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Maharashtra civic polls: Congress leads as Latur stands by Deshmukh legacy

The Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in the elections to the municipal corporations of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Nanded in Maharashtra's Marathwada, while the Congress dominated the......

Rahul accuses EC of 'gaslighting citizens'; BJP responds

Amid the row over the quality of 'indelible' ink used in marker pens in Maharashtra civic polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asserted that "vote chori is an anti-national act" and......

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Pets are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders. There is no better photo-op than a head of State cuddling a kitten or sharing a lap with an adorable puppy -- does wonders......

Pawar reunion fails as BJP takes lead in Pune, PCMC polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party has surged ahead of the NCP-NCP SP alliance, led by Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, in the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporations, according to early......

Karbi Anglong: Panel To Resolve Boundary Dispute

'This move acknowledges that unresolved internal borders can be just as disruptive as external ones.' IMAGE: Security officials stand guard following unrest and violence in West Karbi Anglong.......

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday called for sharper disclosures in IPO (initial public offering) offer documents, particularly around risk......

Why Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

India was being evaluated for a potential weight of around 1 per cent in the index, an allocation that could have translated into $25 billion of inflows, spread over roughly 10 months.......

'Growth-inflation data will determine MPC's future actions'

'Economic activity appears to have peaked in the second quarter of FY26, with industrial output, exports, and business confidence all softening from October 2025.' Illustration: Dominic......

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024’s tally of 13. Illustration: Dominic......

Positive biz outlook nudges banks to hire for sales growth

Banks are witnessing a surge in hiring for sales staff in secured segments such as home, vehicle and gold loans as compared to the recovery category, driven by a boost in business growth, and a......

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR Rahman/Instagram Less......

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos Review: Vir Das Deserves Better

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is not supposed to make sense, and doesn't even pretend to, observes Deepa Gahlot. What Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is about If a fictional British intelligence......

Honey Singh Apologises For Obscene Remarks

Honey Singh offers his 'heartfelt apologies' to everyone who felt hurt or disrespected. Photograph: Kind courtesy Yo Yo Honey Singh/Instagram Seems like controversies and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh......

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time......

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Kalamkaval, releasing on OTT on January 16, is like any good work of art, and suggests more than it shows, applauds Arjun Menon. Mammootty's Kalamkaval releases on OTT on January 16, on SonyLIV.......

'No expectations': Swiatek plays down Slam milestone

'I'm really just focusing on day-by-day work. This is how it's always been for me' IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek during practice. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Iga Swiatek has dismissed suggestions......

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

The Bangladesh players want Nazmul Islam to be ousted as Bangladesh Cricket Board's director along with apology from him. IMAGE: The Bangladesh Premier League and Dhaka Cricket League matches......

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

IMAGE: Dommaraju Gukesh with Rameshbabu Praggnanandha. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE International Chess Federation (FIDE) vice president and Indian great Viswanathan Anand believes that this......

'Pinch-me moment': Keys soaks in life as Aus Open Champ

IMAGE: Madison Keys said she was still getting used to the surreal experience of seeing herself immortalised around Melbourne Park. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Madison Keys is soaking up......

'Jadeja Doesn't Know What To Do'

'Ravindra Jadeja is caught in two minds -- whether to attack or flight.' IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja's place in the team is in doubt for the 50-over showpiece?Photograph: BCCI/X Given Ravindra......