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IndiGo refunds Rs 610 cr, returns 3,000 bags: Govt

IndiGo has processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore so far against cancelled or severely delayed flights, and delivered 3,000 pieces of baggage to passengers across the country as of Saturday, the......

Survivor claims fireworks inside Goa nightclub caused fire

Fireworks were set off while dancers were performing at the nightclub in Goa, where 25 people died and six were injured in a massive fire on Sunday, a survivor said. IMAGE: Police personnel at......

Goa nightclub fire: Owners, organisers booked; sarpanch held

Police registered a first information report (FIR) against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers after a devastating fire claimed 25 lives and......

Sidhu will return to politics if declares CM face: Wife

Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics if the Congress declares him as the party's chief ministerial face in Punjab, his wife and party leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has said. IMAGE:......

Teen's death on basketball court: 'Unknown persons' booked

Haryana Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against unknown persons based on a complaint lodged by the family of a teenage basketball player, who died after the iron pole of a......

FPIs withdraw Rs 11,820 cr in first week of Dec

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 11,820 crore ($1.3 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of this month, primarily driven by the sharp depreciation of the rupee. Illustration: Uttam......

US Fed decision, FIIs trading activity to drive markets this week

The US Fed's interest rate decision will be the major factor dictating trends in the domestic equity market this week, with global movements and foreign investor activity also influencing......

Stock markets likely to stay range-bound

Rate cut a response to economic data; US tariffs still weigh: Analysts Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday delivered a 25 basis point (bps) repo rate cut......

Board nod must for bank entities to do same biz: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday allowed multiple entities in a bank group to undertake the same business as long as they cater to different client segments, while mandating board approval......

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

'Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.' State-run lender Bank of Baroda will be......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Why Is Allu Arjun Going To Japan?

IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2: The Rule. January 16, 2026 is a very special day in Allu Arjun's calendar. He heads to Japan to be there for the release of Pushpa 2: The......

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.' IMAGE: England's capitulation at the Gabba -- their 15th......

Norris ends Verstappen's reign with maiden F1 Championship

IMAGE: Lando Norris, who became Britain's 11th Formula One world champion, ended the season with 423 points to Verstappen's 421 and Piastri's 410.. Photograph: Matk Peterson/Reuters McLaren's......

Simranpreet is ISSF World Cup Final champion!

IMAGE: India's Simranpreet Kaur Brar is flanked by Qianxun Yao and Doreen Vinnekamp after winning gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha on Sunday. Photograph:......

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

IMAGE: Aishwary Tomar (left) capped his season with a milestone medal at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha on Sunday. The Indian finished behind Czechia’s Jiri Privratsky (centre) and ahead of......

We trained too much, McCullum says after England defeat

England Head Coach Brendon McCullum revealed his team may have been victims of their own thoroughness, conducting "five to 10 training sessions" in the extended break between Tests after losing the......

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