NEW DELHI: Asserting that the Modi govt’s refusal to discuss the revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls in Parliament implies it has “a lot to hide”, the joint opposition on Wednesday announced it will march to the Election Commission on Aug 11 to lodge its protest against the “manipulation of votes”.The INDIA bloc held a joint…
Lucknow: The UP govt in collaboration with Tata Technology Limited (TTL) would set up Tata Technology Excellence Centres in 121 govt polytechnics across the state to help these technical educational institutes meet industry requirements.In a govt order (GO), additional chief secretary, technical education, Narendra Bhooshan said the decision was taken to bridge the industry-academia gap…
NEW DELHI: Brushing aside the allegation by opposition MPs Asaduddin Owaisi and Randeep Surjewala that the special intensive revision of electoral roll in Bihar is an exercise in disenfranchising minorities and precarious communities, the Election Commission on Wednesday asked them to get all such electors to file their claims and objections before Sept 1.“Mr Owaisi…
BENGALURU: Amid uncertainty over onboarding, lateral hires offered roles at TCS are now rethinking their resignations. Recently, TCS informed candidates that their onboarding would be contingent upon business requirements, leaving approximately 650 lateral hires in a state of uncertainty. These individuals, who possess varying levels of experience, were initially scheduled to join the company between…
Lucknow: Bareilly Police on Wednesday rescued a 21-year-old man within nine minutes of receiving a suicide alert triggered by a Meta platform post.The alert, generated by Instagram and relayed to the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters in Lucknow, helped authorities reach the youth moments before he could take his life.The young man, employed as a labourer…
DEHRADUN: The Kheer Gad river surged through without warning, tearing through Dharali – a village that holds its history in the soil. The flash flood halved the settlement, destroying homes and orchards, and burying what little remained of its oldest monument: the Kalp Kedar temple, a shrine dedicated to Shiva and, as local lore has…
MUMBAI: China’s Ant Group will exit Eternal (formerly Zomato) by selling its remaining 1.9% stake worth Rs 5,370 crore ($612 million) through one or more block deals on Thursday, term sheet of the deal showed. This will be the second startup exit for the Chinese firm this week after Paytm. Ant Group, an affiliate of…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Janmashtami would be celebrated at every police station and police training institute in the state on Aug 16.“The occasion would provide trainees with an opportunity to showcase their cultural and artistic talents, making the festival a symbol of cultural unity,” Yogi made this announcement during his visit…
Mumbai: RBI has come out with final co-lending rules for banks and non-banks which allow dual lending with a single KYC. The final norms mandate blended lending rates, irrevocable funding commitments, and escrow-based cashflow distribution, while keeping first loss default guarantee. These, along with capital impacts and lower returns, could make co-lending less attractive for…
Lucknow: After successful editions in Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur, TOI Dialogues will now put the spotlight on Uttar Pradesh’s infra journey.TOI Dialogues — Infrastructure Chapter will be held in Lucknow on Thursday. It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, changemakers and experts for thought-provoking panel discussions and fireside chats on urban development, industrial growth,…
