Representative file photo A truck carrying a large consignment of liquor overturned at Sanand in Gujarat Tuesday, triggering chaos as the bottles spilled onto the road and people in the dry state began looting them before police could secure the spot. The truck driver fled after the accident. Police have launched a search and are…
US consumer confidence weakened in December, sliding to its lowest level since President Donald Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs earlier this year, as households grew more anxious about high prices, trade levies and job prospects, according to a survey by the Conference Board.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index fell 3.8 points to 89.1…
A school district in upstate New York has launched an internal investigation following allegations that elementary school students, including children with disabilities, may have been confined inside wooden “timeout” boxes on school premises.The Salmon River Central School District board of education confirmed last week that it is reviewing the actions of district officials after images…
RAIPUR/NEW DELHI: Vinod Kumar Shukla, who created a universe of quiet grace from the small histories and inner worlds of ordinary people in his novels and poems, and who became the first Jnanpith awardee from Chhattisgarh last year – passed away Tuesday. He was 88.The renowned Hindi writer was undergoing treatment for a lung ailment…
RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta is upbeat on India’s growth prospects, especially due to a series of reforms. In her first interview since taking charge eight months ago, she tells TOI that the recent movement of the rupee is not a concern. Excerpts:What’s your overall assessment on growth and inflation, and are we nearing the…
SOF IGKO result 2025-26: The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has officially released the International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) result 2025-26. Students who appeared for the SOF IGKO Level 1 examination can now check and download their results through the official website at sofworld.org.The SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad is conducted annually for students from Classes…
BHOPAL: A sweeping revision of Madhya Pradesh’s electoral rolls has led to the deletion of 42.7 lakh voters, or 7.4% of the electorate, following a 44-day special intensive revision (SIR) that officials said ranks among the largest voter list clean-ups undertaken in the state.The draft electoral rolls published on Tuesday show the voter count falling…
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday announced a fresh liquidity infusion, unveiling plans to purchase government securities worth Rs 2 lakh crore and conduct a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction to ease conditions in the banking system.The central bank said the open market operations (OMO) purchases and the USD/INR buy-sell swap auctions will be…
US Education Department to review Brown University (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) The tragic shooting at Brown University on December 13, 2025, shook the campus community and left the nation grappling with yet another reminder of the risks students face on college campuses. Two young lives were lost that day, and the incident has sparked urgent questions…
Kuldeep Singh Sengar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The sister of the Unnao rape survivor on Tuesday criticised the Delhi high court for granting bail to convict and former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar and suspending his life sentence in the case.Also Read | Unnao rape case: Delhi HC suspends jail term of Kuldeep Sengar; sets…
