June 19, 2026

June 2026

Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks: China patrols east Taiwan waters ahead of Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks

Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks: China patrols east Taiwan waters ahead of Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks

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China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western Pacific.In a statement, the Chinese…

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Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into a business, mistakes aren’t corrected. They’re multiplied. And our children are paying the steepest price for it.””Beware of pickpockets – today they’re sitting inside CBSE. If marks come out wrong due to CBSE’s mistake, what do you get? A bill: Digital scan copy: Rs 100/subjec, Re-totalling: Rs 100/paper, Re-evaluation: Rs 25/question. A child might have to shell out up to Rs 2000 just to get their own answer sheet properly checked,” he wrote on X.He futher wrote: “Think about it: when 4 lakh kids have filed such applications, how much is CBSE raking in. When scanning was done with a phone, wrong marking is a given. And the child is footing the bill to get it fixed. The mistake is CBSE’s. The punishment is the child’s. The earnings are the government’s. When education is turned from a service into a business, mistakes aren’t corrected. They’re multiplied. And our children are paying the steepest price for it – with their time, their self-confidence, and their future.”Gandhi on Sunday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM controversy, accusing him of ignoring the concerns of 18.5 lakh students allegedly affected by irregularities in the board’s answer-sheet scanning process.In a post on X, he said the Prime Minister found time to speak on a range of issues during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, but not about students whose answer sheets were allegedly not assessed properly.”This morning, the Prime Minister had time to speak about mangoes. He has not had time to speak about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones. Dharmendra Pradhan ji still sits in office. Modi ji’s silence is no longer indifference. It is complicity,” Gandhi wrote.Sharpening his criticism of the government, Gandhi also shared a video of his interaction with a group of students and praised them for raising questions about the controversy.”Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi govt simple questions – but got insults instead of answers,” he said.The row began after Vedant, a Class 12 student, claimed in a post on X that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by the CBSE under its copy-scanning process did not belong to him. The allegation quickly gained traction online, with several other students making similar claims on social media.Meanwhile, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that CBSE Class 12 answer sheets had been exposed in the public domain, describing it as a serious breach of student privacy.Claiming that the data of millions of students could be at risk, Ramesh said, “this is a data breach of monumental proportions and it compromises the privacy of 2 million students.”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesMeet the dinosaur that had more than 500 teeth and one of the most unusual mouths in prehistoric historyWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingMamata BanerjeeBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into a business, mistakes aren’t corrected. They’re multiplied. And our children are paying the steepest price for it.””Beware of pickpockets – today they’re sitting inside CBSE. If marks come out wrong due to CBSE’s mistake, what do you get? A bill: Digital scan copy: Rs 100/subjec, Re-totalling: Rs 100/paper, Re-evaluation: Rs 25/question. A child might have to shell out up to Rs 2000 just to get their own answer sheet properly checked,” he wrote on X.He futher wrote: “Think about it: when 4 lakh kids have filed such applications, how much is CBSE raking in. When scanning was done with a phone, wrong marking is a given. And the child is footing the bill to get it fixed. The mistake is CBSE’s. The punishment is the child’s. The earnings are the government’s. When education is turned from a service into a business, mistakes aren’t corrected. They’re multiplied. And our children are paying the steepest price for it – with their time, their self-confidence, and their future.”Gandhi on Sunday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM controversy, accusing him of ignoring the concerns of 18.5 lakh students allegedly affected by irregularities in the board’s answer-sheet scanning process.In a post on X, he said the Prime Minister found time to speak on a range of issues during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, but not about students whose answer sheets were allegedly not assessed properly.”This morning, the Prime Minister had time to speak about mangoes. He has not had time to speak about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones. Dharmendra Pradhan ji still sits in office. Modi ji’s silence is no longer indifference. It is complicity,” Gandhi wrote.Sharpening his criticism of the government, Gandhi also shared a video of his interaction with a group of students and praised them for raising questions about the controversy.”Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi govt simple questions – but got insults instead of answers,” he said.The row began after Vedant, a Class 12 student, claimed in a post on X that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by the CBSE under its copy-scanning process did not belong to him. The allegation quickly gained traction online, with several other students making similar claims on social media.Meanwhile, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that CBSE Class 12 answer sheets had been exposed in the public domain, describing it as a serious breach of student privacy.Claiming that the data of millions of students could be at risk, Ramesh said, “this is a data breach of monumental proportions and it compromises the privacy of 2 million students.”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesMeet the dinosaur that had more than 500 teeth and one of the most unusual mouths in prehistoric historyWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingMamata BanerjeeBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

