The Indian summer is notorious for extreme heat, which can become life‑threatening during heat waves when temperatures often exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Each year, certain cities stand out as the hottest due to regional geography and climatic conditions. A look at the top 10 hottest cities in India shows that high temperatures are widespread across…
NEW DELHI: Repolling in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency recorded a brisk turnout on Thursday, with more than 74 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm. Election Commission officials said polling remained peaceful across the constituency, with no reports of violence or disruption during the day.The repoll was ordered after the Election…
A key accused linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reviving focus on cross-border militancy.An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tailstrike during landing, prompting an aircraft inspection and flight disruptions.Satirical online group Cockroach Janta Party had its X account withheld in India, days after it…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, but the 5K 40–49 male category stood as a reflection of consistency, experience, and years of dedication to fitness and sport. These runners proved that passion for running only grows stronger with time, turning every kilometer into a display of endurance and…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 once again brought together inspiring runners from across generations, and the 5K 40–49 female category stood out as a celebration of fitness, determination, and community. These women proved that running is not just about competition; it is about passion, consistency, and inspiring those around you.From family motivation to discovering…
NEW DELHI: India has stepped up Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), with health authorities issuing a fresh advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through affected countries.The Directorate General of Health Services…
Every morning across India, millions of hands instinctively reach for the same comfort before the day truly begins — a steaming cup of chai.At railway stations, tea stalls and office canteens, conversations begin over tea long before breakfast is served. In homes, the familiar sound of boiling milk and tea leaves often becomes the soundtrack…
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Health Services on Thursday issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries.Travellers were advised to immediately report to airport health authorities and seek medical care within 21 days if they show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or bleeding, or if they had direct…
The 2026 Assam assembly election delivered a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 102 of the 126 seats, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The result ensured the continuation of the BJP-led government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha suffered a major setback, finishing with 21…
TMC General Secy Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee Thursday criticised the BJP-led West Bengal government for restricting the government employee from making media statements, participating in media debates, “sharing government documents or leaking sensitive information” related to the administration.Calling the state governemnt’s circular an attempt to “enforce silence upon the…