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Govt finding new techniques to 'gag' Rahul, will launch agitation: Cong

The Congress on Friday accused the government of acting with "lightning speed" in disqualifying Rahul Gandhi, saying it amounts to "strangulation of democracy" and alleging that the ruling......

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti, the former mayor of Los Angeles, was officially sworn in as the US ambassador to India on Friday by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremonial event in Washington, DC. IMAGE:......

Citizen cannot seek right to stand up in Parliament: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Centre and others to take steps to create an appropriate system which empowers citizens to petition Parliament and seek......

Most narcotics are shipped in Pakistan, Amit Shah tells conference

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday security in the ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa. He......

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of......

Securities transaction tax on F&O contracts to be hiked

The government on Friday proposed hiking the securities transaction tax on Futures & Options (F&O) contracts, a move that will increase the trading costs in the derivatives segment as well as help......

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

India's forex kitty rose by $12.80 billion to $572.80 billion in the week ended March 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. Photograph: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters In the previous reporting week,......

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra. IMAGE: An employee removes tape from the......

Finance Bill passed in LS with 64 amendments

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2023 with 64 official amendments, including the one that seeks withdrawal of long-term tax benefits on certain categories of debt mutual funds and......

SIP pie in mutual fund AUM clocks fresh highs in February

The steady inflows from systematic investment plans (SIPs) into mutual funds (MFs), coupled with outflows from debt schemes, has propelled the share of SIPs in the total assets being managed by the......

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.''It's a harsh place.''When the going is good, it's great, but you......

Bheed Review: Grim Lockdown Nightmare

When the post-pandemic audience wants large-scale entertainers, Anubhav Sinha has the courage to make a film that determinedly veers away from escapism, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Looking at the signs......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

IMAGE: Richly deserved! President Droupadi Murmu presents singer Suman Kalyanpur with the Padma Bhushan. Photograph: Rashtrapati Bhavan Suman Kalyanpur was awarded India's third highest civilian......

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin with Kartiki Gonsalves in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo Kartiki Gonsalves is getting a lot of love and recognition for her documentary The Elephant......

Will IPL teams allow over-worked India players respite?

According to Delhi Daredevils’ CEO, the BCCI has not given franchises any directive over players’ workload management. IMAGE: 'Suppose NCA says that Shami should be used for 40 overs......

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen will look to become only the second Indian to win the title more than once. Photograph: BFI Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will be buoyed by......

ISSF World Cup: Rudrankksh wins bronze

IMAGE: Rudrankksh Patil bagged his second medal of the tournament. Photograph: Twitter/SAI Media Reigning world champion Rudrankksh Patil won bronze in the men's 10m air rifle, his second of the......

No Padikkal but RR have arsenal to go the distance

They came close to winning their second IPL title last year before Gujarat Titans turned the 'Grand Finale' into an anti-climax but Rajasthan Royals will be itching to do one better this season.......

'Hardik Pandya similar to MS Dhoni as captain'

IMAGE: R Sai Kishore has worked with both Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni closely and believes both have similar styles of captaincy. Photograph: BCCI Having watched both of them from close quarters,......

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