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Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into…

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RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s four-word post after joining MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma with back-to-back IPL titles

RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s four-word post after joining MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma with back-to-back IPL titles

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Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The emotions, cheers and roars echoed around the Narendra Modi Stadium when Rajat Patidar stepped up for the post-match presentation after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB, who won their maiden IPL…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 400 points up, Nifty50 above 23,600; crude oil prices rise 2%

Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 400 points up, Nifty50 above 23,600; crude oil prices rise 2%

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“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mild positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,748, up by 58points. Asian equities traded largely higher at the start of the new month, with Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI touching fresh record highs. However, uncertainty surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement and lingering geopolitical concerns…

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Telangana TET 2026 schedule released, CBT to be held across 10 sessions

Telangana TET 2026 schedule released, CBT to be held across 10 sessions

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TG TET 2026 schedule released in Telangana CBT spanning 10 sessions across five examination days TG TET 2026 schedule: The School Education Department has released the detailed schedule for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) June 2026 session, confirming a Computer-Based Test across multiple sessions.According to press note Rc.No. 222/TGTET-JUNE-2026/2026 dated 31.05.2026, examinations will…

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‘Vettuvam’ first look out; Sobhita Dhulipala’s birthday surprise unveiled; Pa Ranjith’s sci-fi film sparks buzz

‘Vettuvam’ first look out; Sobhita Dhulipala’s birthday surprise unveiled; Pa Ranjith’s sci-fi film sparks buzz

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The makers of ‘Vettuvam’ unveiled Sobhita Dhulipala’s first look from the film on Sunday, May 31. The reveal coincided with the actress’s 34th birthday and quickly grabbed attention online.Directed by Pa Ranjith, the science-fiction project has already generated curiosity among audiences. The film remains largely under wraps, with the makers yet to reveal many details…

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Rashmika Mandanna documents Japan trip with Vijay Deverakonda in loved-up social media dump: ‘Yukata, street food, blurry pics’ | Hindi Movie News

Rashmika Mandanna documents Japan trip with Vijay Deverakonda in loved-up social media dump: ‘Yukata, street food, blurry pics’ | Hindi Movie News

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Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appear to be making the most of married life. After attending the Anime Awards in Tokyo, the actress shared a cheerful set of photos and videos from her Japan trip on Instagram. The post offered fans a peek into the couple’s time abroad, from traditional street food to a…

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Image credit: ANI Petrol and diesel are least affordable to the average citizen in India among the 10 largest economies of the world. An average Indian — someone whose income matches the country’s per capita — can buy only about 8 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income, while the average American can buy 199 litres of petrol or 171 litres of diesel.These numbers have been arrived at by comparing the petrol and diesel prices in each country on May 25, which are collated by GlobalPetrolPrices.com.Among the world’s 10 largest economies, Brazil is the second last in the affordability list, as an average Brazilian can only afford around 20 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income. In Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan, a day’s income can buy more than 50 litres of petrol or diesel. Interestingly, Russia, which is a major producer of petroleum, is lower than these economies in this list.So, in which countries is fuel most affordable to the average citizen? In Libya, a day’s income can buy you nearly 789 litres of petrol or diesel —the highest in the list of 158 countries for which this data is available. Diesel is most affordable in Venezuela, as a day’s income can fetch the average Venezuelan 2,573 litres of the fuel. In Iran, the figure is 1,866 litres. Fuel is, not surprisingly, cheapest in oil-producing countries as people in Kuwait, Venezuela, Qatar, Iran and Libya can buy more than 200 litres of petrol or diesel with a day’s income.Fuel is the most unaffordable in the poorest African countries. In Malawi and the Central African Republic, a day’s income is not sufficient for buying even one litre of petrol or diesel. Similarly, in Burundi, Mozambique, Madagascar and four other African countries, a day’s income can buy less than 2 litres of petrol or diesel.In the list of 158 countries, India is ranked 121st in affordability of petrol and 118th in affordability of diesel.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theories123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingPM Balen ShahBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

