4 min readMumbaiFeb 4, 2026 11:46 AM IST First published on: Feb 3, 2026 at 08:33 AM IST As claims and counterclaims fly thick and fast over a possible merger between the two NCP factions following the death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the issue has assumed a larger political dimension, with Chief…
Set in the heart of Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh lives a woman with high dreams. Where rural fields consume most of the time of villagers and digital influences are still blooming, Yashoda Lodhi, also known online as “English with Dehati Madam” is giving most educated English teachers a run for their money! The farmer…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has purchased government securities equivalent to 47 per cent of the Centre’s total bond issuances so far in FY26 to support liquidity in the banking system, according to public data.According to news agency PTI , the data compiled from RBI showed that the Centre raised Rs 13,65,000 crore between…
Prince William and Princess Catherine made a quiet yet impactful return to the BAFTAs, opting for understated elegance over grand gestures. William’s burgundy velvet jacket and Catherine’s flowing pink Gucci gown showcased their signature style, projecting reassurance and composure amidst recent royal headlines. The BAFTAs are usually all about movie stars, dramatic entrances, and gowns…
Gold prices traded higher in futures markets on Tuesday, supported by firm global cues, even as retail bullion rates across major Indian cities recorded a noticeable correction after recent sharp gains.As of 15:12, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) remained elevated across contracts. The April 2026 contract traded at Rs 1,63,594 per 10…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Equity benchmarks opened flat on Friday after a crash on Thursday due to escalating geopolitical tensions. While Nifty50 was above 25,450, BSE Sensex was near 82,500. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,471.70, up 17 points or 0.068%. BSE Sensex was trading at 82,505.86, up 8…
Photo: Shivam Dube/ Instagram Shivam Dube melted people’s hearts recently when he draped India’s T20 World Cup 2026 winner’s medal around his father’s neck right after clinching the title. The all-rounder, who starred in every match, didn’t pocket the medal—instead, he gifted it to his “real hero,” his father. Meanwhile, his father beamed with pride…
TOI journalist’s first person account from Dubai — the city under siegeDUBAI: The Irish Village, with its cluster of restaurants and pubs, was buzzing last Sunday. There was live music and tennis played on the big screen. The 70s hit Jolene, Jolene drifted across the grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Dubai Duty Free…
India faces a higher import burden when global prices rise, along with possible inflationary effects. (AI image) Internationally, oil prices have risen by around 9-10% following Israel-US strikes on Iran, and amid the rising tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated. Does that mean that petrol and diesel prices in India will…
MUNICH: US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying Russian oil, days after New Delhi reiterated that “national interests” would be the “guiding factor” for energy procurement.US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi early in Feb, had said India had agreed to not…