Daily Updates
Ulhas river crosses danger mark in Badlapur; flood risk in low-lying areas, traffic snarled near Kalyan
Thane: Continuous heavy rain pushed the Ulhas River above its danger level on Wednesday, raising fears of flooding across Thane...
Read More
Crisis in Colombia: Helicopter downed, Cali bombing kill 13; FARC dissidents blamed
Bogotá: Colombia endured one of its bloodiest days in recent months on Thursday after a police helicopter was shot down...
Read More
What Dharali and Chasoti disasters reveal about Himalayan risks
Chasoti/Dehradun: In the span of just nine days, two remote Himalayan villages — Dharali in Uttarkashi and Chasoti in J&K’s...
Read More
Monsoon session ends in washout amid SIR row, opposition protests
New Delhi: The Monsoon session of Parliament, which began on July 21, ended on Thursday without significant business as continuous...
Read More
Karnataka offers 50% rebate on pending traffic e-challan fines till September 12
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced a one-time 50% concession on pending fines issued through the Police Department’s mobile...
Read More
Delhi CM attack case: Police detain associate of accused in Rajkot, probe wider network
New Delhi: Delhi Police have detained a close associate of Rajesh Khimjibhai, the man accused of attacking chief minister Rekha...
Read More
Powerful quake jolts Drake Passage; no major tsunami threat
Buenos Aires: A strong earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Thursday, shaking the remote waters between South America and Antarctica...
Read More
Bastar villager killed in Maoist ‘jan adalat’ for hoisting Tiranga, singing national anthem
Raipur: A 28-year-old villager in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region was executed by Maoists this week in a so-called “jan adalat” —...
Read More
‘Endangering American lives’: US halts work visas for foreign truck drivers after Florida crash
Washington (TOI): The United States has suspended the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers with immediate effect, Secretary...
Read More
US: Road to Russia-Ukraine peace runs through India; tariffs to stay
Washington (TOI): The Trump administration on Thursday asserted that India plays a central role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, even...
Read More
Climate Change ‘Supercharging’ Mumbai’s Monsoon, Say Experts
MUMBAI: Relentless downpours have pushed Mumbai’s August rainfall past 1,000 mm by Wednesday morning, nearly double the city’s monthly average...
Read More
Thane MACT Cuts Road Accident Compensation from ₹35 Lakh to ₹1.23 Lakh, Cites No Disability
THANE: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded ₹1.23 lakh compensation with 9% annual interest to a...
Read More
South African Rhino Breeder John Hume Detained in Global Smuggling Probe
JOHANNESBURG: South African authorities have detained veteran rhino breeder John Hume, 83, accusing him of masterminding a vast illegal network...
Read More
US Sanctions ICC Judges Probing Netanyahu, Afghan War; France ‘Dismayed’
WASHINGTON/PARIS: The United States has deepened its clash with the International Criminal Court (ICC), announcing sanctions against judges and prosecutors...
Read More
Hurricane Erin Nears US East Coast, Outer Banks Pounded; NHC Warns of “Life-Threatening” Surf
WASHINGTON: Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Wednesday evening, forcing evacuations and beach closures as the National Hurricane...
Read More
After Stampede, Karnataka Tables Bill to Regulate Crowds at Public Events
BENGALURU: In the wake of the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations that killed...
Read More
Israel-Hamas War: IDF Begins First Phase of Gaza City Takeover — Key Points
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday advanced into the outskirts of Gaza City, marking what Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin...
Read More
Fresh Bomb Threats Rattle Delhi Schools; Third Scare in Four Days
NEW DELHI: Panic gripped the capital again on Thursday as at least five schools, including BGS International Public School in...
Read More
Jaishankar in Moscow Flags Trade Deficit from Oil Buys, Calls for Corrective Steps
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar, on a visit to Moscow, has stressed the need to urgently address India’s...
Read More
Triple Murder Shocks South Delhi: Couple, Son Killed; Younger Son Missing, Suspect
NEW DELHI: A gruesome crime unfolded in south Delhi’s Satbari Khark village on Wednesday, where a couple and their elder...
Read More




