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NEW DELHI: It seems that people in Bengaluru will take more time to reach their destination as compared to taking a flight and going to another country. It's not research, but an Instagram post claimed that her friend arrived in Dubai while she remained stuck in the city's traffic.A user on Instagram shared a video of Bengaluru traffic with a statement that reads, "Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic.""Based on true incidents. Tag Bangalore people," the caption reads.The video has triggered a heated online discussion with over 1 Million comments. One of the users commented: "At this point I would rather walk."While another one said, "THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME. my parents dropped me at the airport and they reached home at the same time as I landed in Delhi."One of the users also said, "Once, while traveling from Malé, I called my friend Karthik just after completing my check-in. She started from her place around the same time. I landed in Bangalore, collected my bags, and stepped out... only to find out she was still stuck in traffic." The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."
New Delhi: Actress and reality TV star Sana Makbul, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been hospitalised due to a serious health issue, according to a statement by her close friend Aashna Kanchwala on social media. While the exact nature of her condition has not been disclosed, Kanchwala described it as a "grave condition" in an Instagram Story. Sharing her support, Aashna wrote: "My strongest Diva, I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger... Allah is with you. And I am always s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
New Delhi: Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza, a Filipino content creator and social media personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. She gained a massive following on TikTok, with over 900,000 followers, and 273,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared glimpses of her life and personal journey. Her parents, television host Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media. In their post, they remembered Emman for the joy and love she brought to everyone around her. "It's with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and si ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyder ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Living in Bengaluru has a reputation. It is exciting, fast, and costly. For most young professionals, especially those just starting, handling monthly expenses in such a city can feel like a constant juggle.But a 22-year-old intern, Amy Arora, is now going viral for a reason many did not expect. She is managing her entire month on just Rs 18,000, and people online cannot stop talking about it.Let's be real, rent is where most of the salary disappears. Amy seems to have handled that part smartly. She stays in a PG and pays around Rs 7,200 a month. No fancy apartment, no extra burden, just a pra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid worsening weather conditions and continuous rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 in Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, according to district magistrate Visakh G Iyer.Several parts of Varanasi were inundated on Monday following relentless downpours and a steady rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The river has been rising continuously since Saturday, triggering concerns of urban flooding.In response, authorities have suspended all boat operations on the Ganga as a precautionary measure. Several residents were seen ...Read More >
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic d ...Read More >
Bollywood couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have built their dream home in Pali Hill. However, the recent reports have suggested that they will move into their new house during Diwali. The six-story house, which is valued at Rs 250 crore, appears to have been under construction for a long time. Previously, Raj Kapoor and his wife, Krishna Raj Kapoor, built the bungalow on the same property. Later, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor received it. It will be the home of Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor, ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Also Read | Prayagraj Road Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over Women Sleeping Under Flyover in Uttar Pradesh, 1 Dead, 2 Injured. Before the creation of Meg ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the proposal to rename Islampur in Sangli district as Ishwarpur in Maharashtra reflects India ongoing cultural renaissance. He said that it marks an effort to restore historical identities that were once deliberately erased. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shekhawat said, There were many of our subjects, places, history books, and incidents, which were intentionally erased, or attempts were made to erase them. Now that they are coming alive again, and India is going through a ...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, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity. ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of the four arrested accused, who were sent to jail, for questioning on Monday, June 9. The department ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Nupur Bora, a 2019-batch Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, has found herself at the center of a major corruption scandal after being arrested for alleged involvement in illegal land transfers and possession of disproportionate assets. Only six years into her career, Bora was serving as the circle officer of Goraimari in Kamrup district when the CM's vigilance cell swooped in on her Guwahati residences. The raids yielded nearly Rs 1 crore in cash, along with diamonds and jewellery worth lakhs, SP Rosie Kalita confirmed. The crackdown followed specific complaints that Bora had been h ...Read More >
