Pakistan police on Wednesday registered a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and dozens of his supporters after a protest sit-in outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.The protest on Tuesday was held after authorities refused to allow family members and lawyers to meet Khan, who is currently incarcerated….
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a major expansion of its 2025 US travel ban, nearly doubling the number of countries – mostly from Africa – subject to full or partial restrictions on entry to the United States. The policy, slated to take effect January…
Given the lucrative interest rate and the tax benefits, is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana an obvious savings choice for your girl child? (AI image) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana or SSY is a popular post-office savings scheme for the girl child, first introduced over ten years ago as part of the government’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. The…
NEW DELHI: India has sounded a caution for students headed abroad for pilot training. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a notice for such students and their parents that it “has no role or responsibility in the regulation, oversight, quality, progress or completion of pilot training undertaken at organisations/ institutions situated abroad…
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to the the nuclear energy bill called the “Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI), 2025”. The bill was passed as opposition staged a walkout, during the ongoing Winter Session.The amended bill was tabled in the lower house, with introduction…
Manjinder Singh Sirsa (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that his government is planning to launch its own carpooling app to curb rising vehicular pollution in the national capital.Addressing a press conference, the BJP leader said, “Delhi government plans to launch its own carpooling app to curb vehicular…
NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for their T20 World Cup title defence have received a major boost with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy entering uncharted territory at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowler Rankings. The right-arm spinner has surged to a career-best rating of 818 points, further consolidating his position as the No.1 ranked bowler…
Candidates looking to apply for government jobs should be aware that today, December 17, 2025, is the final day to submit applications for five major recruitment drives. These notifications together offer over 2,900 vacancies across a range of posts, including engineering, healthcare, technical, and apprentice-level positions.Aspirants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including educational…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah, as per news agency ANI.This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat, according to ANI. Amid Diplomatic Strain, Bangladesh Envoy Hamidullah Seeks Trust And Deeper India Ties On Victory Day The move amid heightened tensions after National…
Parliamentary panel recommends pen-and-paper format to improve reliability in national exams The parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports has recommended a stronger focus on pen-and-paper exams for major national tests, highlighting recurring disruptions in computer-based examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh,…