NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) with a “stronger mandate.” The election took place on Sept 27, 2025 during the 42nd ICAO assembly session at Montreal and India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 polls. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: “Proud to…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has formally asked the state power regulator for permission to recover the cost of smart meters from consumers. Interestingly, it came shortly after power minister Arvind Kumar Sharma told the Vidhan Sabha that no existing electricity user would be charged for installation and maintenance of smart prepaid…
Lucknow/Bahraich: In a chilling incident in UP’s Bahraich, a man allegedly killed his wife and buried her body beneath his bed and continued to sleep over it for 12 days.The accused husband Harikishan, 48, was arrested from Barabanki on Wednesday. The crime took place in Ahata Narpatpurwa village in Jarwal Road. Police said the victim,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza, calling it a “significant step” toward ending the conflict.Sharing a post on X, PM Modi said, “We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a…
Lucknow: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh has issued show-cause notices to 121 registered political parties in the state. These parties, registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, have not participated in any elections between 2019 and 2024.CEO Navdeep Rinwa stated that party presidents or general secretaries must submit…
NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on Tuesday tabled a report in Parliament on the union accounts for 2022-23 and 2023-24, in which the auditor has, among other issues, pointed out how cess and surcharge collections have been going up over the years and become a significant part of tax revenues –…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned of a whopping 250% tariffs on the pharma industry one year, one-and-a-half years. “We’ll be putting (an) initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year, one-and-a-half years, maximum, it’s going to go to 150 percent and then it’s going to go to 250 percent because we want…
Jasprit Bumrah of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai:Jasprit Bumrah at present is at par with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Like the latter duo, from whom fans and experts expected centuries every match, Bumrah is currently going through the same phase. The ongoing Asia Cup is probably the first tournament where…
Lucknow: In Uttar Pradesh, some police officers are not just ending crime in the dark alleys, they are also lighting the lamp of learning. Their noble deeds are not only saving children from underprivileged backgrounds from losing their way but also steering them towards leading a meaningful life. Meet the khaki teachers of UP on…
The current churn in South Asia cannot be understood merely through election arithmetic or sporadic border incidents. What is unfolding is a deeper structural realignment and Bangladesh, amid this transition, has become a critical node, says political strategist and futurist, Vimal Singh, endorsing India’s policy of restraint in response to the neighbourhood turmoil.“While Yunus remains…
