Photo/Agencies Paris Saint-Germain secured a historic second successive Champions League title after edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest on Saturday. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed from the spot as Mikel Arteta’s side once again endured final heartbreak, 20 years after their first defeat in the...
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Maharashtra: 80 lakh women removed from Ladki Bahin scheme as e-KYC deadline ends
Representative image PUNE: Amid mounting speculation over the future of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, state government sources told TOI that while the flagship welfare scheme will continue, there are no plans to extend the e-KYC deadline or admit new beneficiaries at this stage.Following a rigorous verification exercise, the number of beneficiaries has seen...
Mystery explosion heard in parts of Massachusetts, cause unclear: Report
Image used for representative purposes Residents across parts of Massachusetts reported hearing a loud boom and feeling their homes shake on Saturday afternoon, though the source of the disturbance remains unknown.According to WCVB, Boston’s ABC-affiliated local television station, viewers from multiple communities said they heard what sounded like an explosion shortly after 2 pm (local...
‘Thought it was a toy gun’: Indian man in Canada unaware of friend’s Bishnoi links
Indian man in Canada says he had no idea his friend was working for Lawrence Bishnoi. Jashandeep Singh, an Indian man, who has been linked to the incidents of extortion and shooting in Canada, made some shocking revelations after his friend Arshdeep Singh was deported back to India for his direct role in criminal activities...
End of an era for Air India colonies in Mumbai’s Kalina as last of the occupants leave
Air India Kalina colony ends after 70 years of legacy MUMBAI: Unlike beginnings that arrive with celebrations and fanfare, endings can often be muted, marked by silent departures. Air India’s Mumbai story is a case in point. The Air India and Indian Airlines colonies that sprawl across 184 acres in Kalina, with the first of...
DK Yes: Citing fuel price hike and traffic jams, Shivakumar opts for low-key ceremony
After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is finally set to realise his long-cherished dream of becoming Karnataka chief minister. Opts For Low-Key Ceremony, Citing Fuel Price Hike & Traffic JamBENGALURU: After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is...
Jail, 7-year beard & a vow: Rock of Kanakapura DK Shivakumar’s road to CM seat
‘changing gears’ Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After...
‘We’re with you’: WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens
File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the...
‘27k vehicles in Kullu’: Tourist surge triggers traffic congestion in Manali
MANALI: A sharp rise in tourist arrivals over the weekend has led to traffic congestion between Palchan and Manali, with long queues of vehicles seen on the route as visitors from different parts of the country flock to the hill station to escape the intense summer heat prevailing in the plains. Tourists from states such...
2 restaurant owners in Bengaluru held for selling beef as mutton
Bengaluru: Two men were arrested by city police for allegedly deceiving customers by serving beef while claiming it was mutton.The accused are Jijoo Alexander from Byrati village and Shibu KB from Tippanna Layout. Hailing from Kerala and residing in a rented house in Byrati, they owned Aisiri Hub Kayaloram Restaurant at Bommenahalli, police said.An officer...
