MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday dismissed claims that it is pursuing de-dollarisation within Brics, saying such a move is “not part of India’s financial agenda.”“We have made our position very clear on this issue earlier as well. De-dollarisation is not part of India’s financial agenda,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at…
Lucknow: The UP Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to allow 30% raise in legislators’ salaries and allowances.The increased salary will be effective from April 1, 2025, finance minister Suresh Khanna told TOI and added that the much-awaited demand to link the salary with cost inflation index has also been heeded to. From now on,…
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment apps to stop all peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI from October 1, 2025, in an effort to curb financial fraud.In a circular dated July 29, NPCI said, “It is hereby informed that by October 1, 2025 UPI P2P collect shall not be allowed…
Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film, Param Sundari, faces criticism before its release. Malayalam actor Pavithra Menon questions the stereotypical portrayal of Malayalis and Janhvi’s accent. Menon wonders why native actors from Kerala aren’t cast for such roles. She highlights the outdated depiction of Malayalis in Hindi cinema, sparking debate on representation and cultural accuracy. Janhvi Kapoor’s…
NEW DELHI: Vincent Keymer etched his name in the record books on Tuesday, clinching the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with a round to spare and becoming the first sole champion in the tournament’s history. The 20-year-old German prodigy, playing with the white pieces, secured a draw against Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest in Round…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday outrightly rejected a human rights report released by the United States, terming it “imputations, misrepresentations, one-sided projections”. However, it expressed confidence in New Delhi-Washington ties having “weathered several transitions and challenges” as it remains strained due to tariff imposition from Donald Trump.“As we have always maintained,…
IBPS PO PET admit card 2025 available till 24 August IBPS PO admit card 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Pre-Examination Training (PET) admit card for the Probationary Officers (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates registered for the IBPS PO/Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT-XV) recruitment can now download their PET admit card…
Suryakumar Yadav (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: The Indian team for the Asia Cup, which will begin from September 9 in the UAE, will be picked on August 19 in Mumbai, TOI has learnt. “Yes, the team for the Asia Cup will be picked on Aug 19 in Mumbai. The selection committee meeting will be followed…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the secondary tariffs imposed on India may have influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to meet him, ahead of their scheduled summit in Alaska on Friday. Trump said the tariffs “probably” played a part in bringing Moscow to the table as he seeks a peace deal in…
Harvard faces backlash as Newsom demands resignation amid Trump administration settlement talks. (ANI Photo) California Governor Gavin C. Newsom has called for the resignation of Harvard University President Alan M. Garber over reports that the University is nearing a settlement with the Trump administration. Newsom’s remarks were posted on social media platform X, where he…
