NEW DELHI: CBI has arrested five accused individuals in connection with its ongoing probe into the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment ‘scam’ case. They were produced before a court which remanded them to CBI custody for interrogation.The case pertains to allegations against CGPSC officials resorting to favouritism in the selection process for various posts,…
India’s Akash Deep (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) According to PTI, Indian Test cricketer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament for East Zone, with Assam pacer Mukhtar Hussain named as his replacement. The Bengal fast bowler, who recently participated in India’s drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England, showed signs of discomfort…
NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday agreed to further increase trade and strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and visiting deputy PM of Russia Dmitry Patrushev here at Krishi Bhawan.“Key areas of dialogue included enhancing agricultural trade…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and iconic all-rounder Kapil Dev has thrown his full support behind the Indian women’s cricket team as they gear up for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday….
Bollywood is back on top in 2025, dominating the Indian box office with hits like ‘Chhaava’ leading the way with ₹602.54 crore. Romantic film ‘Saiyaara’ followed with ₹329.61 crore. While Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ also performed well, Hindi cinema secured more than half of the top 12 spots, marking a significant shift from previous…
Celebrating 42 years, TOI-Lucknow reflects on its journey as a trusted companion and chronicler of Uttar Pradesh’s growth. LUCKNOW: Forty-two. The number sounds too unglamourous to be celebrated — without the zing of jubilees, or even tens. The sunny side is, it exudes experience, maturity and wisdom.When he was 42, Amitabh Bachchan, our star of…
Lucknow: The Ranji Trophy match between Uttar Pradesh and Baroda in Vadodara was abandoned on the final day without a single ball being bowled over the course of four days.The cancellation was attributed to a persistently wet pitch, despite favourable weather conditions throughout the match days. As a result, both teams were awarded one point…
File photo: Haryana ADGP Y Puran Kumar CHANDIGARH: Haryana ADGP Y Puran Kumar (52), known as an outspoken IPS officer who flagged irregularities, including alleged caste bias, in his own department, was found dead from a gunshot to the head at his Chandigarh residence Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened a day before he was to…
Lucknow: Various parts of UP are facing second wave of flood as heavy rains lashed hills and several parts of the Gangetic Plains. As water level of many rivers rise, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to intensify relief operations and ensure continuous monitoring of the situation.Yogi said relief and rescue operations should…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will reconduct the Selection Posts/Phase XIII Computer-Based Examination (CBE) 2025 for over 55,000 candidates following the discovery of gaps in the examination log data. The retest is scheduled for August 29, 2025.According to SSC, the decision was taken to ensure fairness and transparency in line with the Commission’s mandate and…
