Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to a truck caught fire on NH in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday Bhubaneswar: A truck caught fire atop Palasuni bridge during Wednesday evening rush hour, leading to traffic congestion along NH-16 and turning the spotlight back on the stretch known for frequent accidents.The incident triggered massive traffic congestion on both carriageways…
In one of Raghu Rai’s most haunting photographs from the Bhopal Gas tragedy, a grieving father cradles his dead child — the stark black and white image titled ‘Burial of an Unknown Child’ came to define not just one of the worst industrial disasters the world had seen, but the power of photojournalism itself.Rai, the…
NEW DELHI: Nearly six years after India tightened scrutiny of foreign direct investment from countries sharing land borders, the government has initiated a recalibration of the framework governing such investments, allowing minority ownership structures routed through overseas entities to access the automatic route while retaining approval requirements for direct investments from neighbouring jurisdictions.The Union Cabinet…
Bengaluru: Snabbit has raised $56 million as it looks to consolidate its position in India’s fast-growing on-demand home services market. The round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, and Bertelsmann India Investments. The funding values the startup at about $390 million, sources told TOI. Founder and CEO Aayush Agarwal declined to…
Odisha FC players during a training session in Goa on Firday Securing survival with a win over Sporting Club Delhi in their last game, Odisha FC will look to improve their standings when they face Punjab FC in their penultimate Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Saturday.Hovering above…
Navratri day 2 is dedicated to worship Goddess Brahmacharini. Devotees observe rigorous fast and offer their sincere prayers to the second form of Goddess Durga. Devotees seek blessings of the Goddess by performing various puja rituals and spiritual activities. Navratri second day is going to be observed on March 20, 2026. Chaitra Navratri Day 2…
GST collections (AI image) GST collections: The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched a new high in April, reflecting continued strength in economic activity even in the midst of the ongoing Middle East conflict.According to government data released on Friday, gross GST revenue for the month reached a record Rs 2.43 lakh crore,…
NEW DELHI: Govt is reviewing tariff concessions on Scotch and some other products proposed in the trade agreement with the UK if its concerns over steel quotas and duties are not addressed before the treaty is ratified.“We have to rebalance the FTA… We haven’t made up our mind, but we can consider action on certain…
Bhubaneswar: Landslides are triggered by the combined impact of climate change and rapid development — not just extreme rainfall and unstable terrain, but human activities as well — a new study by Balasore-based Fakir Mohan University teachers, along with international collaborators, has found. It has recommended reforestation, regulated construction and targeted monitoring in high-risk zones.The…
A softer, heavier day, like a cloudy sky that won’t clear quickly. The Moon sits in a draining angle for you, so expenditure or low mood can colour everything if you let it.You might feel negative results on different fronts. No need for panic on days like today when work, meetings and plans don’t move…