The hit drama series Ginny & Georgia is returning for two more seasons! Following the success of its first two seasons, the Emmy-nominated show has been greenlit for seasons 3 and 4, with season 3 currently in post-production. The series, starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, follows the Miller family's challenges after moving to a new town. With new additions to the cast, including Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna, season 3 promises to be even more exciting. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this beloved series, with season 3 set for release in 2025. ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s IPL 2025 title-winning celebrations turned awry on Wednesday when at least 11 people died and another 50 were injured in a massive stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The stampede had occurred amidst a huge crowd gathered to attend a bus parade, which had been planned just hours after the team had beaten Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final on Tuesday. In light of the incident, four RCB officials have been arrested, with RCB marketing and revenue chief Nikhil Sosale among them. According to the police, Sosale was on his way to Mumbai when ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data services in five key districts for five days, citing a serious law and order situation and the risk of social media being misused to spread inflammatory content. The order, issued late on 7 June by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N Ashok Kumar, affects Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts.The official directive stated, "In view of the prevailing law and order situation in the State of Manipur especially in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & Bishnupur districts... there is appreh ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has a cute warning for the new dad, Arbaaz Khan. Congratulating Arbaaz on welcoming baby girl Sipaara, she warned the actor and filmmaker that "She will make you dance around her fingers". Shabana dropped a picture with Arbaaz during what seemed to be a cake-cutting ceremony. These two were accompanied by Javed Akhtar in the photo that included the caption, "Congratulations #Arbaaz Khan on the arrival of #Sipaara. Warning: She will make you dance around her fingers. ...Read More >
twitter Kaley Cuoco opened up about the heartbreaking decision to rehome her beloved dog Shirley, who passed away from cancer. In a touching Instagram video shared on Sunday, the Big Bang Theory star revealed the circumstances that led to this difficult choice and paid tribute to Shirley, who she had loved for nearly 14 years. Cuoco explained that she had to rehome Shirley after conflicts arose between the dog and her fiancé Tom Pelphrey's German Shepherd, Blue. She shared that Shirley, despite being affectionate towards people, struggled to get along with other dogs. After Pelphrey moved in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bombay high court on Tuesday rapped the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old college student over a post on Operation Sindoor. Calling the state government's reaction "radical", it questioned why the student was treated as a "criminal" when she had already apologised for the post.A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan directed the teen's lawyer to promptly file a bail application, assuring that it would be granted the same day."The girl has posted something and then realised her mistake and apologised. Instead of giving her a chance to refor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO's office for 10 years. Nair has been appointed for five years. Analysts termed the development as su ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A video has gone viral on social media showing a young girl in Kota, Rajasthan, crying inconsolably on a road divider after allegedly being slapped by an auto-rickshaw driver.The incident, now stirring outrage and sympathy online, highlights the harsh realities faced by children on the streets.According to the video, shared by content creator 'Ride With Shikhar' on Instagram, the girl was reportedly hit by the driver while chasing his auto, attempting to sell a rose to the passenger inside.The footage shows the child sitting alone on the divider, sobbing uncontrollably, as the auto ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Hundreds of taxi drivers staged a protest near Sadahalli toll plaza on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway Tuesday morning, demanding rollback of the parking and pick-up rules for pre-booked private cabs at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).They alleged that the "skewed" policy -- which seems to unduly favour app-based aggregators -- is negatively impacting the livelihood of 30,000 independent and traditional taxi drivers, who have been servicing the airport for decades, including the years at HAL airport. They claimed they are forced to shell out "a penalty of Rs 100" while exitin ...Read More >
Canada's Competition Bureau has filed a landmark lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant systematically manipulated the online advertising market to maintain its dominant position, potentially forcing the company to divest two of its key advertising technology tools. The move comes just days after US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he plans on imposing tariffs on Canada, in addition to China and Mexico. The antitrust watchdog accused Google of abusing its market power through anti-competitive practices, including providing preferential access to its own ad inventory and d ...Read More >