Assam voted across all 126 constituencies on April 9, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. The higher participation was seen in both rural and urban areas, indicating widespread voter turnout across the state.The BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a third consecutive term. The…
The move to downsize motorcycle engines is happening rather aggressively under the Bajaj Auto umbrella. It is not just Bajaj doing it. Brands like KTM and Triumph have also shifted focus to sub-350cc engines. The reason is simple. Motorcycles under 350cc attract a lower GST of 18 percent, which helps brands price them more aggressively….
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
The Mississippi River is often considered one of the most stable natural systems in North America. It flows steadily from the northern United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying vast amounts of water every second. But in 2012, something unusual happened during Hurricane Isaac, briefly disrupting this familiar pattern. The storm surge pushed…
Porto is a quieter surprise. Food costs here stretch comfortably across budgets, roughly ₹2,500–₹2,800 a day for budget travellers, around ₹6,000–₹6,500 for mid-range, and ₹14,500–₹15,000 if you are leaning into a more indulgent experience. At the lower end, that might mean bakery breakfasts, sandwiches, simple seafood plates or hearty local dishes at neighbourhood spots. Mid-range…
Chitrangada Satarupa is gearing up for the theatrical release of ‘Main Actor Nahin Hoon’, where she stars opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The actor said the film gave her a chance to work with one of her favorite performers, but the script soon became the bigger draw. She also opened up about feeling awkward playing a harsh…
MUMBAI: InGovern Research has called on the RBI to reject Tata Sons’ application to surrender its financial licence, describing the move as a “strategic manoeuvre to sidestep mandatory listing obligations” and to order the company to list on domestic exchanges by March 2027.InGovern argued that the application, filed in March 2024, is “dead on arrival”…
President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app. ChatGPT went through an outage. The outage tracking website — Downdetector — has also received reports…
The South Indian film industry is buzzing with the potential of a massive new collaboration. Recent reports have indicated that Bollywood star Kriti Sanon is the top choice to play the female lead opposite Vijay Deverakonda in his upcoming pan-India project with director Shouryuv, of ‘Hi Nanna’ fame. Tentatively titled VDxShouryuv, the film was officially…
