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For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday formally admitted for the first time that the country's air defences were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani airliner last December, an......

Tamil producers adopt revenue-sharing model for big-budget films

The Tamil Film Producers Council on Sunday resolved that big-budget films will henceforth be produced on a revenue-sharing model, with actors and leading technicians required to share both profits......

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul booked in National Herald case

The Delhi police registered an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case on a complaint by the Enforcement Directorate as part of the......

Being targeted for Red Fort Blast, say Kashmiri students

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday alleged that Kashmiri students across several northern states are facing profiling, eviction and intimidation in the aftermath of the Red......

On busy first day, CJI bars oral hearing for urgent listing

On his first day as the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant on Monday set a new procedural norm that mentioning cases for urgent listing must be made in writing, and oral requests will be......

Make demergers tax-neutral, biz houses nudge govt

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, Indian business houses have urged the government to make demergers tax-neutral, particularly in cases involving transfer of investments in associate companies......

Srinandan Kasi named Associated Press VP

The Associated Press has named Srinandan Kasi, who has been with the news cooperative since 2004, to be the company's vice president and general counsel."Srinandan's wide-ranging technical, legal......

Sugar industry relieved as Centre allows 1.5 mt import

Amid the political push and pull, the Centre's decision to allow sugar exports and remove the 50 per cent duty on molasses exports has rekindled hope in the industry that more relief may follow.......

Pre-Budget meeting: Ficci seeks faster resolution of tax disputes

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) has sought urgent steps to clear the huge backlog of income-tax appeals, simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance, and......

Will Tata Sons Go Public?

Clarity on Tata Sons' position on listing, as of 2025, would help define the future of the group better, irrespective of the RBI stand.As of now, the ball is in the RBI's court, and everyone is......

'Simplicity Remained Dharmendra's Greatest Charm'

'Asha Parekh once said he never really went beyond the villager he originally was.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram Dharmendra passed into the ages last week, but left behind a rich......

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

IMAGE: Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches. Photograph: ANI Photo Paint and decor brand Asian Paints has partnered......

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

IMAGE: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi submit India's proposal to Commonwealth Sport in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, on August 31, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo All but assured......

2030 CWG: Vadodara could host cricket matches

IMAGE: Women's T20 cricket was included in the 2022 Birmingham CWG, but it is still not known whether the men's event will also be added in the 2030 edition. Photograph: BCCI Ahmedabad's......

Gill to stay back in Kolkata, doubtful for 2nd Test

'He has acute neck pain, and we're not allowed to further go to details about the injury. He has to keep continuing wearing the neck collar.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill walks back to the pavilion after......

Ex-India pacer Prasad to run for KSCA presidency

'We need to get cricket back to Chinnaswamy Stadium, and for that we need an administration free of back-seat driving.' IMAGE: Venkatesh Prasad had served as a vice-president from 2013 to 2016......