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Cops gear up for mega farmers' meet at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Due to a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' convened by farmers at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday, the Delhi Police has beefed up security and deployed heavy force for checking vehicles,......

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Delhi Police has given permission to the farmers to hold their 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' with the condition of gathering not exceeding to 5,000, no tractor trolleys, no march at the Ramlila......

I-T has withdrawn Rs 65 cr from our bank accounts, claims Cong

The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Income Tax department has "withdrawn" a sum of Rs 65 crore from its accounts in different banks "undemocratically" even when the case pertaining to their......

How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

The maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it......

Delhi govt defers odd-even scheme pending SC review

The Delhi government on Wednesday said the odd-even car rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order. IMAGE:......

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Image used for representative purpose only.Photograph:......

2 McDonald's franchisees put tomato off the menu as prices soars

Fast food chain McDonald's has stopped using tomato in its food preparations at most of the stores in northern and eastern parts of the country citing the non-availability of quality products, amid......

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.' IMAGE: Apple CEO Tim Cook poses for a selfie with a customer......

Restaurants' staff say will seek pay hike, fear tips may dwindle

With hotels and restaurants being barred from levying service charge, waiters, chefs and other workers are worried they will lose out on money and are planning to approach managements to seek a pay......

McDonald's @ 25: A peek into its ambitious India plans

McDonald's success menu will see the quick-service restaurant expand its ever-hungry 'foodprint' by doubling the number of joints and increasing its average unit volume by 35-40 per cent in......

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mithila Palkar/Instagram Mithila Palkar 'soaks in the winter sun' at Rottnest island in......

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak. IMAGE: Director Madhur Bhandarkar, left, with Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who reportedly died by suicide on Wednesday,......

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.''He responded by saying he had no dates.''I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.' On June 25, 1992, Deewana,......

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.''It's time to move on.''How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?' IMAGE: Aditya......

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

IMAGE: The 17-year-old made history in August last year when she became the youngest world archery champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditi Swami/Instagram Archer Aditi Swami's parents from......

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

IMAGE: UWW suspended Wrestling Federation of India. Photographs: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling......

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Now victims should be ready to record assault: Sibal's dig over police probe into wrestlers' charges IMAGE: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia speak to the media during their......

FIR says WFI chief 'molested' wrestlers, demanded 'sexual favours'

Wrestlers narrate instances of sexual favours demand, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching Photograph: Kind courtesy Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh/Facebook The two FIRs registered by Delhi Police......

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

IMAGE: Bajrang Punia said delivering justice to the victims will be their biggest medal. Photographs: Al Bello/Getty Images The protesting wrestlers on Thursday said they were willing to......

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