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Parliament's winter session from Dec 1, Oppn questions duration

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday, in what the opposition has described as an 'unusually......

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Centre to examine a plea seeking implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha......

'Suspicious man' apprehended outside Parliament House

A 20-year-old "suspicious" man was apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force on Saturday from near Parliament House Complex, an officer said. IMAGE: CISF personnel at Parliament House......

Islamabad suicide bomber an Afghan national: Pak minister

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that the suicide bomber involved in the deadly Islamabad bombing was an Afghan national. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

Setback for Omar as NC tastes its first ever defeat in Budgam

The National Conference (NC) tasted its first-ever electoral defeat in the Budgam assembly segment of Jammu and Kashmir as the opposition People’s Democratic Party’s Aga Syed Muntazir wrested......

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters A combination of......

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.''Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC......

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.' Kindly note the image have only been published for......

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

The All India Insurance Employees’ Association has opposed the government directive seeking to open up top posts in the state-owned insurers to the private sector, saying this would lead to......

Gameskraft sacks 120 staff post real-money gaming ban

Online gaming firm Gameskraft on Thursday said it is laying off 120 employees as it navigates new regulatory landscape post the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Photograph via LinkedIn The......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

Pak army called in to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

The cricket stadium and the hotel where the Sri Lanka team is staying are both less than 10 km from the site of the bombing. IMAGE: A police officer stands outside a court building in Islamabad......

Parliament passes National Sports Bill after extensive discussion

IMAGE: India's medal winners at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with......

WC qualifiers: Haaland hat-trick amidst chaotic protests

Norway sweep Israel aside 5-0 as Haaland scores hat-trick IMAGE: Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal Jonas Been. Photograph: NTB via REUTERS Norway secured a commanding......

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

IMAGE: Robin Uthappa's statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case linked to online betting app 1xBet. Photograph: BCCI The Enforcement Directorate on......

ED records Yuvraj's statement in online betting app case

IMAGE: The Enforcement Directorate questioned Yuvraj Singh and recorded his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act . Photograph: ANI Photo Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on......