59-year-old Rajan Babbar, an Indian-origin owner of a medium-sized grocery store in Lynchburg, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to one count of fraud involving the federal government’s food stamp program SNAP and one count of transacting in criminally derived property. His store Taste of India was registered as a SNAP retailer in 2016, which means SNAP…
NEW DELHI: Senior executives of some of the highway construction companies told TOI that the increase has started impacting the road construction cost as bitumen and fuel expenses are around 30% of the project cost. “Since the commercial diesel price is revised from time to time, we are worried whether there will be another round…
Directed by Dharani, āGhilliā was the very first time Vijay and Trisha appeared together on screen the film instantly became iconic. Vijay who plays Velu risks everything to protect Trishaās character Dhanalakshmi from the terrifying Muthu Pandi, played by Prakash Raj. Beyond the action and drama, it was their effortless bonding that stood out, especially…
The Department of Posts on Tuesday introduced three premium delivery services with guaranteed 24-hour and 48-hour timelines for urgent and time-sensitive consignments, news agency PTI reported.The services ā 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post ā were introduced by communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.In the initial phase, the services will be available…
Mahesh Manjrekar’s new play ‘Animal’ pulls back the curtain on the often unseen battles that accompany the pursuit of dreams in Mumbai. With Dattu as his focal point, a young man whose bravado diminishes in the face of adversity, Manjrekar crafts a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and relatable. Actor and filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has…
JAMMU: A joint team of the Army and J&K Police on Wednesday recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and assorted ammunition during an anti-terror exercise, codenamed Operation Ghani, in Poonch district, the Army stated.āBased on synergised intelligence inputs from own sources and J&K Police, a joint operation was launched by the troops of White Knight…
The Delhi Government has proposed major incentives for electric vehicle buyers under its new draft EV policy, offering a full waiver on road tax and registration fees for select models till March 31, 2030. As per the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 released on Saturday, the benefit will apply to electric cars priced at…
The ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered concerns over the supply of several essential commodities, including fertilisers. Addressing these worries, the government on Saturday said the countryās fertiliser availability remains stable, assuring that existing stocks of urea and other key crop nutrients are āmore than adequateā.Speaking at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the situation related…
Tata Motors has launched the facelifted Punch EV, priced from 9.69 lakh, ex-showroom. However, a particular moment during the presentation also grabbed attention. One of the slides shown at the event appeared to take a subtle dig at Maruti Suzuki. Tata takes a jibe at Maruti Suzuki: What happened Maruti Suzuki has recently debuted in…
The IPS officers were transferred as ordered by the Election Commission of India. NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in West Bengal, marking the third consecutive day of such reshuffles in the poll-bound state.The poll body replaced the ADG/IGPs of the south and…
