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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata : The need to strike a balance among Bengal’s various regions and between BJP veterans and new entrants was among the factors that weighed heavily on the party leadership during the selection of ministers who will be sworn in on Monday.Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari wrote on his X handle on Sunday that 35 ministers will take oath in the first expansion of the council of ministers since Bengal’s first BJP govt took up office on May 9. The govt is now functioning with six ministers, including CM Adhikari.“Tomorrow, a full-fledged Council of Ministers of…

As smartphones become pacifiers, playgrounds, and classrooms in one glowing screen, we must urgently rethink how much is too much for young minds SYED MEHWISH In homes across Kashmir today, a familiar scene plays out. A restless child is handed a mobile phone so that the adults can finish a conversation, a chore, or a meal in peace. The screen lights up, the child falls silent, and for a brief moment, everyone is relieved. What looks like a harmless convenience, even a small miracle of modern technology, is quietly reshaping childhood itself. The mobile phone has become the most powerful…

Image credit: Source Pompidou-Metz A museum in eastern France has reported to police the theft of a banana that forms the core of a multi-million dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, officials said on Sunday.The missing fruit, which was taped to a wall as part of the provocative work titled “Comedian”, was noticed by a guard on Saturday. The Pompidou-Metz museum, a branch of the famous Pompidou Centre in Paris, said in a statement that it had lodged a criminal complaint for theft against unknown persons. The museum has since replaced the banana.It is not the first time…

Rais Shaikh said these vacancies have created obstacles in the implementation of departmental schemes Mumbai: Highlighting long-pending issues of the Muslim community, Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has written to DCM Sunetra Pawar, urging her to fill 406 vacant posts in the Minority Development department that have remained unfilled for several years, thereby creating obstacles in the implementation of departmental schemes. Shaikh said that these vacancies should be filled immediately, the functioning of Minority Research and Training Institute should be accelerated, and the proposal for Urdu Ghar in Bhiwandi should be expedited, among other demands.DCM Pawar has convened a meeting…

New Delhi: The building collapse has brought to the fore the systemic danger of unchecked and unauthorised construction of multi-storey structures in dense residential pockets of Delhi.A TOI spot check found several five-to-six-storey structures — crammed with creative co-working spaces, commercial studios and student rentals — standing cheek by jowl in the narrow lanes of Saidulajab, which appeared stretched beyond their capacity.Many locals alleged that despite periodic govt notices, corrupt officials ensured that illegal constructions continued unchecked. Apart from Metro rakes passing nearby causing periodic vibrations in the buildings, the lanes are too narrow for emergency vehicles. Thus, Saturday’s tragedy…

DKS and Siddaramaiah will meet the party high command on MondayNo Talks Yet On Creation Of Deputy CM’s Post, Says KhargeDKS and Siddaramaiah will meet the party high command on MondayNo Talks Yet On Creation Of Deputy CM’s Post, Says KhargeDKS and Siddaramaiah will meet the party high command on Monday BENGALURU/KALABURAGI: Ahead of DK Shivakumar’s swearing-in as Karnataka CM on Wednesday, Congress has shifted gears to put together a team of ministers, appoint a new chief for the party’s state unit and pick members for boards and corporations.The CM-elect and outgoing CM Siddaramaiah are heading to Delhi on Monday…

Multi Level Parking by Greater Chennai Corporation at T Nagar in Chennai Chennai: The multi-level car parking facility at T Nagar, inaugurated in 2021, is set to be revamped by Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) so that all designated floors can be used with revised parking charges. The maintenance work at the facility will include replacing ropes and carrying out engine work.GCC commissioner Dr G S Sameeran, who inspected the facility on Sunday, told TOI that a tender has been floated following criticism that the maintenance was poor and the facility was underutilised as some floors became defunct. It also failed…

Gandhinagar: On the eve of World Milk Day which is observed on June 1, the state govt said that milk production in Gujarat has increased by 12.5 million tonnes in the past two decades, with lakhs of families earning their livelihood from animal husbandry.An official statement said that with an annual production of over 19 million tonnes, Gujarat contributes about 7.78% to India’s total milk production. Milk production in Gujarat has increased by 12.5 million tonness in two decades, making it the country’s fourth largest milk producer. The annual average growth rate during this period has been 9.30%, the govt…

People shielding themselves from the scorching sun in city Rain Likely From MondayPeople shielding themselves from the scorching sun in cityKanpur: Despite only a marginal increase in temperature, residents experienced uncomfortable weather conditions on Sunday as humidity levels remained high across the city.The maximum temperature was recorded at 36.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 23.4 degrees Celsius. Although the temperatures were not significantly high, humid conditions made the weather feel warmer, prompting many residents to remain indoors during the day.The maximum relative humidity touched 76 per cent, resulting in excessive sweating and discomfort for citizens. However, weather…

Desks remain empty in Punjab’s Schools of Eminence. This is a representational photo Ludhiana: A few thousand public school students face prolonged educational uncertainty as Punjab enters its month-long summer vacation with two flagship, high-tech “Schools of Eminence” left shuttered past multiple official deadlines.The multi-crore-rupee Millerganj and Kidwai Nagar campuses were designed to revolutionise public education in Ludhiana. Local lawmakers heavily promoted the projects during repeated high-profile site inspections, promising specialised sports and wellness infrastructure, including terrace badminton courts, indoor table tennis arenas, and dedicated yoga spaces.Instead, the campuses sit empty at the start of the June 1 break, with…