Image credit: ANI Petrol and diesel are least affordable to the average citizen in India among the 10 largest economies of the world. An average Indian — someone whose income matches the country’s per capita — can buy only about 8 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income, while the average American can buy 199 litres of petrol or 171 litres of diesel.These numbers have been arrived at by comparing the petrol and diesel prices in each country on May 25, which are collated by GlobalPetrolPrices.com.Among the world’s 10 largest economies, Brazil is the second last in the affordability list, as an average Brazilian can only afford around 20 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income. In Italy, France, Germany, the UK and Japan, a day’s income can buy more than 50 litres of petrol or diesel. Interestingly, Russia, which is a major producer of petroleum, is lower than these economies in this list.So, in which countries is fuel most affordable to the average citizen? In Libya, a day’s income can buy you nearly 789 litres of petrol or diesel —the highest in the list of 158 countries for which this data is available. Diesel is most affordable in Venezuela, as a day’s income can fetch the average Venezuelan 2,573 litres of the fuel. In Iran, the figure is 1,866 litres. Fuel is, not surprisingly, cheapest in oil-producing countries as people in Kuwait, Venezuela, Qatar, Iran and Libya can buy more than 200 litres of petrol or diesel with a day’s income.Fuel is the most unaffordable in the poorest African countries. In Malawi and the Central African Republic, a day’s income is not sufficient for buying even one litre of petrol or diesel. Similarly, in Burundi, Mozambique, Madagascar and four other African countries, a day’s income can buy less than 2 litres of petrol or diesel.In the list of 158 countries, India is ranked 121st in affordability of petrol and 118th in affordability of diesel.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theories123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingPM Balen ShahBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

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Petrol and diesel are least affordable to the average citizen in India among the 10 largest economies of the world. An average Indian — someone whose income matches the country’s per capita — can buy only about 8 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income, while the average American can buy 199 litres…

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Have hiked provisions, cut costs on motor 3rd party, says HDFC Ergo

Have hiked provisions, cut costs on motor 3rd party, says HDFC Ergo

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MUMBAI: HDFC Ergo General Insurance has tightened costs in motor third-party cover, fearing claims inflation could sink the line without strict underwriting. It reset reserves in FY25-FY26 after spotting inflation outrunning assumptions.Speaking to TOI MD & CEO Parthanil Ghosh said claim dynamics had shifted.“We felt that the third-party rates vis-a-vis the commission that is being…

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DSSC recruitment 2026: 78 group C vacancies announced for MTS, LDC and technical posts; check details and direct link here

DSSC recruitment 2026: 78 group C vacancies announced for MTS, LDC and technical posts; check details and direct link here

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Defence Services Staff College opens offline applications for 78 civil vacancies in DSSC recruitment 2026 DSSC recruitment 2026: The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington has officially commenced its recruitment drive for the year 2026. The premier defence institution is looking to fill 78 vacancies across various Group C civilian posts through an offline application…

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‘Peddi’ actress Janhvi Kapoor calls filmmaking ‘an act of service’: ‘People are quick to judge’

‘Peddi’ actress Janhvi Kapoor calls filmmaking ‘an act of service’: ‘People are quick to judge’

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Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Telugu film ‘Peddi’, feels filmmaking is ultimately an “act of service” for audiences and said that while people may be quick to judge, their opinions are important as they help artists improve their craft and create better work.Talking to IANS about…

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who can’t stop telling everyone that AI-led mass layoffs are coming, calls them a necessity; says: We are going to find..

