New Delhi: Spring is just beginning to stir in the capital, and with it comes a festival that will no longer be confined to one corner of the city. The 2026 edition of Palaash Mahotsav is set to unfold as a multi-park experience—from Ashok Vihar to Narela, the Yamuna riverfront to Jasola—each space reimagined with…
Pune: Over 100 contestants from more than 25 countries will arrive in Panchgani in Satara district to participate in the Paragliding World Cup 2026, which will be conducted from Feb 15 to 21.Krishna Kant Bhagra, event organizer, told TOI that the schedule on first day will have registration and document verification followed by test flights…
The company blamed it on the most recent violent correction in the crypto market. Crypto lender BlockFills has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals in response to recent market volatility and financial conditions, according to an official statement released by the firm. The decision was taken last week as a protective measure for both…
In a major boost to tourism, the Jammu Division has introduced a Vistadome coach on the extended service. The coach features a glass roof and large panoramic windows, allowing passengers uninterrupted views of Kashmir’s mountains, rivers, valleys and tunnels along the route, as per ANI reports. Passenger amenities in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued draft directions to revise and consolidate guidelines on the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, aimed at expanding coverage, streamlining operational aspects and addressing emerging requirements in the agriculture sector.The central bank has invited comments and feedback on the draft guidelines from regulated entities, members of the…
Mumbai: The Bombay high court has quashed and set aside a Jan 2010 order of the State Minorities Commission that cancelled Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation‘s (MSRTC’s) tender process and directed criminal investigation. “It is declared that the Minorities Commission does not possess adjudicatory power akin to a court or tribunal. It has no explicit…
New Delhi: A Delhi court has reserved its order on bail pleas for 12 people accused in the stone-pelting incident during the demolition exercise near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate last month. Additional Sessions Judge Bhupinder Singh heard final arguments on Thursday and reserved the order for Feb 16. Lamborghini Crash Case, US-India Deal…
Pune: The Pune city police and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Wednesday and removed unauthorised hawkers and stalls as well as illegally parked vehicles from various roads and footpaths in Vimannagar.Joint police commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma said, “Over the last few days, we had received many complaints from residents about…
New analysis published Wednesday by the Federal Reserve proposes that crypto be categorized as a distinct asset class for initial margin requirements used in “uncleared” derivatives markets, including over-the-counter trades and other transactions that do not pass through a centralized clearinghouse. The working paper said that is because crypto is more volatile than traditional asset…
Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal owns a Lutyens-zone mansion bought in 2005 for about ₹31 crore. Spread across roughly 2.5 acres, the residence includes multiple bedrooms, elegant living areas, and grand dining spaces. Despite being an older acquisition, it remains one of the notable luxury homes in Delhi due to its location and ownership. The costly…
