Video credits: X @CAC_CPRO NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday moved quickly to contain a forest fire in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, deploying an Mi-17 V5 helicopter for firefighting operations after receiving a request from the state government.The fire broke out in the rocky terrain between the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga...
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Maha civic polls: Indelible ink erased? State election panel clarifies, warns voters
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126543182,imgsize-39988,width-400,height-225,resizemode-72/maha-sec_-will-take-legal-action-against-voters-who-erase-ink-to-commit-malpractice.jpg" alt="Maharashtra civic polls: Erasing indelible ink won’t allow re-voting, says state election panel; SEC warns voters" title=" The clarification came amid allegations of irregularities in the ongoing local body elections across 29 municipal corporations. (ANI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> The clarification came amid allegations of irregularities in the ongoing local body elections across 29...
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Mamata vs ED: Bengal CM suffers SC blow; FIRs stayed, notices issued – what top court said
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and other state officials on the allegations levelled by Enforcement Directorate over the raids on I-PAC — a political consultancy firm linked to Trinamool Congress The top court sought the response from chief minister within two weeks.The bench of...
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Mid-air scare: AI’s Singapore-bound flight returns to Delhi; technical snag reported
Air India (File photo) NEW DELHI: A Singapore-bound Air India flight carrying around 190 passengers returned to Delhi early Thursday after the aircraft developed a technical issue mid-air.According to PTI, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating flight AI 2380, received an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire warning after take-off, prompting the crew to turn back. The...
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Bangladesh cricket crisis: BCB issues show-cause to director; boycott threat hits BPL
Bangladesh team (Image credit: BCB) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket was plunged into fresh turmoil on Thursday after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a show-cause notice to its director M Najmul Islam over controversial remarks targeting national cricketers, even as a players’ threat to boycott matches cast a shadow over the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).Go...
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Headache for Indian H-1B holders! Visa stamping delays leave many stuck
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126541347,imgsize-37622,width-400,resizemode-4/h-1b-visa.jpg" alt="New headache for Indian H-1B holders! Many stuck due to visa stamping delays – risk of job loss, salary cuts causes worry" title=" With visa interview appointments being deferred to March, April or even later, job prospects have become uncertain for some. (AI image) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> With visa interview appointments being deferred...
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Inside the CTO shake-up: Mira Murati confirms CTO’s exit; story behind the ‘firing’
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126541128,imgsize-1162981,width-400,resizemode-4/mira-murati.jpg" alt="Mira Murati confirms Thinking Machines Lab CTO's exit; the story behind the top exec's 'firing'" title=" Mira Murati ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Mira Murati Mira Murati has confirmed that chief technology officer of her AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, Barret Zoph is leaving. Murati shared a post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) where...
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‘Disturbed by what happened in HC’: SC hears ED plea against Mamata; calls allegations ‘serious’
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126541279,imgsize-75780,width-400,resizemode-4/supreme-court.jpg" alt="'Disturbed by what happened in Calcutta HC': SC hears ED plea against Mamata over I-Pac raids; calls allegations 'serious'" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was “disturbed” about commotion that occurred at Calcutta high court during hearing on disruption at Enforcement Directorate...
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Explained: Who has alliance with whom in Maharashtra’s civic polls — your guide ahead of results
MUMBAI: As Maharashtra prepares for the announcement of municipal corporation election results tomorrow, the state’s political scene has turned into a maze of changing alliances, tactical collaborations and independent contests.Polling began at 7.30am on Thursday amid tight security arrangements across Mumbai and will continue until 5.30pm. Officials reported that an average of 6.98% of voters...
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Quote of the day by Zendaya: ‘Just because someone has inflicted hurt…’
In an inspiring moment in 2015, Zendaya, the talented actress and dedicated philanthropist, conveyed a vital lesson about self-respect and ethics, stating that causing pain to others is never warranted, even in the face of injustice. Zendaya is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. From her on-screen performance to her looks and...
