Apple launches most powerful iPad Air: Price, features and more

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India more likely to respond to Pak under PM Modi: US intel

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CBSE Term-1 board results likely to be out this week

The Central Board of Secondary Education will announce the results of Class X and Class XII Term-1 board exams this week. The Class XII results are likely to be declared on “Wednesday or Thursday”, to be followed by Class X results “at the end of this week”, a senior CBSE official told TOI.

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Rejected by Indian Army, TN youth takes up arms for Ukraine

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Talk directly to end war: PM Modi to Putin, Zelensky

Russia on Monday announced a ceasefire in Sumy and 3 others cities - Kyiv, Kharkiv and Mariupol - igniting hopes for an early evacuation of Indian students but finally leading only to an abortive bid to evacuate some of the students.

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Indian, UK scientists unravel mystery behind origin of plasma jets on Sun

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Haryana local quota in jobs has national implications: HC

Haryana’s contentious new law entailing 75% reservation of jobs in the private sector for local candidates has implications for the entire country, the Punjab and Haryana high court said on Monday while rejecting the Centre’s contention that “the Act affects only the state”.

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Exit polls: BJP to retain UP, AAP to sweep Punjab; close fight in Uttarakhand & Goa

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EC curbs led to low poll impact on Covid graph

The Madras High Court’s oral observations during the assembly polls last year — that Election Commission officials should be booked for murder for allowing physical rallies as the second Covid wave set in — may have weighed on EC’s mind as it took a call on scheduling the latest set of assembly polls in five states amid the rising Omicron cases.

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Learning from social media, teens make arms at home, held

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In marathon meets, BJP brass studies its prospects

After campaigning ended for the ongoing assembly polls with its last phase scheduled on Monday, top BJP leaders on Sunday held marathon meetings with general secretaries and other office bearers to assess the party’s performance in the four states where it has governments and also Punjab, the state party expects to have better prospects.

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IAEA 'deep concern' over Ukraine nuclear power plant

Russian forces that seized Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now placed staff running the facility under their command and restricted communications with the outside world, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday.

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EPL: De Bruyne, Mahrez fire Man City to 4-1 win over United

Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both scored twice as Manchester City restored their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points with a 4-1 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

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NSE ex-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna arrested by CBI

In a major development in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) fraud case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday night arrested its ex MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna. Arrested from her Delhi residence, Ramkrishna will be produced before the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday, and the agency will seek her custody for questioning.

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Neelanjana: Winning trophy is like a bonus

The winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Music Ka Tyohaar has been declared. Nineteen- year-old Neelanjana Ray lifted the trophy along with 10 lakh prize money a few minutes ago. Whereas Rajashri Bag beacme first runner up and Sharad Sharma the second runner up on the show. We spoke to the young singer, who won the hearts of the audience, soon after she was declared the winner.

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Senior citizens may not need 10k steps a day, 6k-8k enough

The 10,000-steps-a-day health mantra may not be accurate, and people may need fewer steps to live healthier for longer, according to a new study published in ‘The Lancet’. For adults over 60 years of age and older, the risk of premature death levelled off at about 6,000-8,000 steps per day, meaning that more steps than that provided no additional benefit for longevity.

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Covid live: 41% of 15-17 years age group now fully vaccinated

Over three crore adolescents, accounting for 41% of youngsters in the 15-17 year age group, are now fully vaccinated with two doses of Covaxin, while almost 75% have taken at least one anti-Covid jab. Stay with TOI for latest updates-

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Aeroflot stops flights, last one from Delhi likely on Sunday

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Key vote? Women surpass men in state polls turnout

Women power has held sway in the current elections in five states, with their turnout surpassing that of men in Uttarakhand and Goa, in the first phase in Manipur, and the fourth phase onwards in Uttar Pradesh. In Punjab, women voters were almost neck-and-neck with men, recording a deficit of a mere 0.08 percentage points as compared to the male turnout.

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Students in Sumy plan to walk to border; stay put, says govt

The foreign ministry advised Indian students in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy to stay put and not endanger their lives after some of them warned on Saturday of leaving on foot to the Russian border.

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NSE ex-CEO may have cooked up ‘yogi’ story, says court, denies bail

The anticipatory bail plea of former CEO of National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramkrishna was rejected by a Delhi court, which stressed that the veracity of her claim of non-involvement in the “co-location” scam could not be established and expressed the suspicion that she may have concocted the story of a ‘Siddha Yogi’ guiding her to conceal her involvement.

