Panaji: Goa police launched a statewide drive “operation prahar“ on Friday night to crack down the narcotics network and arrested 12 persons for allegedly being in possession of narcotic substances including ganja, LSD, cocaine, charas, ketamine and ecstasy worth Rs 10 lakh.Goa police PRO, DSP Nilesh Rane, said that the operation resulted in the registration…
Government weighs higher FDI approval limit to ease investment process (representative image) The government is considering raising the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to Rs 15,000 crore from the current Rs 5,000 crore, in a move aimed at further improving India’s investment climate,…
Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten (Image: Sahil Malhotra/ TOI Photo) Colombo: Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten was a keen observer at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground on Sunday as India continued their preparations for the upcoming two-Test series, with the former India coach getting a close look at the visitors during their final…
Nagarjuna has heaped praise on the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, calling the ambitious epic “brilliant” and highlighting Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s performances. The actor also spoke about the growing importance of film trailers, noting how they increasingly influence audience expectations and a movie’s opening at the box office. ‘Ramayana’ trailer reflects…
Volodymyr Zelensky and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in his war-torn country as “difficult” during a visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries to have maintained close ties with Russia throughout Moscow’s ongoing war against Kyiv, now in its fifth year.“The situation in Ukraine is difficult,” Zelensky…
The King Cobra is one of the most feared snakes globally, renowned for highly potent venom, a long chevron-patterned body and a flared hood.But do you know, long before it became one of the most feared and fascinating snakes in Asia, the king cobra didn’t even carry the name we know it by today?Back in…
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates announced: Important schedule, eligibility, information bulletin and application process The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has launched the choice-filling window for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. It marks an important stage in the process of admissions in undergraduate medical/dental courses under the All India Quota (AIQ).Candidates who have…
Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026, when a solar eclipse will grace the skies of certain northern regions. Interpreted through the lens of numerology, this event underscores a powerful 3-8-1 synergy that may trigger life-altering shifts for some. Born under specific dates, individuals may find themselves reassessing their duties while facing karmic lessons. This…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma‘s 2027 World Cup future has become a talking point again, but former India teammate Ajinkya Rahane believes there should be no uncertainty surrounding the veteran opener’s place in the squad.Rahane, who retired from all forms of cricket last month, has called on the Indian team management to give…
Mumbai: A 28-year-old man was arrested by Dahisar Police in connection with a digital arrest scam where a senior citizen had been duped of Rs 4.5 lakh.The 71-year-old complainant lives in Dahisar East. Between July 2 and July 3, a caller contacted the complainant, claiming to be senior police inspector Rajesh Mishra. He scared the…
