EC bars Maha govt from releasing early payment under 'Ladki Bahin'

The State Election Commission on Monday barred the Maharashtra government from releasing the January instalment of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of......

Maintenance amount can't be determined with mathematical precision: HC

The Delhi high court, while enhancing a woman's interim maintenance, has said the amount cannot be determined with mathematical precision. Justice Amit Mahajan has also said that "mere earning in......

Delhi pollution worsens: HC questions 18% GST on air purifiers

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national......

MNS, NCP leader oppose Tapovan tree-felling for Nashik Kumbh Mela

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has opposed the cutting of trees for constructing a 'Sadhu Gram' ahead of the Kumbh Mela in Maharashtra's Nashik city, and said the Bharatiya Janata......

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.''Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India......

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the White......

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

The automobile industry has sought government support in expediting approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars.......

Cars to cost more from January

Prices of various car models -- ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to high-end luxury offerings -- are set to rise as automakers have announced price hikes with effect from January. Photograph:......

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur......

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

'With Chhaava, we had to look from a different lens.''We had to write it in such a way that apart from the sacrifice, the fight and the war, there's a lot more to understand about the history of......

Guess How Much Sanya's Lehenga Costs?

Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive. Namrata Thakker takes a look at the divas who wowed us with their amazing appearances.   Photograph:......

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.''I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.''He said he didn't understand.''I explained that you have to keep......

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

IMAGE: Arshin Kulkarni hit a run-a-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries and three sixes. Photograph: ANI Photo Arshin Kulkarni struck a run-a-ball 114 while Ramakrishna Ghosh made a stunning......

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma was brutal and beautiful in equal measure during his scintillating 94-ball 155 for Mumbai against Sikkim in a Vijaya Hazare Trophy Group C encounter, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.......

Manipur's Lamabam given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy!

IMAGE: Manipur's Lamabam Singh is the fifth batter to be given out for hitting the ball twice in the history of Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Manipur's Lamabam Singh fell victim to one of......

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Saurashtra edge Karnataka in a thriller!

IMAGE: Saurashtra's players celebrate winning their match against Karnataka. Photograph: Screengrab via BCCI Domestic/X Saurashtra registered their narrowest T20 victory in terms of runs, edging......

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane struck a 33-ball 62 as defending champions Mumbai began their campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament by crushing Railways, in Lucknow on Wednesday.......