3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

West Bengal braces for a politically fraught Saturday as suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir pushes ahead with the foundation-laying ceremony for a 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in......

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......

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.......

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at an election meeting......

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:......

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......

Fiscal deficit touches 74.6% of budget estimate

Showing signs of financial strain, the government's fiscal deficit in the first five months of the ongoing financial year has already touched 74.6 per cent of the budget estimate. The fiscal......

India logs 6-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2

The Indian economy grew by a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent -- a six-quarter high -- as increased factory production in anticipation of a consumption boost from the GST rate cut helped offset......

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

'For OTT platforms, securing dubbed rights often makes greater business sense, enabling them to serve diverse regional audiences more effectively.' IMAGE: According to Ormax Box Office Reports,......

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......

Pay cut for players after Pakistan suffers huge loss in CT

IMAGE: Pakistan's players celebrate a wicket during the Champions Trophy. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters As hosts, Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan endured a nightmarish Champions Trophy 2025,......