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(JNU) Jawaharlal Nehru University is currently facing a grave situation as ten students have accused a professor of sexual harassment NEW DELHI: At least 10 students of Jawaharlal Nehru University have accused a professor of sexual harassment, TOI has learned. The university’s internal complaints committee is investigating the matter, sources said. The complaints were submitted…
El Niño is forecast to intensify (AP) World Meteorological Organisation (WHO), in a press release on Friday, warned that El Niño has officially developed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few months.According to United Nations’ weather and climate agency, El Niño will intensify into a strong event between…
MUMBAI: The boards of Aditya Birla Capital and Aditya Birla Housing Finance approved a Rs 2,750 crore primary capital infusion into the housing finance arm through Indriya, an Advent International entity, to fund growth, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and customary conditions. The transaction values the housing finance company at Rs 19,250 crore on…
The ranking is based on the PISA 2025 report which assessed 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies. A classroom may look quiet from outside, but keeping a group of teenagers focused is not always easy. Students talking while the teacher is speaking, making noise, using phones or laptops and disturbing others can make it…
As we step into 2026, numerology reveals that every birth number will encounter distinct relationship obstacles. ‘3’s may grapple with miscommunication, while ‘8’s will need to navigate the tricky waters of balancing professional and personal life. This year, watch for the tendency to overthink, grapple with control, and manage long-distance romances. Just like zodiac signs,…
India’s iconic blue jersey being replaced by saffron (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former India hockey captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Expressing his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I must say that…
The South cinema industry saw a day full of celebrations, emotions, and hype on social media. Be it a star’s birthday, which turned into an event, a celebrity’s marriage announcement, or messages from actors, there were many stories that captured the interest of their followers. To make it more interesting for them, photos from an…
India remained the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in May, importing Russian hydrocarbons worth an estimated 5.8 billion euros (USD 6.7 billion), as refiners stepped up purchases of discounted crude from Moscow, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).Crude oil accounted for the bulk of…
Veteran bassist Fred Smith, a pivotal figure in the rise of punk rock and new wave, has died at 77. Known for his work with Television and Blondie, Smith was celebrated for his melodic basslines and essential contributions to songs. His bandmate Jimmy Rip shared heartfelt tributes, remembering Smith’s humor and musical talent. Smith passed…
Two Calgary residents were arrested after police found nearly eight kilograms of fentanyl hidden in their vehicle during a traffic stop on a highway in Saskatchewan (Canadian province).According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the drugs were seized on January 28, 2025, during a patrol. Officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 1, part of…
