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'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Faridabad-based Al Falah University had appointed three doctors -- two arrested by the National Investigation Agency and the third an alleged suicide bomber of the November 2025 Red Fort area blast......

Dileep's acquittal: 'Court applied double standards'

The prosecution in the 2017 actor assault case has evaluated the trial court judgement acquitting Malayalam film star Dileep and three others as 'unsustainable'. IMAGE: Malayalam actor Dileep.......

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Authorities have started the process of profiling mosques, madrassas and people associated with their management in Kashmir following the busting of the 'white collar' terror module last year,......

Kochi Biennale faces Christian group's ire over Christ painting

A painting displayed at the Kochi Biennale has drawn criticism from Christian groups, who say the artwork hurts religious sentiments. IMAGE: A man visits an exhibition during the 5th edition of......

Aravalli definition on hold as SC orders expert review

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order that accepted a new definition for the Aravalli hiils and ranges, and said a high-powered expert panel will be set up to resolve 'critical......

Why Govt Bonds Won't Enter Bloomberg Index Yet

India was being evaluated for a potential weight of around 1 per cent in the index, an allocation that could have translated into $25 billion of inflows, spread over roughly 10 months.......

Gold, Silver ETFs Cross Rs 2 Trillion AUM

Gold ETFs attracted around Rs 11,700 crore, the highest in a calendar month. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes. The......

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of......

How will India's auto industry perform in 2026?

After a record-breaking year, India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in the 6-8 per cent range. The outlook is underpinned by......

Gadkari: 'E20 Fuel Criticism Is Propaganda'

'The petrol lobby is very rich and strong.' IMAGE: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari addresses the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations's Auto Retail Conclave......

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year. Michael B Jordan's Sinners led the......

'Never Thought I Would Get So Much Love'

'I know that it can be dangerous when people's expectations increase, but I don't think like that.''I just do my work honestly and let fate decide the rest.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jaideep......

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.''Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my......

'Sreenivasan Had A Deadly Sense Of Humour'

'He has never offended anyone in spite of his criticism on Communism or any 'isms'.' IMAGE: Sreenivasan in Priyadarshan's Megham. Priyadarshan describes the late Sreenivasan as the' Satire King'......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Google Gemini bags AI sponsorship deal for IPL

IMAGE: Virat Kohli poses with the IPL trophy after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 2025 edition. Photograph: ANI Photo The BCCI has secured a lucrative Rs 270 crore (Rs 2,700 million)......

'Find it difficult to see how a World Championship could be held here'

'At first, you try to laugh it off, but in the end, it is neither funny nor fair to the players or anyone participating in this event.' IMAGE: Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt has called for apex body......

BWF Gives Clean Chit To Under-Fire IG Sports Complex!

The India Open was being viewed as a key test event ahead of the World Championships, and concerns over readiness had raised questions about the venue's suitability. IMAGE: The Indira Gandhi......

Bangladesh board breaks silence on Najmul's rant against Tamim

The BCB issued a statement expressing regret over remarks that may have been deemed inappropriate or hurtful, stressing that they do not reflect the board's values or official position. IMAGE: The......

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats in the nets during India's training session in Vadodara on Thursday. Photographs: Virat Kohli/Instagram Virat Kohli hits the nets in Vadodara on Thursday as he geared up......