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who can’t stop telling everyone that AI-led mass layoffs are coming, calls them a necessity; says: We are going to find..

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has spent the better part of 2026 telling anyone with a microphone that AI is about to wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. Now, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the man whose company is selling that very AI is no longer just warning about the layoffs. He’s…

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Image credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at pruning the list of vehicles exempted from paying tolls on national highways, and to begin vehicles attached to senior Central and state govt officers are likely to be taken out from the “exempted category”, TOI has learnt.A high level committee set up by the central govt has recommended the road transport ministry to amend the National Highways Fee Rules “eliminating the exempted category”. The proposal is under discussion with various stakeholders and there is a possibility of reducing the exempted category of vehicles in a graded manner, officials said.“The proposal to begin this exercise with govt officers is under active consideration. There is a focus on doing away with VIP culture as this doesn’t go down well with common citizens,” said a person aware of the development. Road transport ministry has written to different govt entities and states to persuade their employees to buy FASTag Annual Pass rather than seeking exemption. “They can devise a mechanism to reimburse the amount for FASTag Annual pass, which is much less than reimbursement of mobile phone bills. Discussions are also on with defence forces,” an official said.Currently, vehicles transporting and accompanying people holding 25 public offices are exempted from paying toll. Vehicles used for official purposes by defence personnel, central and state armed forces in uniform including paramilitary forces, executive magistrate, fire fighting department, inspection of highway projects and emergency purposes (ambulance, funeral van) are also exempted from paying toll.‘Exempted Fastags’ are issued by IHMCL under National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to vehicles legally exempt from paying toll charges. Even though these vehicles do not pay tolls, they must still affix a valid Exempted FASTag.People privy to the deliberations said with the roll out of FASTag Annual Pass, now people can buy this online and get the amount reimbursed from their respective department. With the Rs 3,075 annual pass, a vehicle can cross 200 toll plazas, which costs little over Rs 15 per plaza, and this can be renewed multiple times in a year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theories123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingPM Balen ShahBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

Image credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at pruning the list of vehicles exempted from paying tolls on national highways, and to begin vehicles attached to senior Central and state govt officers are likely to be taken out from the “exempted category”, TOI has learnt.A high level committee set up by the central govt has recommended the road transport ministry to amend the National Highways Fee Rules “eliminating the exempted category”. The proposal is under discussion with various stakeholders and there is a possibility of reducing the exempted category of vehicles in a graded manner, officials said.“The proposal to begin this exercise with govt officers is under active consideration. There is a focus on doing away with VIP culture as this doesn’t go down well with common citizens,” said a person aware of the development. Road transport ministry has written to different govt entities and states to persuade their employees to buy FASTag Annual Pass rather than seeking exemption. “They can devise a mechanism to reimburse the amount for FASTag Annual pass, which is much less than reimbursement of mobile phone bills. Discussions are also on with defence forces,” an official said.Currently, vehicles transporting and accompanying people holding 25 public offices are exempted from paying toll. Vehicles used for official purposes by defence personnel, central and state armed forces in uniform including paramilitary forces, executive magistrate, fire fighting department, inspection of highway projects and emergency purposes (ambulance, funeral van) are also exempted from paying toll.‘Exempted Fastags’ are issued by IHMCL under National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to vehicles legally exempt from paying toll charges. Even though these vehicles do not pay tolls, they must still affix a valid Exempted FASTag.People privy to the deliberations said with the roll out of FASTag Annual Pass, now people can buy this online and get the amount reimbursed from their respective department. With the Rs 3,075 annual pass, a vehicle can cross 200 toll plazas, which costs little over Rs 15 per plaza, and this can be renewed multiple times in a year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCommercial LPG Rates Increased, Domestic Cooking Gas Prices UnchangedCBSE Crisis Deepens Amid Fresh Allegations Of Student Data Exposure‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ Allegations123PhotostoriesWhy do snakes have forked tongues? The surprising science behind this unique featureThe body check: What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your healthWhy more young adults are developing heart disease: The hidden impact of sitting, stress and urban pollutionThought of the day, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: “The strongest people are not ruled by emotions”Meet 5 of the world’s most colourful dog breedsCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theories123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingPM Balen ShahBihar CSBC exam city slipWWE Clash Results and HighlightsVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

