Ecuador’s Willian Pacho, right, challenges for the ball with Mexico’s Gilberto Mora. (AP Photo) Teen prodigy Gilberto Mora etched his name into FIFA World Cup history after becoming the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match, as Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a knockout victory with a commanding 2-0 win over…
Improving global risk appetite and a strong rally in equities helped nine of India’s 10 most valuable companies add a combined Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market valuation last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainer.The benchmark BSE Sensex climbed 1,274.95 points, or 1.68%, during the week, PTI reported.“Indian equity markets extended their…
The day begins with a bit of static in the air, Aries. The Moon is shaking your movement zone and Saturn gives a sly, observant eye from behind. Therefore, staircases, roads tools, even quick errands require more attention than normal. If you’re driving, make sure you take a ten minute break. If you’re working with…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat forest department moved swiftly to remove the newly installed floodlights from Nalsarovar sanctuary, soon after a TOI report flagged concerns that the lighting could harm the wetland’s bird population.On Thursday, TOI published a news report, ‘Too bright for birds? Floodlights at Nalsarovar spark fears for wildlife’. The report highlighted that the department…
Sanghvi went missing after leaving his Lower Parel office on Sept 5, and his body was found near Haji Malang Road, Kalyan. Shaikh was nabbed on Sept 9 and police alleged robbery was the reason for the murder. MUMBAI: A sessions court on Thursday rejected the plea of Sarfaraz Shaikh, an accused in the 2018…
The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker has been left in awe of the anticipation surrounding India’s 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the upcoming T20I series, calling his rise “pretty incredible” for the modern professional era.“It’s pretty incredible for them to have a 15-year-old on their team,” Tucker said in…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will launch the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram’ scheme on Sept 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former chief minister C N Annadurai, with an annual allocation of ₹755.83 crore for its implementation.The scheme was one of the key promises outlined in TVK’s manifesto released ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The…
Picture for representation purpose only Pune: The Pune Rural police on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old private company worker at Ranjangaon MIDC on the charge of beating his live-in partner’s three-year-old son to death.The murder took place in their rented room at Karegaon in Shirur, about 78km from Pune, on Wednesday. The boy’s mother (25) lodged…
Bhiwandi/Patna: The special investigation team (SIT) set up for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case arrested Suman Gupta, wife of the main absconding accused, Bijendra Gupta, from her residence in Samastipur in Bihar late on Monday.Suman was produced before a Bhiwandi court, which remanded her in police custody till July 6.Suman was…
