The government on Wednesday extended the mandate for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent, with a tolerance band of 2 percentage points on either side, for another five years ending March 31, 2031.The move continues the flexible inflation-targeting framework first introduced in 2016 and retained once earlier…
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again sparked a fresh travel debate with a post on X. this time turning the spotlight on India’s one of the most overlooked and underrated states—Jharkhand. In the post Mahindra admits that, like many travellers, he too had ignored the state while planning holidays and candidly says, “I plead guilty…
Home remedies like toothpaste can temporarily clear foggy headlights by gently polishing away oxidation. However, scientific research reveals this effect is short-lived, lasting only weeks. For do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance, one of the most common ways to restore fogged-up headlights is by using toothpaste. Although toothpaste is primarily used for cleaning teeth, its mild abrasives are…
The “jewel of the Gulf” could face serious threats if the UAE enters the ongoing Iran war, warned top US economist Jeffrey Sachs, raising concerns over vulnerabilities in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, considered ‘safe havens’ in the Middle East region.Speaking to news agency ANI, Sachs said these cities, built as global tourism and…
CHENNAI: There is no space or room for nuclear weapons in Iran’s doctrine, said Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s supreme leader in India. In an interview to TOI, Ilahi, who worked closely with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and is a good friend of Khamenei’s son and present supreme leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei,…
NEW DELHI: Govt Monday agreed to Opposition’s demand for revocation of the suspension of its eight MPs, who had been barred from the House for remainder of Budget session for their alleged unruly conduct in LS, and the House is expected to formalise their return Tuesday. Official sources said a consensus was reached at an…
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor was initially denied wearing his chef coat for the Padma Shri Award ceremony in 2017, being asked to wear traditional Indian attire instead. He insisted on wearing his uniform, which he considers a symbol of pride for the chef community. Ultimately, he received the award in his chef coat, setting a…
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated on Monday for a parliamentary vote to select the country’s next president, in a move that could formalise his rule under a civilian framework.“I nominate Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as vice-president,” MP Kyaw Kyaw Htay said during a lower house session, according to state-run media. Under…
The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) joined hundreds of community members and advocates outside the US Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in a closely watched case on birthright citizenship.Calling the moment “fundamental,” SAAJCO representatives said the case could have far-reaching consequences for immigrant communities, particularly South Asians, one of the fastest-growing immigrant…
Orion spacecraft’s toilet (Courtesy: X) The crew of Nasa’s historic Artemis II mission, with support from mission control, successfully restored the Orion spacecraft’s toilet system after it experienced a recurring issue following Wednesday’s launch (US local time) from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.“Ahead of the apogee raise burn on April 1, the Artemis II…