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Holding US Olympic champion on drugs charge: Russia

Russia said Saturday it had arrested an American woman who is a two-time Olympic basketball champion on narcotics charges as tensions between Moscow and the West soar over Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

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Suicide bombing kills 60 Friday worshippers in Peshawar mosque

At least 60 worshippers were killed and nearly 200 wounded on Friday after a suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a mosque in a Shia neighbourhood in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar.

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Russian troops take over Europe’s biggest nuclear plant in Ukraine

Russian troops seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe on Friday after a middle-of-the-night attack that set it on fire and briefly raised worldwide fears of a catastrophe in the most chilling turn in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine yet.

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Govt proposes lower rate of third party premium for EVs for next FY

The road transport ministry has proposed a lower rate of third party (TP) premium for electric and hybrid electric vehicles for the next financial year while proposing a marginal increase in the premium for all other categories of vehicles. The only exception is for the multi-axle trailers where the premium may increase by nearly 6%.

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After 30 weeks, Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid reopens for devotees

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Army conducts airborne exercise at Siliguri Corridor, while Gen Naravane reviews wargames for China front

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In photos: Shane Warne passes away at 52

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Amazon, Biyani, Reliance to try to settle Future dispute

In a surprise development, Amazon, Biyani Group and Reliance Retail, engaged in a multi-forum litigation for control of Future’s retail empire, agreed to attempt a settlement after the Supreme Court on Thursday warned that a judicial verdict could hurt one of the parties.

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Kyiv, Moscow agree on evacuation corridors in Ukraine war

Ukraine and Russia agreed to create humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians on Thursday in a second round of talks since Moscow invaded last week, a top Ukrainian official said.

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Top gadgets launched at the world’s biggest mobile event

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Give India another chance to get Kubhushan Jadhav a lawyer: Pakistan court

The Islamabad high court on Thursday gave more time for India to appoint a lawyer for Kubhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death by a secret military court in April 2017 over allegations of spying. The case will now come up for hearing on April 13.

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Learn a few Russian sentences: Govt's advice to Indians in Ukraine

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India ranked 'partly free' again in Freedom House report

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'Have arranged for flights from airport close to Ukraine-Romania border'

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IAF's first evacuation flight with 200 Indians lands in Delhi

The Indian Air Force's (IAF) first evacuation flight with 200 Indians from Romanian capital Bucharest landed at the Hindon air base here in the early hours of Thursday, sources said. The first flight -- which was conducted using C-17 military transport aircraft -- landed in Delhi at 1.30 am.

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After long walk, struggle to board train at Kharkiv stn

Dragging bags and lugging backpacks, groups of Indian students in Kharkiv filed out of their underground shelters on Wednesday and quietly marched at least 10km on the bombed-out streets to reach railway stations, but many of them were left stranded on platforms as guards thrashed and pushed out foreigners, allowing only Ukrainians and women to board the packed trains.

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Live: Blinken calls Putin's nuclear rhetoric the 'height of irresponsibility'

Stay here for real-time updates on news across the US.

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India among 35 nations to abstain from voting on anti-Russia resolution

India, along with China and Pakistan, was among the 35 countries that abstained from voting on Wednesday on a resolution deploring in the strongest terms Russia’s actions in Ukraine and demanding that Russia "immediately, completely, and unconditionally" withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders.

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Die of hunger or get killed by shells: Hobson's choice in war-hit Kharkiv

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Must respect international law & sovereignty, India reminds Russia

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Despite pandemic, India's ultra-rich population up 11%

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Indian student killed in Ukraine had stepped out to purchase food

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Ukraine crisis: India seeks safe passage as student dies; 4000 still in war zone

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Election round-up: Campaigning for 6th phase of UP polls ends

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Movie review: Jhund

To sum up, this one’s a dramatic sports film, which may not have thrilling moments around every corner for you but the point it tries to drive home will definitely kick your insides hard.

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'Scheduled international flights to remain suspended'

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IPCC links mental health to climate change

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Russia expelled from FIFA World Cup

Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions "until further notice" after its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA announced in a joint statement with UEFA on Monday.

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Final trailer of Jared Leto's 'Morbius' is out

The final trailer of Sony Marvel collaboration's 'Morbius' starring Jared Leto has been dropped by the makers on the internet. The trailer reveals how Dr Michael Morbius (Leto) turns into a blood-lusting Vampire. The description of the video read, "Let go of what you used to be. Discover who you’re meant to be."

