Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), aimed at making the law more effective and speed up the process, while proposing…
BENGALURU: Karnataka legislative council member SL Bhojegowda of JDS said Tuesday he had “2,500 dogs killed” during his tenure as Chikkamagaluru municipal body chief, reports Niranjan Kaggere.“During my tenure as the chairperson of the City Municipality Council, we killed 2,500 dogs and buried them under trees to serve as natural compost,” Bhojegowda said during a…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation slowed to an eight-year low in July due to moderating food prices. Also, the easing trend continued for the ninth month in a row, providing comfort on the prices front against the backdrop of trade tensions.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday showed retail inflation, as measured by…
In the corridors of global power, Indian-origin leaders now stand at the helm of some of the world’s most influential organisations — from tech giants like Microsoft and Google to financial and luxury brands like Mastercard and Chanel. Their journeys are testaments to the enduring value of a strong educational foundation, blending the rigour of…
New research suggests that fresh mango could be a helpful fruit for managing blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. Packed with fibre, antioxidants, and vital nutrients, mangoes may enhance insulin sensitivity and assist in regulating glucose, particularly in overweight or obese individuals. In one controlled study, daily mango consumption improved…
A host of measures have been taken by govt and RBI in recent days to ease rupee-rouble trade. TOI takes a look at the steps:Why is there a buzz around rupee-rouble trade again?Days after Trump announced higher tariffs for India, RBI on Aug 5 issued a circular allowing authorised dealer (AD) category-1 banks to open…
PRAYAGRAJ: The civic body has launched a large-scale campaign to sterilise the city’s over 1.1 lakh stray canine population amid increasing dog bite cases, reports Rajeev Mani. The action follows a National Rabies Control Programme report that showed 1.9 lakh people were bitten by dogs in the city over the past two years. Of these,…
KULLU: At least nine families have been forced to leave their homes in five Himachal Pradesh villages along Kiratpur-Manali highway, saying unscientific road widening by NHAI had made the land dangerously unstable.Most houses in Tanipari, Shala Nal, Jala Nal, Tanhul and Thalout in Balichowki subdivision developed cracks and agricultural land began sinking since the work…
For students passionate about mathematics, the United States offers a wealth of options that extend far beyond the Ivy League. While names like Harvard and Princeton often dominate conversations, several non-Ivy institutions consistently rank among the best in the world for mathematics. These universities combine rigorous academics with cutting-edge research, offer access to leading faculty,…
NEW DELHI: Amid the chair naming deputy leader of opposition Gaurav Gogoi for “instigating” opposition MPs to protest, Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, following brief speeches by the ruling camp amid din of protests against the special intensive revision…
