Guwahati, November 27 (IANS): Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday underscored the northeastern region's legacy, cultural diversity, and natural wealth emphasising its rich cuisine, crafts and biodiversity while inaugurating the 12th edition of the four-day long International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Assam's Kaziranga. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said that the ITM is a remarkable opportunity for the northeast India to showcase its rich culture a...Read More
Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district during a court-ordered survey at Shahi Jama Masjid, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. The BJP warned against politicization, urging patience for investigative agencies. Opposition parties, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe, debated the incident in Parliament, leading to heated discussions and adjournments. Violence has gripped Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district following a court-mandated survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid, res...Read More
Moscow: Russia has ordered journalists of the German media ARD to leave the country in response to German authorities' closure of Russian broadcaster Channel One's office, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "In response to the unfriendly actions of German authorities, which were taken against Russian correspondents ... as a mirror measure, it is prescribed to German correspondents to hand over their accreditation certificates and leave the territory of the ...Read More
After winning game 3 against the defending champion, Gukesh D responded to his Game 1 loss and said, "I think it's also understandable since it was my first game at the World Championship. I was a bit nervous. It's a new setting for me."For example, even Magnus. In his first World Championship, he wasn't at his best at the start. I think it is a very normal reaction, and I was okay with that. It was a bad game, but I was generally feeling good. I thought even though I was nervous, it wasn't too ...Read More
New York City has introduced a new requirement for residential and business buildings to use covered trash bins instead of plastic bags. This move, aimed at reducing litter and rat problems, has faced challenges, including logistical issues and added costs for residents, but officials hope it will lead to cleaner streets. For half a century, New York City residents have casually tossed plastic trash bags onto sidewalks, resulting in dirty streets and rodent problems. Now, the city is mandating ...Read More
Patna: Tourism minister Nitish Mishra on Wednesday informed the legislative council that the state govt was working on a plan to promote religious, eco, and adventure tourism in the state. He said that post-Covid, religious tourism has emerged as a major potential. Replying to a short-notice question by Ajay Kumar Singh and a starred question by Sarvesh Kumar, the minister said the state govt has submitted a proposal to the Centre to develop three tourist spots, including Matsyagandha Lake and ...Read More
The Bombay High Court refused to grant bail to Mihir Shah, the main accused in a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a BMW, affirming the evidence of his culpability in the tragic accident. According to court documents, Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, was confirmed to be driving recklessly when the accident occurred, supported by solid evidence such as CCTV footage. Shah's reckless actions led to the death of Kaveri Nakhwa and severe injuries to her husband, Pradeep. Shah's pet...Read More
Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth granted divorce: Tamil actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have officially parted ways, with the Chennai Family Welfare court granting them a divorce. According to reports by Sun TV and News 18, the couple had cited irreconcilable differences, stating that they could no longer live together, leading to the dissolution of their marriage. The divorce proceedings between Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth had been ongoing for some time, with the ca...Read More
Jason Kelce, Kylie Kelce, Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett / Credit: Instagram @kykelce In the latest episode of 'New Heights,' Jason Kelce had a piece of not-so-new news to share with the fans. It was, of course, about him and his wife, Kylie Kelce, expecting their fourth child together -- another baby girl. "The other piece of new news is, uh, Jumanji works. I told you guys," he quipped, sending co-host Travis Kelce into fits of laughter. It was a nod to Jason's recent advice to a fan that lande...Read More
Among the six active AQI monitoring stations in Lucknow, the Talkatora industries centre and Lalbagh consistently record the highest pollution levels, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels reaching as high as 400 on certain days. The AQI in these areas has remained severely polluted for an extended period, causing concerns among residents and authorities. Recently, UPPCB conducted inspections in both areas to identify the primary sources of pollution. The findings revealed that automobile repair shops and...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha for three days, from November 29 to December 1, to attend the annual Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Bhubaneswar. Union home minister Amit Shah will accompany him at the event, which will be held at the convention hall of Odisha Lok Seva Bhawan (State Secretariat). PM Modi and Shah are expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar on Friday afternoon. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the high-profile vi...Read More
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a four-year-old girl was allegedly sold for Rs 40,000 by her parents in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The couple, daily wage earners originally from Bihar, cited severe financial distress as the reason for their actions. The child was sold to another couple in Pipili with the help of two intermediaries from the Badagada locality. Acting swiftly on a tip-off, the Badagada police rescued the girl and launched an investigation into the case. Inspector-in-Charge of B...Read More
WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The United States is imposing sanction on 21 senior Venezuelan officials for their role in suppressing protests after a presidential election in July, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. Washington says President Nicolas Maduro falsely claimed victory in the vote in what it called a subversion of democratic norms. The United States says opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez won and refers to him as the president-elect. "(This) is not merely about hol...Read More
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, today announced receipt of all remaining regulatory clearances required to complete its proposal to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. ( ICL (TASE:ICL): Marel). On November 26, 2024, the European Commission (E.C.) adopted a clearance decision at the end of its Phase 1 review period. Additionally, on November 22, 2024, ...Read More