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NEW DELHI: Govt is looking at pruning the list of vehicles exempted from paying tolls on national highways, and to begin vehicles attached to senior Central and state govt officers are likely to be taken out from the “exempted category”, TOI has learnt.A high level committee set up by the central govt has recommended the…

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Shikshak Sena seeks transfer of Pune education officer over alleged irregularities

Shikshak Sena seeks transfer of Pune education officer over alleged irregularities

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Inquiry underway as Shikshak Sena alleges delays and misconduct by education officer in Pune PUNE: The Shikshak Sena has demanded the immediate transfer of secondary education officer Bhausaheb Karekar, claiming administrative irregularities and delays in handling key education-related matters since January 2024.In a complaint submitted to Maharashtra education minister Dada Bhuse, Shikshak Sena state vice-president…

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Virat Kohli dances the night away with Anushka Sharma as RCB celebrates second IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans – WATCH

Virat Kohli dances the night away with Anushka Sharma as RCB celebrates second IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans – WATCH

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Virat Kohli and wife, Anushka Sharma won hearts with their PDA on field after Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning victory at the Indian Premier League over Gujarat Titans.While photos and videos of their cute antics on the field is going viral, RCB on Monday, shared a new BTS video from the team’s celebrations….

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What constantly cold hands and feet could reveal about your health

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Not every case of cold hands and feet requires concern. But some symptoms deserve prompt attention. Dr Garg warns that numbness, tingling, skin discoloration, fatigue, weakness, and wounds that heal slowly may indicate an underlying medical issue. Diabetes-related nerve damage, circulation disorders, thyroid disease, and anemia are among the possibilities physicians may investigate. Lifestyle factors…

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Days after Michael and Susan Dell’s more than billion donation, Trump Accounts app goes live: What parents need to know

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The US Department of the Treasury this week announced the launch of the Trump Accounts app on App Stores available across America. The Trump Accounts app will be the main interface for these accounts and is available on all major mobile app stores. “The Trump Administration is taking another step forward in expanding opportunity for…

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File photo NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi Sunday took on PM Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM row, saying PM had the time to speak about everything during his monthly radio address Mann Ki BaatSunday but the 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were not assessed properly by CBSE.In a post on X, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said, “This morning, the Prime Minister had time to speak about mangoes. He has not had time to speak about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones. Dharmendra Pradhan ji still sits in office. Modi ji’s silence is no longer indifference. It is complicity.”Targeting govt, the Congress member shared a video of his interaction with a group of students and said, “Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi govt simple questions – but got insults instead of answers.”Vedant, a Class 12 student, had recently alleged in a post on X that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under the copy scanning process was not his. The post went viral, following which several other students took to social media with similar claims.Meanwhile, veteran politician and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday claimed that answer sheets of CBSE Grade 12 students have been shown to be available in public domain and said, “this is a data breach of monumental proportions and it compromises the privacy of 2 million students.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ AllegationsKalyan Banerjee Alleges Assault Near Chanditala Police Station, TMC-BJP Face Off Intensifies In WBLeaked Audio Allegedly Shows Mamata Berating Hospital CEO After Attack On Abhishek Banerjee123PhotostoriesCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theoriesWhy does postpartum hair fall happen?Causes, treatment, and effective ways to manage it7 powerful reverse psychology tricks that usually work6 types of litchi available in India and how to pick the sweetest one at the market22-year-old influencer dies after dealing with depression and anxiety: 7 things women should do before reaching a breaking pointKriti Sanon is serving flirty luxe with emerald envy in this Rs 67,000 designer mini dress for ‘Cocktail 2′ promotions123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingDK ShivakumarSpursUP CNET Admit CardVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

