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Elliott Investment Mgmt’s proposal get CCI nod to acquire stake in Toyota Industries CorpFair trade regulator CCI has approved US-based Elliott Investment Management’s proposal to acquire a stake in Toyota Industries Corporation.”The proposed acquisition relates to the acquisition of certain equity shareholding and voting rights of Toyota Industries Corporation by the acquirers through one or more on-market purchase(s) on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and/or the Premier Market of the Nagoya Stock Exchange (Nagoya SE),” according to a release.”Commission approves acquisition of certain shareholding of Toyota Industries Corporation by Elliott Associates, LP, Elliott International, LP, and…

Srinagar, feb 7 : The weather in Jammu and Kashmir is set to remain generally dry till February 8, with no major rain or snow forecast in sight till Feb 16.According to the Meterological Centre Srinagar, the next few days will see partly cloudy skies, with light rain or snow possible at higher reaches on some days.From February 7-8, the region is expected to remain generally dry, followed by light rain/snow at few higher reaches towards night on the 9th. The 10th is likely to be generally cloudy with possibility of light rain/snow and gusty winds at many places.February 11th:…

Actor Vijay in Puli. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Madras High Court, on Friday (February 6, 2025), dismissed a writ petition filed by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in 2022 against the imposition of a penalty of ₹1.5 crore on him by the Income Tax (I-T) department for not having voluntarily disclosed an additional income of ₹15 crore during the financial year 2015-16.Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy refused to set aside the penalty imposed by the I-T department, as the actor had disclosed his additional income and paid taxes for it only pursuant to a search and seizure operation…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced Ghatkopar corporator Ritu Tawde as its mayoral candidate for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with the party expressing confidence of securing the post based on its numerical strength in the civic House. The announcement was made by Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam at the BMC headquarters, in the presence of senior party leaders and corporators. The development comes as the BJP–Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance prepares to contest the key civic positions in Mumbai.Who is Ritu Tawde Ritu Tawde is a two-time corporator from Ghatkopar and currently represents Ward 132. She joined…

New Delhi: An analysis has found that the liver releases proteins into the bloodstream in timed waves, in line with the body clock — findings point to how working in shifts and irregular eating habits can affect liver function and disrupt its circadian rhythm, researchers said.”These are important findings, because they challenge the idea that the liver releases proteins into the blood at a consistent pace,” author Meltem Weger, from the University of Queensland in Australia, said.”This means disruptions to daily routines such as shift work or irregular eating can affect liver function,” she said.Weger said the liver operates its…

Several school heads told TOI that admissions are being deliberately delayed due to a sharp fall in enquiriesMysuru: Until recently, one of the most common complaints against private schools was that they wrapped up admissions for Class 1 and nursery by the first week of Jan, disregarding the academic calendar issued by the education department.This year, however, the trend has reversed. Even though Feb has begun, the admission process in most private schools across the city is yet to pick up.Several school heads told TOI that admissions are being deliberately delayed due to a sharp fall in enquiries. Many institutions…

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s youngest, now 13, popped up in some rare photos with his mom, and people online went wild. Dressed in a sharp navy suit, Samuel looked every bit the mix of his famous parents: he’s got Ben’s features and a quiet confidence that definitely runs in the family.What happened?On February 6, Samuel joined Garner at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate her company, ‘Once Upon a Farm’, going public. Cameras caught the two hand-in-hand, and fans couldn’t help but point out how much Samuel is a blend of both parents. That resemblance is hard…

Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 19:39 ISTThe victim received multiple messages from unknown mobile numbers stating that a traffic fine was due and needed immediate payment with messages containing a web linkPolice have once again urged citizens to verify traffic challans only through official government websites and apps. (Image: AI)Lately Bengaluru has seen a steady rise in digital frauds where everyday services are used as bait, and traffic challans have once again emerged as a familiar trap. In a recent instance, two city residents lost over ₹5 lakh after falling prey to fake traffic fine messages, prompting cybercrime police to reiterate…

UAE mandates English as the medium for advanced mathematics and science in private schools / image: @moeuae The UAE’s educational landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation. Under a new federal decree, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially mandated that Advanced Mathematics and Science subjects must now be taught in English across private schools nationwide.This directive, taking full effect for the 2025–2026 academic year, marks a departure from traditional models where schools had more flexibility in their language of instruction. By standardizing English as the medium for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the UAE aims to ensure that every…

In this screengrab from a video posted on January 26, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu confers India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during the 77th Republic Parade, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. Pho(to Credit: YT/@NarendraModi via PTI President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (January 26, 2026) conferred India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS).Also read: 77th Republic Day 2026 LIVE updatesThe President presented the award to Mr. Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations…