Saudi clerics to attend TMC rebel Kabir's Murshidabad 'Babri' mosque event

The venue for suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir's foundation-stone ceremony for a Babri Masjid-style' mosque at Beldanga in West Bengal's Murshidabad on December 6 turned into a......

5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

Israel's government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India's north-east, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years. IMAGE: Jews recite......

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with......

How Much Will Digital Census 2027 Cost?

The 2027 Census may cost a bit more due to the proposed use of apps and smartphones by the 3.4 million enumerators who will collect comprehensive data much more efficiently than in earlier times.......

Budget 2026: Nirmalaji's Challenges, Opportunities

The best course for the government at this time would be to tighten the seat belt a little more, without compromising on its investments in creating better infrastructure and giving a push to......

Jobs Dry Up as Promises Fade in Ladakh

As the years passed, joblessness in the region increased. IMAGE: A burnt van after the violent protest in Leh over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.......

Moody's cautions about tax cut impact on Indian economy

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said tax cuts in the current fiscal has dented India's revenue growth, leaving less scope for fiscal policy support for the economy. Photograph: Anushree......

After 3 years, direct tax collections surpass Budget estimates

After a gap of three years, direct tax collections -- which include corporate tax and personal income tax -- have exceeded the Budget estimates for FY'22, indicating economic recovery. IMAGE:......

120 Bahadur, Mastiii 4 Fare Poorly

IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar in 120 Bahadur. It was a forgettable weekend for Bollywood as the two new releases -- 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 -- failed to get audiences. The Farhan Akhtar starrer was......

The Taj Story Surprises At Box Office

IMAGE: Paresh Rawal in The Taj Story. With Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat arriving on Diwali, there were plans to give the films a free run for two weeks at the box office. That's why there......

Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Shine At Box Office

IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Malaika Arora in Thamma. Traditionally, Diwali is all about big budget films driven by superstars. There was a time when Shah Rukh Khan ruled the roost (Happy New......

Param Sundari Gets A Good Opening

After the disappointment of War 2, there was some respite this weekend as Param Sundari managed a decent opening at the box office. The film ended up drawing a weekend of around Rs 29 crore* (Rs......

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

IMAGE: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi submit India's proposal to Commonwealth Sport in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, on August 31, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo All but assured......

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for CWG 2030

'Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat), will now be put forward to the full Commonwealth Sport membership, with the final decision taking place at the Commonwealth Sport......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......