India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first......

Ukrainian delegation to meet Rubio today over US peace plan

A senior Ukrainian delegation is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday (local time) to discuss the US' peace plan to end Russia's war against......

ISI-backed terrorists planned grenade attacks: Punjab police

A day after a major Inter-Services Intelligence-backed multi-state gangster-terror module was busted in Ludhiana, the Punjab Police on Friday said the two arrested operatives were tasked to carry......

ISRO planning 7 more launches this financial year

Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for one of its busiest times with seven more launches planned this financial year, even as India's first human spaceflight remains scheduled for......

Govt plans to levy excise duty on tobacco, cess on pan masala

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will......

Centre Plans Faster Rollout of DPDP Act Rules

'We are in touch with industry to further compress the timelines.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.   The government......

What India Plans to Focus On At COP30 Summit in Brazil

'At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the......

Air India is a responsibility not just a biz opportunity: Tata's Chandra

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Saturday said Air India, which is undergoing a transformation, is not just a business opportunity but a "responsibility" for the Tata Group. Photograph via......

'Food Has Been A Passion For Us, Kapoors'

'They are most authentic when it comes to being with each over food.' IMAGE: Armaan Jain, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kareena Kapoor in Dining With The Kapoors. Armaan Jain brings his big family......

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Kalamkaval, like any good work of art, suggests more than it shows, applauds Arjun Menon. Kalamkaval is one of the most anticipated Malayalam movies of the year, thanks to its leading man,......

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes......

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

'If he does open the batting again, we've got set plans we'll look to use.' IMAGE: Travis Head smashed a blistering century at the top of the order to set up an eight-wicket win in the Ashes......

India focus at Jr WC: Respect opponents, execute plans

  IMAGE: Coach PR Sreejesh accepted that there are a few grey areas which came to light during the recent runners-up finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. Photograph: PR Sreejesh/X......

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

IMAGE: Lahore was scheduled to host five games of the event, including the final on November 29 but the three boards have agreed to hold the proceedings exclusively in Rawalpindi now. Photograph:......

Iran takes a U-turn, drops plan to boycott 2026 World Cup draw

IMAGE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Friday, December 5. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters An Iranian......

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

India walked into the series against the reigning World Test champions on a pitch that was the exact opposite of what their captain advocated IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir in deep chat with Shubman......