Adani Group's two stocks have been put under the first stage of the long-term additional surveillance measures (ASM) on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) after the recent US indictment of Chairman Gautam Adani and others on alleged bribery charges. Adani was allegedly indicted in New York, US, over his role in the multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme. According to US authorities, the chairman of the ports-to-power conglomerate and seven other defendants agreed to pay Indian officials over...Read More
, /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WiMi) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced that they are exploring a blockchain sharding storage model optimized specifically for the storage needs of multi-view data. Sharding storage is an advanced architecture in blockchain technology that divides the blockchain network into multiple independent "shards," with each shard responsible for processing and storing a po...Read More
Shaleena Nathani has outdone herself. Her latest styling for Tamannaah Bhatia may be her best work with the actor so far. On Wednesday, the stylist and the actor took to Instagram to share pictures from a stunning shoot. (Also read: Wedding bells for Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma? 'Kyun nahin?', says Tamannaah) For the pictures, Tamannaah wore a black Skims X Dolce and Gabbana dress that hugged her body perfectly, putting her hourglass figure on full display. She also wore diamond earrings, ...Read More
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in December. Among other topics, management will address its record financial results in 2024 to date, the impact of broadcast television political advertising on the outcome of the 2024 election, and the potential for ownership de-regulation under the new administration and how and why Nexstar could participate. A live web...Read More
The Indian government has announced a 375km rail network expansion, aimed at enhancing economic growth and connectivity in North Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. With a total cost of approximately Rs79.27bn ($1.05bn), these projects are aimed to be completed within four years. Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, detailed the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs' approval of three railway infrastructure projects. The projects include the Jalgaon-Manmad fourth line (16...Read More
New Delhi: Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, the force behind world's largest free-fortified morning nutrition programme, is now set to announce a partnership with Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam Dairy Products Pvt Ltd. The dedicated high-end manufacturing facility, spread over an area of 3 acres, is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Mysore. The milk powder produced at the facility will be pivotal in enabling Annapoorna Trust to extend its morning nutrition programme across States where acc...Read More
The deadlock over BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh's visit to 'dhuni' (sacred fire) in Udaipur City Palace, ended on Wednesday after five people including Singh went inside the palace premises with officers and performed the ritual. Singh, who was recently anointed as the titular head of the erstwhile Royal family of Mewar, finally visited Eklingnathji temple and Udaipur City Palace to complete his father Mahendra Singh Mewar's mourning rituals. Dhuni Darshan marks the completion of the mourning process ...Read More
Balaji Govindarajan is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in the insurance domain, particularly focusing on Property and Casualty Insurance. His expertise encompasses planning and executing large-scale end-to-end testing, integration projects, and legacy system migration. He has successfully led numerous initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Balaji's experience encompasses functional and automation testing of crit...Read More
As a part of the new agreement between Mazagon Dock and BEML, Mazagon Docks will make facilities available to BEML's research team in exchange for their technical support to design and manufacture strategic equipment, reported PTI. The government-owned BEML Ltd. (formerly known as Bharat Earth Movers Ltd) announced on Wednesday, November 27, that it has signed an agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to develop technologies for the marine industry, news agency PTI reported. According to the...Read More
Infrabel, Belgium's national railway infrastructure operator, has deployed Adtran's FSP 3000 S-Flex solution to grow its network capacity. The 64Gbit/s Fibre Channel (64GFC) over Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) solution is set to enhance the railway operator's data network. It will boost Belgium's rail operations with scalable storage area network (SAN) connectivity and high-throughput communication. Arcadiz provided comprehensive services from engineering and installation to round-the-...Read More
Mumbai: TISS is set to appoint its first vice-chancellor (VC) under central govt norms, marking a significant shift in its governance structure. A search-cum-selection committee appointed by govt will conduct interviews in the city on Dec 15 to shortlist three names. Sources said 127 senior professors nationwide applied for the job; 10, including five senior TISS faculty members, were shortlisted. The selection process will culminate with the committee recommending three names to the Union educ...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has seized a huge stock of antibiotics worth Rs 1.33 crore from a manufacturing facility on Wednesday. The seizure was made for exporting products manufactured by other pharmaceutical companies to Russia falsely under their own name and for unauthorized packing of antibiotics. The company is located in Biotech Park, Karakapatla, Siddipet District. "Based on credible information, officials from the Drugs Control Administration conducted a r...Read More
The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Face...Read More
The Minister for Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has unveiled government plans to extend internet connectivity to all sub-counties through a loan acquired from the Exim Bank of China. Baryomunsi said that with the US$150 million, government will go beyond its ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and district headquarters) to connect all sub-counties to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI). "This is vital for ensuring that all region...Read More
With India's gig economy projected to double in size, reaching over 10 million workers in the coming years, Ola Electric unveiled its new line of budget-friendly e-scooters, starting at under Rs 40,000. Photograph: Courtesy, Ola Electric The market responded positively, with Ola Electric's stock rising by 5.67 per cent, closing at Rs 73.47 on the BSE. The new range includes the Ola Gig, priced at Rs 39,999, specifically designed for gig workers making shorter trips. The S1 Z series starts at...Read More
Everyone struggles with muscle soreness, whether from intense workouts or the daily stresses of life. One natural remedy is homemade salt soaks. They help reduce inflammation and soothe pain, and are super easy to make. This article delves into creating your own therapeutic soaks with simple ingredients. Say hello to relief and relaxation! For a simple salt soak, all you require is Epsom or sea salt, warm water, and a bathtub. Add two cups of Epsom salt to your bathwater and let it dissolve. En...Read More