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A Nashik family’s nightmare experience speaks to a danger lurking across India’s public spaces A family picnic represents a refresh button: To enjoy fresh air, sunlight, green grass, and good food, in the good company of one’s loved ones. But the whole thing’s also a risk. Because safety in our public spaces has become so…
Crude oil prices continued to inch higher for the fourth day straight, staying beyond the $85 per barrel mark, on Thursday. The hike comes as investors react to a fresh escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with concerns mounting over the security of major global energy shipping routes.Around 7 am IST,…
NEW DELHI: British car majors, including JLR and McLaren, have announced steep reductions in prices as the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) kicked on Wednesday. But your bottle of Scotch and Gin, as well as blended India-made whisky, will take time to get cheaper, with the filing and clearances from state excise departments…
MOTIHARI: At the age of 68, when most people begin slowing down, Habiban Khatoon stepped into a courtroom to fight for what she believed was rightfully hers – possession of 1 katha and 4 dhur of land. She finally received justice 35 years later, at the age of 103.The order led to celebrations in the…
Duty on diesel exports has been raised to Rs 15.5 per litre from Rs 8.5 per litre, while the duty on aviation turbine fuel has been increased to Rs 14.5 per litre from Rs 7.5 per litre. NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday hiked windfall taxes on the exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel…
MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore.The transaction will result in Varthana becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India, and a step-down wholly owned…
File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. He tells TOI that the trade deals are positive and it is now for industry to take advantage of it. Excerpts:What is your assessment of…
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands.The defending champions staged a dramatic comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice late in the match to beat Thomas Tuchel’s England 2-1 and book a…
Jaaved Jaaferi backed comedian Pranit More amid backlash over a crowd-work joke about a Rs 370 biryani date, calling comedians “soft targets.” He said society has grown intolerant and parents should monitor children’s content instead of demanding bans. Jaaferi recently reprised his role as Manav in ‘Dhamaal 4’. Jaaved Jaaferi has extended his support to…
A 95-year-old grandfather, Nonno, demonstrates his daily exercise routine for staying fit. He uses a resistance band for low-impact strength training, showing great control. His granddaughter, influencer Alyssa Stellato, shared this inspiring video online. The post highlights his dedication and commitment to maintaining his physical well-being. This routine has garnered significant positive attention and admiration…
