Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural employment scheme

A bill to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and bring a new law for rural employment -- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) --......

Delhi air quality in higher spectrum of 'severe' category

Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category. IMAGE: A thick layer of toxic smog......

Dense fog threatens flight ops in North India, warning issued

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid......

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam attack case today

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a charge sheet on Monday in the Pahalgam terror attack case, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists,......

Debt reduction, joint venture benefits positive for JSW Steel

JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL) has announced a restructuring that unlocks value from Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) and changes the balance-sheet. IMAGE: Sajjan Jindal, managing director of JSW......

2026 will see launch of over 25 new cars

Starting January, the market is expected to welcome models like the Tata Punch 2025 which is expected to be around 6 lakh, Mahindra BE 07 EV around 29 lakh, Maruti WagonR Electric around 8.5 lakh,......

TVs may be costlier from January due to memory chips shortage, weak rupee

Prices of televisions are expected to rise by 3-4 per cent from January next year on account of the rising cost of memory chips and depreciation of the rupee, which recently crossed the......

Gold, silver rally to extend record run

Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

Box Office: Will Dhurandhar Beat Pushpa 2?

IMAGE: Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar. When Dhurandhar released a week ago, it was expected to become a hit, with a lifetime collections of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) in reach. But no one knew the......

The Top 10 Films Of 2025

The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit. In fact, a few films that did the mandatory Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) and more,......

Ashes: England announce squad for must-win Adelaide Test

IMAGE: England pacer Josh Tongue has been added to the attack in place of Gus Atkinson. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England have made one change to their line-up for the third Ashes Test,......

Amorim Owns United Struggles, Hits Back at Critics

IMAGE: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim accepted the criticism being aimed......

Abhishek backs Gill, Surya to fire at T20 WC

'I'll tell you one thing straight away, that trust me, these two guys are going to win matches in World Cup (in February-March) and in this series as well.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill has scored only 291......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

'We've just got to stand up in them certain situations, read the game slightly better (and) just have a little bit of grit and determination about you.'   IMAGE: England meet Australia in the......