SMC Recruitment 2026 announced for 1924 clerk, MO and engineering posts in Surat SMC recruitment 2026: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced that it is going to fill 1924 vacant positions in different departments. The positions include 45 posts in the categories of Clerk, Engineers, Medical Officers, Staff Nurses, Drivers, Technical Assistants, Marshals, and…
Representational image (Assocaited Press photo) Flight operations across the Washington DC region resumed on Friday (local time) after a temporary ground stop triggered by reports of a strong chemical smell at a major air traffic control facility.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the development in a post on X, saying, “The ground stop is over and…
Viewing India’s foreign policy debate from outside the capital has its uses. Distance makes it easier to see how starkly arguments are drawn in Delhi, and how quickly the actual constraints on Indian policy disappear from view. Today, the sharpest criticism of Indian foreign policy is that it has tilted in the wrong direction: too…
The adobe bricks are made of a mixture of clay, sand, water, and organic materials such as straw. However, the adobe bricks are not taken through the kiln. Instead, they are left to dry under the scorching sun. Adobe bricks are also known to have the advantage of providing insulation to the interior of the…
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HYDERABAD: Former Maoist leader Rajireddy has challenged the official account of his surrender to the Telangana police, claiming that he was, in fact, arrested. Recalling the circumstances, he alleged that authorities often apprehend senior Maoists and subsequently present these arrests as voluntary surrenders.“I did not surrender; I was arrested on February 18. It was decided…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (AFP Photo) In the cauldron that was the Eden Gardens in March 2001, John Wright — the first foreigner to coach India — witnessed the ebb and flow of the Test, with all its drama, emotion and sheer improbability. Twenty-five years later, the New Zealander tells TOI from Christchurch, of…
Indian Navy opens INET 2026 applications for Agniveer SSR, MR and SSR Medical posts The Indian Navy has started the online application process for recruitment to Agniveer SSR, Agniveer MR and SSR (Medical) sailor posts for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Candidates can submit their applications through the official recruitment portal from March 14, 2026…
Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (ANI photo) Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States over its stance on Russian crude oil, claiming Washington was now “begging” countries, including India, to buy Russian oil after earlier pressuring them to halt such imports.In a post on X, Araghchi said, “The…
In the short video, a couple are discussing marriage. She asks, “Babe, what is the ideal age to get married?” He gives an answer, worthy of the canned laughter that follows it: “Biologically 15 years. Legally, after 18. Culturally, 24-28 years. Economically, above 30. And logically, NEVER.” Of course, internet is awash with such videos….