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Karur stampede: CBI grills TVK chief Vijay for 6 hrs; no fresh summons

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay for over six hours at its headquarters here for the second time in connection with the Karur......

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Faridabad-based Al Falah University had appointed three doctors -- two arrested by the National Investigation Agency and the third an alleged suicide bomber of the November 2025 Red Fort area blast......

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday removed the Noida Authority CEO and ordered an SIT probe into the death of the software engineer after his car plunged into a water-filled pit at an......

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.' Kindly note that this......

Mamdani takes oath as NYC Mayor at a subway station

Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in a private ceremony held just moments into the New Year in an old subway station in New York. IMAGE: Zohran Mamdani sworn in......

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......

Blackstone to invest Rs 6,200 crore for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Private-sector lender Federal Bank on Friday announced that New York-based Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore in the bank through its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential......

How IoT is going to change India's audit ecosystem

The International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) has adopted the 2026-28 Work Plan, which prioritises cybersecurity audits and remote audits using Internet of Things......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

ChatGPT-5 has been trained to minimise hallucinations and avoid deception. IMAGE: Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters   Sam Altman-led OpenAI on Thursday launched its most......

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot. The first season of Freedom At......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' IMAGE: Salman Khan and Satish Shah in Judwaa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/X Tributes flowed in after Satish Shah passed away on......

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The bitter legal battle that came......

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?''He had no answer.' IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Dhadak 2. Shazia......

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

IMAGE: President of Indian Olympic Association PT Usha interacts with media during press conference after annual general meeting of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in Ahmedabad on Friday.......

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible. IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The ministry mandates at least four Sportspersons of Merit, two of them......

Excited to work with Ganguly in SA20: Maharaj

IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly is set for his first stint as the head coach as he takes charge of Pretoria Capitals for the fourth season of SA20, starting on December 26. Photograph: Pretoria......

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

'How do they expect us to go and play in India when their athletes are not even willing to shake hands in different sports even at neutral venues.' Photograph: Pakistan Hockey Federation/X......

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

IMAGE: Temba Bavuma said with South African batters having a lot of knowledge of Indian pitches and conditions given the time they have spent in the country. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters......

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