File photo NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi Sunday took on PM Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM row, saying PM had the time to speak about everything during his monthly radio address Mann Ki BaatSunday but the 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were not assessed properly by CBSE.In a post on X, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said, “This morning, the Prime Minister had time to speak about mangoes. He has not had time to speak about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones. Dharmendra Pradhan ji still sits in office. Modi ji’s silence is no longer indifference. It is complicity.”Targeting govt, the Congress member shared a video of his interaction with a group of students and said, “Vedant and his friends are brilliant, brave young Indians who asked CBSE and the Modi govt simple questions – but got insults instead of answers.”Vedant, a Class 12 student, had recently alleged in a post on X that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE under the copy scanning process was not his. The post went viral, following which several other students took to social media with similar claims.Meanwhile, veteran politician and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday claimed that answer sheets of CBSE Grade 12 students have been shown to be available in public domain and said, “this is a data breach of monumental proportions and it compromises the privacy of 2 million students.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘It Is Public Anger’: BJP Leaders Slam TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Over Sonarpur IncidentPoK Youth Crosses LoC To Meet Woman In North Kashmir, Apprehended By ArmyMamata Banerjee To Lead June 2 Kolkata Sit-In Over Alleged Attacks On Abhishek Banerjee, TMC LeadersVP Radhakrishnan Warns Indian Youth May Follow ‘Cockroach’ If Positive News Is Ignored‘INDIA Stands United’: Abhishek Banerjee Thanks Rahul Gandhi For Support After Sonarpur AttackKunal Ghosh Targets TMC Leaders Over Silence On Abhishek Banerjee Attack, Sparks Internal DebateNepal PM Invokes Britain In India Border Row, Says ‘We Have Also Encroached On Indian Areas’Rahul Gandhi Meets CBSE Student Vedant, Mocks ‘Anti-National’ And ‘Deep State Agent’ AllegationsKalyan Banerjee Alleges Assault Near Chanditala Police Station, TMC-BJP Face Off Intensifies In WBLeaked Audio Allegedly Shows Mamata Berating Hospital CEO After Attack On Abhishek Banerjee123PhotostoriesCotton vs mulmul: Key differences and which one to choose this summerThese 5 simple exercises can help women build muscle and boost fitness without a gymJune is a star-studded month: 5 celebrities whose birthdays fall this monthDivyanka Tripathi shares emotional moments from twin boys’ birth; Delivery room glimpses to Harshdeep Kaur singing “Chanda Hai Tu” for the newborns’Stranger Things’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: Series that gained popularity owing to their conspiracy theoriesWhy does postpartum hair fall happen?Causes, treatment, and effective ways to manage it7 powerful reverse psychology tricks that usually work6 types of litchi available in India and how to pick the sweetest one at the market22-year-old influencer dies after dealing with depression and anxiety: 7 things women should do before reaching a breaking pointKriti Sanon is serving flirty luxe with emerald envy in this Rs 67,000 designer mini dress for ‘Cocktail 2′ promotions123Hot PicksRCB vs GT IPL Final LiveVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingDK ShivakumarSpursUP CNET Admit CardVinesh PhogatNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak

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NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi Sunday took on PM Narendra Modi over the CBSE OSM row, saying PM had the time to speak about everything during his monthly radio address Mann Ki BaatSunday but the 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were not assessed properly by CBSE.In a post on X, the leader of opposition…

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