose dog urinates on pavements or building facades in the town centre must rinse the area with water or risk a fine for repeat offences. The unusual regulation, believed to…
Microsoft’s push into artificial intelligence is beginning to show stronger returns, with the company reporting a sharp rise in cloud revenue and a growing base of paid AI users in its latest quarterly results.The technology giant posted revenue of $90 billion, or $4.81 per share, for the April-June quarter, an 18% increase from the year-ago…
Every year, as the seasons change, millions of birds undertake one of nature’s greatest journeys. Some travel only a few hundred kilometres, while others fly thousands without recognising political borders or national boundaries. Instead, they follow ancient migration routes known as flyways, natural aerial corridors shaped by geography, climate and the availability of food and…
The ‘Ramayana‘ trailer that released online on Thursday, July 30, opened to rave reviews from fans and fellow netizens. After months of waiting, Namit Malhotra dropped the official trailer online at 4.15 am, IST, with simultaneous releases in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Following the release, fans took to social media to hail the…
It’s possible that this is one of those days when nothing seems to be right. The cost of living increases, mood drops even the most basic things seem to drag on. The Moon is not at ease for you, and it may make everything look darker than it really is. Don’t trust every gloomy thought…
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the 2026 compartment examination schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 students. The supplementary exams will take place from August 7 to August 14 in pen-and-paper mode. Eligible candidates can access the detailed datesheet through the official website and prepare according to the subject-wise examination schedule. The Jharkhand…
Make your own natural garden pest spray: 5 DIY recipes and the plants you should never spray them on There’s an understandable appeal to reaching for something from the kitchen cabinet instead of a chemical pesticide when aphids show up on your roses or whiteflies start clustering under a tomato leaf. But “natural” and “harmless”…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India enter a critical phase in their bid to stay alive in the World Test Championship (WTC) race, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill are taking a cautious approach to regaining full fitness ahead of the two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting Aug 15.TOI understands that Bumrah will begin…
The organisers said the co-located exhibitions will feature more than 850 exhibitors. NEW DELHI: The 31st edition of Gifts World Expo and the inaugural Paperworld Delhi will be held together at Bharat Mandapam from July 30 to August 1, bringing the gifting, stationery, paper and office-supplies industries onto a common business platform.The organisers said the…
