US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursday described India as a “great partner” and said the United States wants to expand energy ties with New Delhi, ahead of his maiden visit to India later this week.Interacting with reporters in Miami before departing for Sweden and India, Rubio said the US was ready to sell…
BENGALURU: On-demand house-help platforms Snabbit and Urban Company’s InstaHelp each crossed 1 lakh completed jobs on Sunday, as intense competition in the fast-growing category pushed the price of an hour’s household work to as little as Rs 29 in some locations.Snabbit said it had completed more than 1.15 lakh jobs by 6:50 pm on Sunday,…
BENGALURU: Canara Bank plans to raise $2.3-2.5 billion through foreign-currency deposits under RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit swap window, its MD and CEO Brajesh Kumar Singh told TOI.The bank has already mobilised around Rs 7,300 crore through the scheme in July. Canara Bank’s loan book grew nearly 18% in the June quarter, outpacing the 11.6% increase in…
Kansas City Chiefs emerge as a “strong fit” for $63 million former New England Patriots wide receiver Rashee Rice’s legal trouble.(Image via X) The former New England Patriots’ wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, has remained an unrestricted free agent since the team released him in March after a dominating performance. Amid this, the star player has…
National Medical Commission NEW DELHI: In a major relief for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) and states struggling with shortage of internship seats, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended permission for Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) in recognised non-teaching hospitals till May 2028.The earlier extension was valid only till May 2026. Officials said the latest…
In a world where headlines are increasingly dominated by political uncertainty and travel disruptions, peace has become a luxury. For travellers, looking for a peaceful destination isn’t just about safety, it also means cleaner cities, efficient public transport, welcoming locals, low crime rates, and the freedom to explore with confidence. The 2026 Global Peace Index…
NEW DELHI: Declining any interim relief to the outfit that calls itself Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi high court on Friday sent its plea seeking unblocking of its X account to a review committee of the govt under the IT Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July 7, reports Abhinav Garg.Justice Purushaindra…
Some cities wear their history on their sleeve. Manchester wears it in its name. While most of us have heard the city’s name because of the popular football club’s name, but do you know that by saying the word out loud, you’re unknowingly talking nearly two thousand years of conquest, settlement, and reinvention, layer upon…
Art offers solace to individuals experiencing life’s hardships. Vincent van Gogh believed art consoles those broken by life’s struggles. Creative expression provides a safe space for difficult emotions. Art therapy and hobbies support emotional well-being today. Van Gogh’s own life exemplified art’s healing potential. Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night looks straight out of a dream,…
CHANDIGARH: A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 was shot dead on Saturday afternoon after two masked men allegedly opened fire inside the shop.The victim, identified as Janki Das, was seriously injured in the attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.According to police, the incident…