Uttar Pradesh has provided functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to over 1.2 crore rural households, achieving nearly 90 per cent coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data from the ministry of jal shakti, as the scheme approaches its 2024 target of “Har Ghar Jal”, piped water to every rural home.Launched in August…
At just 10 years old, Ashirvad Sooryavanshi is making waves in the local cricket scene by mirroring his elder brother Vaibhav’s achievements. (Photo/TOI) KOLKATA: If Vaibhav comes, can Ashirvad be far behind?Following in the footsteps of his elder brother Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ashirvad, all of 10, scored a century in a local practice match in Samastipur…
NTA SWAYAM January 2026 admit card out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examinations. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations…
Modern society often equates wealth with bank balances, pushing for more earnings and possessions. However, true richness extends beyond material wealth, encompassing time, health, courage, and belonging. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar suggests wealth is often a gift, encouraging humility and gratitude, and a broader perspective on what constitutes a rich life. Ask a hundred…
Walk carefully today, in every sense. Saturn casts a stern eye on your routine, and the Moon adds unease, so safety matters more than speed, both on the road and at work.This isn’t a time for displaying the most bravado. If you’re traveling to work, make sure you leave a bit earlier than you do…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding appeared to the world as a fairy-tale happy ending for the couple. However, according to the resurfaced claims from one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s closest confidantes, the months leading up to the ceremony were marked by tension, hurt feelings, and growing concern behind palace walls. The…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy produced one of the most wholesome moments of the day following India’s victory over Afghanistan in the opening ODI in Dharamsala, briefly pausing his post-match press conference to attend a phone call from his mother.The light-hearted episode quickly won hearts, with the BCCI…
Donald Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer to an agreement to end their war, with both US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif—whose government has been actively facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran—indicating that a peace deal is nearly finalised and could be signed soon.Also…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French city of Nice on Saturday, beginning a busy Europe tour that includes visits to France and Slovakia, followed by participation in the G7 Summit. The trip will focus on key diplomatic meetings, technology partnerships, trade discussions and strengthening India’s ties with…
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…