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UN unloads on isolated Russia for Ukraine invasion

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Election round-up: Over 78 % voting in 1st phase of Manipur polls

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Sluggish turnout again in Uttar Pradesh, Phase 5 clocks 56%

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Nadda's Twitter a/c hacked, messages on Ukraine posted

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Facing Ukrainian ire after India's UN move: Students

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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win League Cup

Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's side clinched their first domestic knockout prize since the 2012 League Cup when Kepa blazed his spot-kick high over the bar.

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3rd T20I: Red-hot Iyer secures India's series sweep v SL

Shreyas Iyer hit an unbeaten half-century as India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the third T20I to make a 3-0 clean sweep. Chasing 147, India were reeling at 89/3 inside 11 overs when Shreyas came up with an unbeaten 73 from 45 balls to chase down the target with 19 balls to spare. Ravindra Jadeja once again played a perfect support with 22 not out from 15 balls as the duo stitched together an unbroken stand of 45 runs to give India a 3-0 sweep.

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Kerala government allows 100 percent occupancy in the cinemas

The government has granted full occupancy for cinema halls in the state.

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HC: Pawars used 'clout & influence' for Lavasa

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FIR against Pune ex-top cop for tapping netas' phones

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Solatium hiked 8-fold to Rs 2 lakh for death in hit & run cases

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Ahead of IPO, govt allows 20% FDI via automatic route in LIC

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Covid: IIT-K experts predict 4th wave around June 22

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Leander guilty of abuse, says court, orders relief for Rhea

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1st T20I: Ishan, Iyer dazzle as India drub Sri Lanka

India beat Sri Lanka (SL) in the first T20I of a three match series by 62 runs to extend their winning streak to 10 consecutive matches, which is their longest ever. Put into bat first after losing the toss, India scored 199 for 2, thanks to a blistering 89 off 56 balls by Ishan Kishan with Shreyas Iyer adding heft with an unbeaten 57.

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HC reserves order in hijab case after marathon hearing

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4 flights to bring Indians; Putin assures their safety

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Reliance moves in to take charge of Future Retail

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'500-tonne structure of ISS could drop on India'

Responding to US' sanctions announcement made against Russia in reaction to the latter's invasion of Ukraine, Dimitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, posted a series of 'retaliatory' tweets one of which said there was also a "chance" of a 500-tonne structure of the International Space Station (ISS) "dropping on India".

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Ukraine crisis: India under pressure from US and Russia over UN vote

India is under enormous pressure from both Washington and Moscow to vote with them on a UN Security Council resolution to censure Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Both sides have reached out to New Delhi to make their case and openly expressed hope that they will have India's support for a vote that is expected in the early hours of Saturday IST.

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Airspace closed, evacuation flight makes U-turn

Air India’s Delhi-Kyiv, that took off at 7.50 am on Thursday, has been asked to return to India as a notice to airmen (NOTAM) has been issued restricting civilian flight movement in Kyiv airspace due to military activity in the region.

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Adopt tougher line on Russia, West tells India amid ‘invasion’

With Russia having launched a military operation in Ukraine, India may find it difficult to hold on to its hands-off position for long. Hours before the "invasion" started, India's key European partner France, which currently also holds the EU Council presidency, said it wants India to speak up on the crisis.

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PM Modi speaks to Putin, urges immediate end to violence in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate cessation of violence between Russia and Ukraine.In a phone call with the Russian President late Thursday, the Prime Minister sought concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.

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Bihar: 12 people injured in crude bomb explosion in Khagaria

Khagaria DM Alok Ranjan Ghosh said the bombs were kept in a plastic bag in garbage collected by the ragpickers.

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Poll round-up: Yogi asks people to choose a strong govt

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How AI 1947 avoided dangerous airspace during Ukraine operation

While heading to Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport, the usual 60-80 nautical mile (nm) turn to line up for final approach was cut short to 40 nm after asking the crew if it was okay with stabilising for landing in that reduced space, say sources. Once the AI Boeing Dreamliner 787 Dreamliner landed the crew came to know the detours were due to military activity in the airspace that was sought to be avoided by those changed routing.

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Sanctions won't affect big defence plans with India: Russia

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Russia evacuates embassy in Kyiv: Top developments

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Mahesh Manjrekar reacts to case against him, says lawyers shall respond

The filmmaker has been caught in a legal trouble over the objectionable scenes with minor children in his recently released Marathi film Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha

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'Janhvi Kapoor's friend reveals she had no contact with conman Sukesh'

Actress Janhvi Kapoor's name recently popped up in conman Sukesh Chandrashekar's money laundering case. There were reports which suggested that Sukesh used to send gifts to Janhvi, Sara Ali Khan and Bhumi Pednekar apart from Jacqueline Fernandez and Bhumi Pednekar.

