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Cabinet nod for first digital caste census in 2027

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census of India, 2027, which would include the caste enumeration for the first time. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah......

States Chalk Out Plans For Census 2027

Odisha and Uttar Pradesh are among the first to roll out the digital exercise. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.. Photograph: ANI Photo A day after......

India a messenger of peace: President Murmu in R-Day eve address

Amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said India is spreading the message of peace in the world which is crucial to secure the......

Chhattisgarh woman cop's clothes torn, 2 protesters held

A disturbing video showing an on-duty woman constable being assaulted and having her clothes torn during an anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district has surfaced on social media,......

Man held for posting 'misleading' video in J-K; curbs on online news

One person was detained for allegedly uploading a "misleading" video related to a clash between two communities in Kishtwar district, police said on Monday, issuing a public advisory cautioning......

India's internet user base crosses 950 million in 2025: IAMAI report

India's internet user base crossed 950 million in 2025, driven largely by rapid growth in rural connectivity, rising short-video consumption, and increasing adoption of AI, according to a report......

India Inc lauds Budget for bold bets on AI, data centres

India Inc on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a 'structural shift' in the country's technology landscape, noting that the government is moving beyond fragmented pilots to build......

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel,......

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

“We currently manage collections for over 98 million retail and small-business loan accounts, covering a loan book of about $250 billion,” says Rishabh Goel, cofounder and chief executive......

Retail inflation slips to over 8-yr low of 1.54% in Sep

Retail inflation slowed to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September and slipped below Reserve Bank's comfort zone mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits and pulses, showed......

True Stars Never Die

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.' IMAGE: Dharmendra with Sharmila Tagore in Satyakam. When......

'I Haven't Felt Like I Am Being Typecast Yet'

'I found the role quite challenging as I have never done anything like this before. I was uncertain as to how I will pull it off. But with each challenge there was a different level of excitement......

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol’s fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap. At one point in Maa, a......

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Goutam Ghose Goutam Ghose is one of India's most celebrated contemporary film-makers. He has bagged multiple National Film......

Your March OTT Watchlist, Right Here

March is turning out to be an interesting month for OTT as several movies and Web series across different languages will make their digital premieres. A few actors will also be making their screen......