Lucknow: In a joint review of preparations for the Chhath Puja and the police recruitment examination, chief secretary SP Goyal and DGP Rajeev Krishna on Friday directed divisional commissioners, district magistrates and senior police officers that the security of devotees at Chhath was a top priority for the govt.Goyal directed officials to ensure cleanliness, security,…
Lucknow: The flames spread quickly in which a worker was injured. A portion of the adjoining building collapsed during rescue work, leaving five firefighters injured. Chief fire officer, Ankush Mittal, told TOI they received information about the fire around 6:50pm and eight fire tenders from Indiranagar, Chowk, BKT and Hazratganj stations were sent to the…
Prayagraj: Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu Singh (54), journalist by profession and nephew of former HC bar association chief Ashok Singh, was hacked to death near a hotel in Prayagraj on Thursday evening. The victim sustained over two dozen deep wounds to his neck, abdomen, and hands. He was rushed to the SRN Hospital in…
The entertainment world mourned advertising icon Piyush Pandey’s passing, with Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan leading tributes. Meanwhile, Arshad Warsi confirmed progress on Munna Bhai 3. Kajol and Twinkle Khanna faced criticism for their views on infidelity, while Janhvi Kapoor earned praise for her contrasting stance. Separately, composer Sachin Sanghvi was accused of sexual…
Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…
The accused, identified as Sonu Barai, died on the spot; 24-year-old Manisha Yadav is critical and undergoing treatment in a private hospital. MUMBAI: A 24-year-old unemployed man, upset over breakup with his girlfriend, chased her to a maternity hospital in full public view in Lalbaug’s Chinchpokli area early Friday morning, stabbed her, and then slit…
Pop icon Britney Spears found herself at the centre of yet another media frenzy. The singer, who has been spending her time away from the spotlight after the end of her conservatorship, was back in the headlines this week following revelations made in ex-husband Kevin Federline’s tell-all memoir. Britney’s video goes viral The star, was…
Get ready for ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ next month! Ajay Devgn leads the cast, reportedly charging a hefty amount. Rakul Preet Singh is back as Ayesha, with R. Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor also joining. The trailer has already sparked excitement, hinting at a fun-filled sequel hitting theatres on November 14, 2025. ‘De De Pyaar…
US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…
Several Bollywood celebrities were spotted flying out to join the celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Among those headed for the grand bash were Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, and Ananya Panday. Ranveer and Deepika’s airport style wins hearts Ranveer Singh kept it cool and casual in black pants and an oversized white T-shirt, pairing his…
