Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, directing ministries to take urgent steps to safeguard essential supplies and protect citizens.“PM directs that all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of…
Shaji Prabhakaran said the curriculum covers foundations of grassroots development Panaji: Shaji Prabhakaran, a leading figure in sports administration and governance, has announced the launch of the Sports Grassroots Leadership Programme, a first-of-its-kind capacity-building initiative designed to empower the next generation of sports leaders.The programme is a philanthropic initiative and offered free of cost to…
India will take part in the Unity Cup which is a four-team knockout tournament Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed participation of the men’s national team at the four-nation Unity Cup in London where Nigeria (world no 21) and Jamaica (71) are expected to be the highest-ranked participating countries.Nigeria surprisingly missed out…
Chennai: The state highways department has initiated the long-pending widening of Sardar Patel Road to a length of 2.5km from Taluk Office Road junction to Madhya Kailash. The works worth 45 crores, which began recently and is going on in full-swing, will be finished by May.The project has gathered pace over the past two weeks,…
Tata Sierra ICE version image used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the much-anticipated Sierra.ev, which is expected to go on sale in May 2026. The electric SUV will arrive a few months after the launch of its ICE counterpart, which has already crossed 20,000 units in…
TOI Correspondent from London: An Indian man, believed to be from Kerala, has been charged with driving a car into pedestrians in Derby on Saturday night, leaving seven people seriously injured.Sandhu Ponnachan (36), who moved to Derby in April 2025 and is an Indian citizen, appeared at Southern Derbyshire magistrates’ court on Wednesday where he…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant with teammates (PTI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka struck a calm and reassuring tone after his side’s disappointing defeat, urging patience and belief as the IPL 2026 season unfolds. Taking to X, Goenka reminded fans that “this is a long season” and backed his captain and team…
Ola Electric has announced a sharp price cut for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, making it significantly more accessible to buyers. The model is now priced at Rs 1,29,999, down from Rs 1,89,999, marking a reduction of Rs 60,000.The price drop comes as the company scales up production of its indigenously…
For the Indian art market, a big shot in the arm has come from Cyrus S Poonawalla, industrialist and founder of Serum Institute of India. His landmark price for Raja Ravi Varma’s painting Yashoda and Krishna has made it the most expensive work of modern Indian art ever sold at auction, fetching Rs 167.2 crore…
India’s two-wheeler market ended March 2026 on a strong note, with most manufacturers reporting healthy growth across segments. Demand for motorcycles, scooters and electric vehicles remained robust, helping brands close the financial year with solid numbers. Hero MotoCorp March 2026 Sales Leading the pack, Hero MotoCorp posted total dispatches of 5,98,198 units in March 2026,…