School campuses in parts of the United States have come under focus after a change in federal policy allowed immigration enforcement actions in and around schools.Attorneys representing two Minnesota school districts and the state’s largest teachers union have asked a federal court to block the policy, arguing that it has affected students and school operations.The…
India is witnessing a major shift in household cooking fuel consumption, with piped natural gas (PNG) emerging as a rapidly expanding choice across the country. Energy sector officials say adoption has accelerated sharply in recent months, marking a clear transformation in consumer preference.Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain and Indraprastha…
The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…
Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated ‘AK 64’ project faces an unexpected delay, reportedly due to ongoing salary negotiations between the actor and producers. Despite the star’s return to Chennai and earlier indications of filming commencement, the remuneration discussions have become a sticking point. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update on the film’s progress. Ajith Kumar…
AP ECET 2026 hall ticket: The Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University Anantapur (JNTU Anantapur) has released the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 admit card today. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Candidates will need their registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number,…
US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…
Yuvraj Singh (File photo) Yuvraj Singh has spoken about the period when he was diagnosed with cancer, saying the illness began when he was at the peak of his career, even as he continued to play for India.At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was…
As Jaya Bachchan celebrates her birthday, it’s a good moment to revisit her often-discussed equation with the paparazzi. While she is frequently perceived as stern or irritated in such interactions, many still remember her as the warm and charming ‘Guddi’. People who know the actress feel she’s one of the warmest people they’ve met. Not…
NCET city intimation slip 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slips for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. The examination, which serves as the gateway to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), is scheduled to be conducted on April 17, 2026. The exam city slip is not…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that the…
