NEW DELHI: A Tata Punch EV priced at Rs 9.7 lakh can be driven home for Rs 6.5 lakh under a battery financing plan. Hyundai’s Creta Electric falls from Rs 18 lakh to Rs 11 lakh, while Maruti’s Grand Vitara EV becomes cheaper by almost Rs 8 lakh upfront.Those headline reductions are turning Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)…
An adult rattlesnake rests with juveniles at a den under remote observation in Colorado (AP file photo) Many people believe that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adult ones because they cannot control the amount of venom they inject when they bite. A new study has now challenged this long-held belief.Researchers from Loma Linda University…
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, over 1 million evacuated Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China’s eastern Zhejiang province late on Saturday, prompting massive evacuations and widespread disruptions after lashing Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities said the storm was expected to gradually weaken as it moved inland…
Viking Row in Miami (Image: X) Miami Beach has been painted red ahead of one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with thousands of Norway supporters turning the city’s iconic Ocean Drive into a carnival of chants, songs and Viking-inspired celebrations before Saturday’s quarter-final against England.The Scandinavian nation has captured the…
A former H-1B visa holder moves back to India and shares the empowering experience of being authorized to work in India. A Redditor who recently left the US and moved to India permanently shared a heartwarming experience of applying to an Indian company and not checking the box where the company asks whether the applicant…
Tata Motors has launched the Stealth Edition of the Harrier and Safari SUVs in the Indian market. Tata had previously introduced Stealth Editions of both SUVs as limited-run models. The 2026 Tata Harrier and Safari Stealth Editions are based on the Fearless Ultra and Accomplished Ultra trims. The Harrier Stealth Edition is offered with petrol…
India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England’s late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women’s Test at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong…
MUMBAI: Aggregate deposits with banks rose to Rs 265.4 lakh crore as on June 30, 2026, with the system recording a sharp fortnightly increase of about Rs 7 lakh crore, or 2.7%, driven by a balanced rise across both demand and time deposits. The last fortnight surge has taken the year-on-year deposit growth for Q1FY27…
This week begins like a slow knot coming loose. Tension eases, family warmth returns, and you may feel more emotionally settled than you have in some time. Early days favour home, parents, and the kind of comfort that comes from familiar faces and familiar rooms. A social visit, family function, or relaxed outing can lift…
US President Donald Trump (AP file photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash “1000 missiles” on Iran and “completely decimate and destroy” the country if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, dramatically raising the temperature in a confrontation that has, within days, descended from a tentative understanding into renewed military exchanges…
Look closely at the change in your pocket and you’ll spot something easy to overlook: some coins have perfectly smooth rims, while others are lined with fine grooves. Most people assume this is just decoration. Actually, it’s a centuries-old engineering trick that once protected the very value of money itself. A solution to an old…
For most people, a food delivery is a routine part of the day. However, one delivery in Pune turned into a moment of compassion when a customer noticed that the Swiggy delivery executive had arrived with her three-year-old daughter in the midst of heavy monsoon rain. Moved by the sight, the customer handed her a…
