3 die in early morning apartment fire. BHUBANESWAR: A massive fire broke out early Wednesday morning in a four‑storey apartment on Badagada Canal Road in the Laxmisagar police limits here, claiming the lives of an elderly couple and their 10‑year‑old granddaughter.The victims were identified as Biswajit Behera (70), his wife Sulabha Behera (65), and their…
Bajaj Auto appears set to expand its Avenger line-up with the introduction of the Street 220 in India. The motorcycle has been listed on the company’s official website, hinting that a launch could take place soon, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed.The upcoming Avenger Street 220 will be positioned alongside the Bajaj…
Emails submitted as evidence in the Musk v. Altman trial reveal Elon Musk privately warned his Neuralink associates that Google DeepMind was “moving very fast” and that OpenAI was “not on a path to catch up.” Testimony from OpenAI president Greg Brockman further shows Musk was fixated on DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis from OpenAI’s earliest…
Some children walk into exams with a calm that looks almost effortless. They are prepared, yes, but there is usually something deeper at work than marks and timetables. At home, confident toppers are often raised in spaces where pressure is not the only language. Their parents do not just chase results; they build rhythm, self-belief…
The United States on Wednesday announced it will carry out a phased shutdown of its consulate general in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic staff as well as the need for better allocation of resources.“The US department of state is announcing the phased closure of the US consulate general in Peshawar. Responsibility for…
Kerala’s mysterious ‘Twin Town,’ Kodhini, baffles scientists with an exceptionally high birth rate of twins, far exceeding national and global averages. This phenomenon, with an estimated 35 twins per 1,000 births, has led to unique local beliefs and a vibrant annual festival celebrating this extraordinary occurrence. India is the homeland of diversity and varied phenomena…
CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday reacted to two blast incidents in Amritsar and Jalandhar that occurred within hours of each other, sparking panic across the state.Blaming the BJP, Mann said, “This is BJP’s way of working — in any state where they want to contest elections, they first create riots, carry out…
File photo of the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Delhi: The final of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, TOI has learnt. The likely dates for the playoffs are May 26 (Qualifier 1), May 27 (Eliminator) and May 29…
If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can actually land you in several legal troubles, including hefty fines. As a first-time visitor, you might not be aware of the ‘mango laws’ of Singapore. It’s strange…
A passenger’s power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight after landing in Chandigarh, filling the cabin with smoke and forcing an emergency evacuation. CHANDIGARH: More than 200 people were evacuated from an IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport on Tuesday after a passenger’s power bank caught fire moments after landing, triggering panic and a rapid emergency…