PUNE: The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in education, research, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on the semiconductor sector, a statement issued by AIT stated here recently.The five-year agreement was signed by AIT President Prof….
Pune: The state information technology department has proposed a unique identification system — MahaID — for all beneficiaries of govt welfare schemes to eliminate duplication, improve targeting and curb financial leakage.The proposal has been submitted to the chief minister’s office (CMO) for approval, senior IT officials told TOI on Friday.“We have carried out the necessary…
Pune: A 16-year-old boy died while eight others, including two firemen, were injured after a fire broke out on the 12th floor of a 14-storied residential tower of a housing society in Undri around 2.30pm on Friday. The injured include two security guards, the society chairperson, and three residents who rushed to help teenager Tarsh…
Pune: Four people collectively lost Rs 2.37 crore in online share trading frauds in different durations between March and July this year, police said and added separate FIRs were registered on Thursday in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. In all the incidents, the cyber crooks employed one modus operandi. Senior inspector Ravikiran Nale of Pimpri Chinchwad…
On foreign shores, NRIs & locals bond over garba PUNE: Garba and dandiya, the vibrant Gujarati folk dances traditionally performed during Navaratra, have found a global stage as Indian communities overseas celebrate the festival with grandeur and enthusiasm. The diaspora residing in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and even the Middle East have…
Pune: Farmers across Maharashtra are fearing further crop losses, especially in soyabean and paddy which are in the harvest stage with IMD predicting very heavy to extremely heavy rain, particularly in Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra, in the coming days.India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red warning (heavy to very heavy rain with isolated…
Pune: The new cab fares rolled out by the Indian Gig Workers’ Front have sparked commuter discontent, plunging many into a whirlwind of confusion and sticker shock. The steep charges have drawn comparisons to extortion, resulting in fiery exchanges between drivers and passengers.The Indian Gig Workers’ Front, a cab association, rolled out the revised fares…
Pune: Open-ground Navaratra and dandiya celebrations over the next few days could face disruptions as the IMD on Friday upgraded its forecast to moderate to heavy rain for Pune city on Sept 28 and 29, while issuing a red warning for Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra ghats on Sept 28. The department has warned of heavy…
Pune: After a year’s wait, Durga Puja is finally here. At pandals across the city, Goddess Durga will be invoked on Saturday, Panchami, to descend from her heavenly abode and bless her devotees. Bengali associations in the city have dedicated weeks to preparations, ensuring visitors can look forward to seamless pandal-hopping, hearty festival meals, and…
Pune: The knowledge, reflexes, and teamwork of schoolchildren were put to the test at the Times of India-NIE Inter-School Quizomania 2025, held in association with Shiksha Gurus, where Sanskriti School, Bhukum, claimed the championship title. The competition, which saw the participation of over 100 schools from across the city, had six teams advance to the…
