Indore deaths: BJP's Vijayvargiya snaps at reporters

Senior Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered a political firestorm after he used an objectionable word on camera when sharply questioned by a TV journalist about a deadly water......

40 dead, 100 injured in fire at bar in Switzerland

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday stated that around 40 people have died and 100 others have been injured in a non-arson fire at the 'Le Constellation' bar in Crans-Montana,......

Mamdani's success story to inspire generations

Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......

Hindu businessman attacked in Bangladesh, set on fire

A Hindu businessman has been brutally attacked, hacked and set on fire by unidentified miscreants in Bangladesh, police said on Thursday. IMAGE: Activists from various Hindu groups protest against......

GST collections rise 6% to over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December 2025

Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December 2025, even as sweeping tax cuts slowed down growth in revenues from domestic transactions, according to government......

Up to 4 banks may have to tap buffers in adverse scenarios

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its Financial Stability Report (FSR), cautioned that stress tests indicate two scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) may have to dip into their capital conservation......

Sensex ends in red; ITC is biggest drag

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat on the first trading session of 2026, as massive selling in ITC stocks and foreign fund outflows diminished the initial enthusiasm. Photograph:......

Govt notifies rules to enable 100% FDI in insurance sector

Following the notification allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, the finance ministry has revised norms to remove the requirement that a majority of......

The Housemaid Review: Deliciously Twisted

The Housemaid makes up for a few hiccups with a series of sharply staged shocks, resulting in a fun and satisfying thriller, notes Mayur Sanap. Early on in The Housemaid, we meet Sydney Sweeney's......

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur......

Dhurandhar Encounters Unexpected Hurdle

IMAGE: Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar.   Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which is now marching towards becoming the biggest blockbuster of all time, has encountered an unexpected hurdle. The Union......

'A Year That Set Things In Motion For Me'

As 2025 draws to a close, film folk recap the year, and tell Subhash K Jha what excites them most about 2026.   Sara Arjun: 'I don't set expectations for the next year' IMAGE: Sara Arjun with......

Babar Azam steals spotlight in Sixers' BBL victory

IMAGE: Babar Azam scored his second half-century of the season. Photograph: BBL/X A fine half-century from Babar Azam and a three-wicket haul by pacer Sean Abbott helped Sydney Sixers seal a......

Aussie PM hosts Ashes stars ahead of final Test

IMAGE: Australian PM Anthony Albanese joked that both teams should make sure that they make it to day three of the Test. Photograph: Anthony Albanese/X Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese......

'That's how greats grow': Pathan on Gill's rise

IMAGE: Irfan Pathan reflected on how responsibility shapes elite cricketers and believes Shubman Gill is on a similar path of growth as India's modern greats. Photograph: BCCI Former India......

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League. The five-team Women's......

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

IMAGE: Jason Gillespie, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle. Photograph: PCB/X Former Australian cricketer......