Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said government has no plans to provide any relief on the AGR (adjusted gross revenue) front to telecom companies after the Supreme Court struck down their plea for a waiver of interest and penalty. In an interview with TOI, the minister also made it clear that beleaguered Vodafone Idea will not…
‘Dharavi likely to unlock 140m sqft free sale portion’ MUMBAI: Property experts estimate a free sale component of roughly 140 million sq ft to be unlocked by the Dharavi redevelopment plan, yielding revenues of Rs 1.2-1.7 lakh crore for the joint venture between the state government and the Adani group.Said Anuj Puri, chairman, Anarock Group,…
Covid 19 has made a return. Yes, after creating mayhem in the world from 2019-2022, the virus is seeing a gradual return to Asia with Singapore and Hong Kong recording the maximum number of cases in the last few weeks. Closer home, the country has been seeing a rise in variant NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants,…
Harvard gets 30 days as Trump retreats on international student ban In a significant turn of events, the Trump administration has reversed its initial move to immediately revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, instead granting the institution 30 days to respond. This abrupt backtrack, occurring amid legal challenges and national scrutiny, offers more…
Gujarat Titans’ Kusal Mendis being dismissed hit wicket during the IPL 2025 Eliminator (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) A dramatic hit-wicket dismissal to Kusal Mendis stole the spotlight in Mullanpur as Mumbai Indians edged Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a record-breaking IPL 2025 Eliminator that saw a staggering 436 runs scored—the most in any IPL playoff….
MUMBAI: RBI is looking to introduce interest rate rules for non-banking finance companies similar to those that govern banks. The goal is to improve how changes in monetary policy pass through to borrowers and to make loan pricing more transparent.As of now, when RBI changes its benchmark repo rate, banks pass on the changes quickly…
3 new judges take oath, SC reaches its full strength of 34 NEW DELHI: Chief Justice B R Gavai Friday administered oath of office to three new SC judges, Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A S Chandurkar. With this, SC reached its constitutionally sanctioned strength of 34 judges.On May 26, the collegium comprising…
When it comes to enviable hair in Bollywood, Malaika Arora’s name is often at the top of the list. Known for her glossy, voluminous mane, the actress and wellness icon swears by age-old home remedies instead of pricey salon treatments. Over the years, she has remained vocal about her preference for natural, DIY beauty solutions,…
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to ban Harvard’s international students In a significant legal decision with national implications, US District Judge Allison D. Burroughs has extended an order that blocks the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. This ruling preserves the university’s ability to enrol foreign nationals and provides…
Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians into Qualifier 2 with a commanding 81-run knock, as the five-time champions knocked Gujarat Titans out of IPL 2025 with a 20-run win in the Eliminator on Friday. Opting to bat first at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), Mumbai posted an imposing…
