Junk This Idea

Guj bid to change marriage registration rules violates adults’ rights  Gujarat govt’s dubious, to say the least, proposal to amend marriage registration rules says a married couple must provide a declaration that “parents were informed” of their marriage. That will, of course, give parents the power to block a marriage registration. Did govt ask whether…

Read More

UN warns! The world is entering ‘water bankruptcy’ and billions could be in serious danger | World News

A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall can no longer meet demand. Countries are increasingly tapping into groundwater reserves that took centuries or even millennia to form. Once depleted, these sources might never fully recover. Experts estimate that…

Read More

Trade deals shift sentiment, boost growth prospects: RBI

Mumbai: Investor sentiment in India improved after the completion of India-EU free trade negotiations in end-Jan and the subsequent interim trade agreement with the US, which lifted financial flows and supported markets through trade access, capital inflows, and policy stability, an RBI report said.RBI’s state of the economy report said the domestic economic landscape in…

Read More

BJP protests nationwide in response to Congress’ ‘topless’ AI Summit protest; four IYC leaders arrested | India News

NEW DELHI: BJP staged protests in multiple cities on Saturday following a shirtless protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.BJP workers in Mumbai showed black flags to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the morning and travelled by…

Read More

Shankar approaches Dhanush for a key role in ‘Velpari’; a dream project gathers momentum | Tamil Movie News

Director S. Shankar’s ambitious historical film ‘Velpari’ is gaining momentum with Dhanush reportedly being approached for a significant role. This collaboration, if finalized, marks a first-time pairing between the acclaimed director and actor. The film, based on Su. Venkatesan’s novel about King Pari, is envisioned as a grand, multi-part project with shooting slated to begin…

Read More

Govt announces measures to boost exports

New Delhi: The government on Friday launched seven measures under the export promotion mission (EPM), a Rs 25,060-crore initiative aimed at boosting exports by easing finance, compliance and logistics hurdles faced by MSMEs.Of the 11 proposed interventions under the scheme, 10 are now operational. Three measures were already implemented in Jan this year, namely, market…

Read More

From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Samra: The heroes of the T20 World Cup group stage | Cricket News

The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of…

Read More