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School bus transport operators after a meeting on May 28 Pune: School transportation charges in the metropolitan region are set to rise by a hefty 20% from the upcoming academic session, transporters announced on Friday, citing the relentless rise in fuel prices as the primary reason behind the hike.Rajan Junavane, president of the Pune District Bus and Car Owners Association, told TOI that the decision was taken unanimously at a meeting held on Thursday. “Operators involved in school transportation across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad attended the meeting. Fuel prices have been rising continuously in the past 14-15 days, with no…
Panaji: The West Asia turmoil has completely hit air travel at Goa’s two commercial airports, with both the airports recording a significant contraction in international flights in April.Total international aircraft movements plunged by 62% compared to the same month last year, falling from 287 movements in April 2025 to just 110 international flights this April.The data, compiled by the Airport Authority of India for all states, includes Goa International Airport (Dabolim) and Manohar International Airport (Mopa).The data shows that while the domestic sector remained broadly resilient, the near-collapse of international operations at Dabolim stands out as a cause for concern.The…
The complainants — faculty members of Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12 — had faced delay in possession of their property Mohali: In a significant ruling, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has directed a real estate promoter to pay around Rs 25 lakh as delay interest to homebuyers, holding that project timelines must be counted from the initial booking date rather than the execution of the sale agreement.The complainants — faculty members of Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12 — had alleged faced delay in possession of their property. The case was argued by advocate M Shahnawaz Khan.In a key…
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The talks around the Mumbai Indians captaincy are intensifying after the franchise endured a disastrous IPL 2026 season. One of the most successful teams in IPL history, known for its dominance over the years, Mumbai Indians had a forgettable campaign, managing just four wins in 14 matches, while suffering 10 defeats and crashing out in the group stage.With another disappointing season behind them, questions surrounding Hardik Pandya’s captaincy have grown louder from all quarters. Following the disappointing season, TimesofIndia.com conducted a poll asking fans: Who should lead Mumbai Indians in IPL…
In this image posted on May 28, 2026, a view of the newly constructed J S Patel Boys’ Hostel and Tapaswikumar Arvindbhai Patel Girls Hostel on Maa Umiyadham campus during its inauguration by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the Sola area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat Gandhinagar: Union home minister Amit Shah said that the electorate in West Bengal, which the BJP won recently, voted in favour of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and against infiltration. He also said that the PM-Modi led Union govt has established the fact that citizens of the country should decide its…
On Thursday morning, members of the local Muslim community gathered for namaz to celebrate Bakrid Pune: Bakrid was celebrated in the city on Thursday with early morning prayers, family gatherings and acts of charity. Mosques in Camp, Kondhwa, Nana Peth, Bhavani Peth and Hadapsar witnessed large crowds from as early as 6am, with worshippers dressed in traditional attire gathering for namaz and exchanging greetings.Families returned home following prayers to carry out qurbani, the ritual sacrifice performed in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and faith. Many residents distributed portions of meat among relatives, neighbours and underprivileged families, while homes bustled with…
Panaji: Waterholes have proven to be one of the most effective tools in preventing wild animals from straying into human habitations during the harsh summer months. As Goa endured rising summer temperatures this season, the state forest department is expanding its network of waterholes across the state to reduce animal movement into human settlements and strengthen wildlife protection measures.Nearly 100 waterholes are currently functional across Goa’s forested regions, and additional structures are being proposed under the state’s annual plan of operation (APO), funded through the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).“Most wild animals move towards human settlements in…
CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday appointed former Congress MLA and industrialist Kewal Singh Dhillon as its Punjab president, marking a shift from the party’s earlier practice of appointing a Hindu leader in the Sikh-majority state. By picking Dhillon, a Jat Sikh, the BJP has made a significant political move less than a year ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Outgoing state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar is a Hindu Jat. Dhillon (76) has business interests in beverages, bottling and real estate. He joined the BJP in June 2022 and was later appointed state vice-president. He is credited…
Jaipur: A local court in Jaipur Thursday sent all three accused arrested in the alleged gangrape case near Sikar Road to judicial custody, while the Test Identification Parade (TIP) is still pending.Police said they are preparing to file an early chargesheet and assured the survivor that her identity would remain protected throughout the investigation.According to police, the incident surfaced Wednesday after the survivor alleged that she had gone to a temple with an acquaintance when three youths intercepted them, assaulted the man accompanying her, tied his hands and legs, and gangraped her Monday.“All the accused were arrested within hours of…
A simple in-flight photo featuring newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay has now gone viral online, leaving fans of the actor-turned-politician completely thrilled.Flight attendant Uma Meeankshi recently shared a picture with Vijay on Instagram, calling the interaction one of the most memorable moments from her crew duty. Alongside the selfie, she wrote, “Crew duty became extra special today with Honourable Chief Minister Shri C. Joseph Vijay (fondly known as Thalapathy) onboard.”The post quickly picked up momentum on social media, especially among Vijay fans, who flooded the comments section with excitement and admiration. While some…