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No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told Nationalist Congress Party leader and Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal that there cannot be a separate norm for a lawmaker on suspension of conviction and sentence......

Officer threatened to eliminate me in 2 weeks: Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf

Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf alleged that an official has threatened to eliminate him in two weeks, adding that he will send a sealed envelope to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and......

India logs 2,151 new Covid cases, highest in 5 months

India recorded a single-day rise of 2,151 new coronavirus cases, the highest in five months, while the active cases increased to 11,903, according to the Union health ministry data updated on......

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments. IMAGE: Citizens walk on Marine Drive on a winter morning in Mumbai as haze engulfs buildings in the background. Photograph:......

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

A day after a Namibian cheetah died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought details of experts in the cheetah task force such as their qualification and......

RBI likely to hike rate by 25 bps on Apr 6

The Reserve Bank may go for a final 25 basis points increase in the current rate hike cycle next week and a reduction would come in only by the end of third quarter of FY24, economists at Axis Bank......

Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

The demand for gold is expected to take a hit if the price of the yellow metal — which has been hovering around Rs 60,000, a level never seen before — remains elevated. Illustration:......

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

Analysts say domestic banks' dependence on local depositors insulates them from the crisis. IMAGE: A general view of First Citizens Bank logo in Solana Beach, California, March 27, 2023.......

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.' Illustration:......

HDFC's exit to ease fund-raising conditions for high-rated finance firms

Highly-rated finance firms and housing finance companies are expected to benefit from the absence of Housing Development Finance Corp (HDFC) from the bond market once it merges with the HDFC Bank......

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds. On March 23, when the paps......

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

'I was in our wardrobe room when I heard Naatu Naatu being called for winning Best Original Song.''Me and the other dancers screamed!' IMAGE: Singer Rahul Sipligunj, Choreographer Prem Rakshith......

Watch Out For These Amazing Cricketers!

With an upgrade in rule changes and players shuffling from one franchise to the other, along with a few debuts, IPL 2023 is set to get fans' pulse racing again. Overseas stars likely to make a......

First time in seven years, Sindhu drops out of top 10

IMAGE: PV Sindhu first cracked the elite top 10 in August, 2013. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PBL India/Twitter Having failed to defend her women's singles title at last week's Swiss Open, double......

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

IMAGE: Ben Stokes was hitting it big during CSK's practice session on Monday. Photograph: Chennai Super Kings/Twitter England Test captain Ben Stokes will be available only as a specialist batter......

Swiss Open: Chirag-Satwik enter history books

IMAGE: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clinched the Swiss Open men’s doubles titles. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Getty Images Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and......

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IMAGE: DC coach Ricky Ponting said the Capitals will miss regular skipper Rishabh Pant in the upcoming season. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant is irreplaceable in Delhi Capitals set-up and no one......

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