NEW DELHI: India and the European Union Friday said that they are working intensely to finalise the trade deal by year-end, with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal suggesting that some strategic elements may be part of the overall arrangement in the coming months.“We’ve been negotiating this for quite some time, but I can tell…
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…
Lucknow: BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal is scheduled to undergo organisational reshuffle in the next few months.Sources in RLD said the changes will include the election of a new national president and the UP chief. While Jayant Chaudhary is likely to be chosen unopposed, all eyes will be on the appointment of a new UP…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to run a special pilgrimage package, the “7 Jyotirlinga Yatra” (NZBG66), offering devotees a unique opportunity to visit some of the most revered temples of Lord Shiva across India. This 11-night, 12-day journey will begin on 18 November 2025 from Yog Nagri Rishikesh Railway Station…
Sanjay Raut (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Monday expressed surprise over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to advance his usual national address from 8 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Raut suggested that the timing adjustment may have been intended to allow BJP workers to watch the…
If your calendar looks like a Mumbai local at rush hour and Teams pings like a Diwali bazaar, you’re not alone; that bustle may not be real productivity. But it may not be real productivity. A new workplace habit is spreading: Fake productivity, the theatre of looking busy while sidestepping high-impact work. One recent clue:…
Lucknow: Aadaab Arz Tanzeem, Lucknow is organising a special Heritage Walk with the objective of preserving and celebrating the city’s historical heritage and rich cultural traditions. The walk will take place on Sunday, Nov 9, at 2:45 pm at the historic Lucknow Residency complex. Eminent citizens of the city, history enthusiasts and social workers will…
Lucknow: City’s sanitation system received a boost with inauguration of Bans Mandi portable compactor transfer station (PCTS) in Lal Kuan Ward by mayor Sushma Kharkwal, who called it an important step towards making Lucknow cleaner, greener and more efficient in waste management.The work was implemented under public private partnership model by Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt…
Actor Amin Hajee, best known for playing Bagha in the classic film ‘Lagaan’, recently took his fans on a nostalgic journey through time. The actor, writer and director shared a heartwarming glimpse into his wedding album, celebrating his marriage with British social anthropologist and producer Charlotte Whitby-Coles.His emotional post not only melted hearts but also…
New Delhi: Marks obtained, grades and answer sheets are “personal information” protected under the exemption clause of the Right to Information Act, Delhi high court held Monday as it set aside CIC orders to disclose details of PM Modi’s bachelors degree from DU, reports Abhinav Garg. HC drew a distinction between “something which is of…
