The Centre on Monday announced that the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) after nearly two decades.The government has pitched the new legislation as a “next-generation…
Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, on Wednesday. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI Photo) Kolkata: Voter turnout in 142 constituencies that went to polls in the second phase of the assembly election on Wednesday was 92.6% till 11pm, taking the overall turnout across…
Stephen Fleming may have publicly backed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the future captain of Chennai Super Kings, but his comments after CSK’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad also carried a clear message — the skipper’s batting has not been good enough in IPL 2026. CSK’s five-wicket defeat at Chepauk once again exposed the team’s biggest issue this…
Delhi Capitals (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals (DC) have struggled at their home venue, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, throughout IPL 2026, but ended their home campaign on a winning note, beating Rajasthan Royals on Sunday to keep their IPL 2026 playoff chances alive, albeit narrowly. However, DC’s dismal home record (five losses and two wins) this…
There is no registry for Huntington’s disease, a rare neurodegenerative hereditary disorder, because it is not listed as a rare disease. And without a registry to officially quantify how many suffer from it, patients and their families are struggling to get it included as a rare disease. Caught in this chicken-and-egg situation, the Huntington Disease…
Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…
‘Mamata head of criminals’: RG Kar victim’s mother after 3 cops suspended over case botch-up (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim on Friday called former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee a ‘criminal’ and alleged that the truth behind the case would emerge…
In today’s busy life, even a few quiet moments for yourself can feel rare. With work pressure, constant phone use, daily responsibilities, and overthinking, many people often feel mentally tired. Because of this, simple spiritual practices are slowly becoming a part of daily routine again for many people. One such practice is Naam Jap –…
A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US Vice-President JD Vance would soon…