MUMBAI: Govt’s shift to drone-based land mapping has lifted rural credit flows, with sanctioned loan amounts rising 23% after residential plots were converted into verifiable collateral under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to an April 2026 working paper published by the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister.The move replaces informal land demarcation with legally recognised,…
Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that Noor Ahmad benefited from a detailed discussion with MS Dhoni during a net session, where he was advised to work on his leg-breaks.Noor delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/21 in four overs as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL…
AP Inter 1st and 2nd year result 2026: The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has officially declared the AP Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) March 2026 results today, April 15, at 10:31 AM. The announcement, made through a press briefing. The pass percentage of this year stands at 77% for the first year and…
In the world of cinema, Jackie Chan stands out as a vibrant icon, famous for his electrifying action-comedy flicks and daring stunts. His incredible career, which has flourished for five decades, is grounded in a profound conviction: ‘Your life is determined by your character and the split-second decisions you make. Actor, stuntman, director, martial artist,…
Oil prices fell again on Wednesday, dropping for the second day in a row. This decline came as hopes for renewed talks between the US and Iran reduced worries about long-term supply issues. However, concerns about risks in the Strait of Hormuz still affect the market.Brent crude futures slipped 0.55% to $94.27 a barrel, after…
Sindarov wins 2026 Candidates (IANS) In a dominant performance perhaps never seen before at the Candidates chess, Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in Cyprus to set up a World Championship match against the current champion, India’s D Gukesh.Winning six of his 13 games and no losses, the 20-year-old drew Dutchman Anish Giri in the…
Sakshi Singh Dhoni effortlessly captivated attention at the CSK vs KKR match with her understated elegance. She sported a ₹16,500 soft pink handwoven mulberry silk kurta set from Surmaye, featuring delicate hand-painted magnolia flowers and stripes. Her simple yet polished look, devoid of heavy accessories, perfectly complemented the summer vibe and CSK’s significant win. There’s…
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) will declare the Class 10 result 2026 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11 AM on its official website. Students will be able to check their mark sheets online at mpbse.nic.in and mpresults.nic.in once the results are declared. The Times of India is also co-hosting the results,…
In a dazzling Las Vegas reveal, Hollywood icons Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman have officially announced the long-awaited sequel to ‘Practical Magic’. Nearly three decades after we last met the Owens sisters, they’re back and ready to enchant us once more. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are bringing the magic back! During a recent event…
Soon after the US Supreme Court verdict, Trump announced a 10% universal tariff. (AI image) Will Donald Trump administration’s high reciprocal tariffs come back to haunt global economies? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday indicated that Trump’s tariff measures could be reinstated by July, potentially returning to the levels that existed before the Supreme Court…