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5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

A total of five persons have been arrested by the police in connection with an attack on international students at the Gujarat University hostel for offering namaaz even as the varsity decided to......

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

The police have arrested two men and are looking for more after students hailing from different foreign countries were assaulted allegedly by a group of persons in the Gujarat University hostel in......

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

The Maldivian defence force on Thursday said it will have operational authority over the helicopter given by India to the island nation and the civilian crew that will pilot it. IMAGE: Indian Navy......

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, ousted as the president of Sri Lanka in a popular public uprising in 2022, on Thursday hinted that India was keen on his continuation despite the growing public discontent......

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after......

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'What is this cryptocurrency? Is it a product? Is it a financial product? Is it an asset?' Photograph: Kind courtesy The Digital Artist/Pixabay Shaktikanta Das, governor of Reserve Bank of India......

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

The Adani group is in advanced talks with top sovereign funds based in West Asia to raise up to $2.6 billion for its airport expansion and green hydrogen projects. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Brokerages eye Sapphire amid muted QSR outlook

Even as the near-term outlook for the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry remains muted, brokerages are positive about the prospects of Sapphire Foods India.   Their preference for the QSR......

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In 1960, when the film Dil Apna Aur......

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Kajol admires the blue skies... Sonakshi goes scuba diving... Kajal has a cute travel companion... Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram 'Sometimes you just need a stroll,' says......

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them! With the pandemic done and dusted, people are back to watching films in their neighborhood theaters and......

Manushi's Palat Moment

Neha explores Sri Lanka... Sophie catches sunsets... Karishma wraps up a shoot... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram 'A few minutes before floating in the Dead Sea. Another one......

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

IMAGE: Sunil Lahiri, Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia address a press conference in Ayodhya. Photograph: ANI Photo Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhlia, known for Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan,......

SRH's Hasaranga set to miss first three IPL matches

IMAGE: The 26-year-old all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga was named in the Sri Lankan squad for a two-Test series against Bangladesh. Photograph: BCCI All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is set to miss at......

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

IMAGE: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin......

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

IMAGE: Sri Lanka cricket appointed the former World Cup winner as their fast-bowling coach. Photograph: Sri Lanka Cricket/X Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as......

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

IMAGE: ICC will keep the Hybrid model option open for next year’s Champions Trophy. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains......

Jaiswal can go a long way if he...: Pant

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal enjoyed a breakthrough series in India’s 4-1 win over England. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant heaped praise on youngster......

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