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19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal on Monday, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured, and home......

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Tuesday, with six more people dying, even as the rain and flood situation in Mizoram and Manipur remained grim, affecting lakhs of people amid the......

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

The flood situation in the Northeast remained critical on Monday as the toll due to deluge and landslides triggered by heavy rain over the past few days rose to 36, while over 5.5 lakh remained......

Four militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo seized in search op

Four militants of different Imphal Valley-based proscribed outfits were arrested in separate operations, the police said on Friday. IMAGE: Security forces with the recovered arms and ammunitions......

Kangana agrees to make cuts to 'Emergency' amid row

The Central Board of Film Certification told the Bombay high court on Monday that actor-producer Kangana Ranaut has agreed to the cuts suggested by the CBFC in her movie Emergency. Photograph:......

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms.......

Many growth triggers for Samvardhana Motherson

The country’s largest listed auto parts company by market capitalisation, Samvardhana Motherson International, reported a better than expected operating performance in the second quarter......

US tariff impact: India's FY26 GDP growth likely to take 60-bp hit

The US’ move to raise the tariff on most Indian goods to 50 per cent could drag India’s GDP growth for FY26 by 35 to 60 basis points, according to various economists. One basis point (bp) is......

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom......

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India’s brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms — fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. Photograph: Reuters The first powers the present; the......

India's Aishwarya Pissay races into W2RC history

India’s Aishwarya Pissay has become the first woman from Asia to compete on two wheels at the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The multiple-time national and world champion is racing in......

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

IMAGE: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju plays a shot during an event marking 100 years of Indian hockey at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Friday. Photographs: Jitender Gupta/ANI......

Vyshak's dream comes true: From overweight to Team India

IMAGE: Vyshak Vijaykumar's fitness was far beyond ideal then and his action was all over the place, cutting his pace by a couple of yards. Photograph: BCCI Nearly five years ago, Vyshak......

India to host SA for multi-format series from June 16

IMAGE: Indian women will play South Africa women in a one-off Test from June 28. Photograph: BCCI India will host South Africa women's cricket team for a multi-format series, including a Test......

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