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Biden sanctions Russia and its elites, cutting off western financing and access to markets

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday cut off Moscow from western financing and imposed unspecified sanctions on Russian elites in the first tranche of punitive measures in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the White House, Biden said there would be more sanctions if Russia moved further into Ukraine, as he expected it would. "If they move further, we have further sanctions ready," he warned, saying everything Russia was doing pointed to a fuller invasion of Ukraine.

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Live: 'Biden meets with Ukraine FM to 'reaffirm' support'

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. In two official decrees, Putin instructed the defence ministry to assume "the function of peacekeeping" in the separatist-held regions. Stay with TOI for latest updates:

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Kids aged 2-6 become youngest to get Covid jabs in Covovax trial

A group of 230 children aged two to six have become the youngest in the country to get a Covid vaccine after they were given at least one dose during trials of the Covovax jab, manufacturer Serum Institute of India confirmed on Tuesday. The second dose will be given 21 days from now and the trial — across 10 hospital sites in the country (including two in Pune) — will conclude by May end.

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No hijab in class a reasonable restriction: K'taka govt in HC

A Muslim woman or girl can wear a hijab wherever she wants to, but if institutional discipline requires that a reasonable restriction be imposed on exercising this choice, it must be adhered to, the state government argued before the Karnataka high court on Tuesday.

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First India evacuation flight leaves Ukraine

Students formed the bulk of over 240 Indians who flew back from Kyiv and are expected to reach Delhi around midnight on Tuesday-Wednesday on an Air India Dreamliner special evacuation flight as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine escalated. A large number of Indian students study in Ukrainian medical colleges and the embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday advised them “in the interest of their safety” to leave “Ukraine temporarily rather than wait for an official confirmation about online classes from their universities”.

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Several persons freed from Apple store where people are held hostage

Several persons have been able to leave an Apple store located on a central square in Amsterdam, where a man with a gun has taken one or more people hostage, the Dutch police said in Tuesday. In a tweet, the Amsterdam police added it didn't want to elaborate for now on the situation in and around the store.

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Gunman takes hostages in Amsterdam Apple Store: Police

Armed police gathered Tuesday evening outside the Apple Store in Amsterdam amid reports that an armed assailant in the store is holding a hostage there. Amsterdam police said in a tweet that ``somebody with a firearm is in the store, police are at the location with many (specialized) units to bring the situation under control.''

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Polls round-up: BJP to score a four in UP says PM; oppn seeks halt on Goa police recruitment drive

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Unique caste dynamics to decide winners in Nehru-Gandhi bastion

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Bite the bullet, Delhi HC tells Centre on marital rape

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'HC plea bid to make hijab must for all Muslim women'

The state government on Monday informed the Karnataka high court that by praying for an order that hijab is essential to Islam, the petitioners who have challenged its order on uniforms in government PU colleges are seeking to get a declaration that it would be binding on every Muslim

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Biden-Putin summit in limbo as both sides seek guarantees

Prospects of a French-brokered summit meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at averting a war in Ukraine hung in balance on Monday after the two sides sought guarantees neither was willing to fully commit to. Although both sides agreed in principle to a presidential-level meeting, the US said it could take place only if Russia committed to not invading Ukraine, a demand that disregarded Moscow's assertion that it has no such plans.

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Ahead of Indo-Pacific forum, India and France bat for rule of ocean law

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Election round-up: 'UP was hotbed of terrorism under SP, BSP rule'

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Hijab row: K'taka panel wary of violation of children’s right

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has asked the police department to initiate action against some reporters for allegedly violating the rights of children during the coverage of the hijab controversy.

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Set up dedicated green body on lines of GST council: States

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PIB new accreditation norms vague, arbitrary: Editors Guild

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Live: 'Macron, Putin disagree on responsibility for eastern Ukraine tensions'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him and seek resolution to the crisis. Eastern Ukraine, controlled by pro-Russian forces, is seeing a 'full military mobilisation'. The US has warned that Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen any time now. Stay with TOI for latest updates:

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Healthy turn-out in UP, Punjab; PM launches attack on SP

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3rd T20I: Surya, Iyer shine as India seal 3-0 sweep

Indian seamers fired in unison after Suryakumar Yadav's belligerent fifty as the hosts coasted to a series-sweeping 17-run win over the West Indies in the third and final T20I in Kolkata on Sunday. After Deepak Chahar limped off the field after failing to complete the third over due to a hamstring injury, Harshal Patel (3/22), Venkatesh Iyer (2/23 from 2.1 overs) and Shardul Thakur (2/33) performed their tasks impressively to defend India's 184/5.

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