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Unnao rape survivor claims IO colluded with Sengar, approaches CBI

The survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case, in which former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted, has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking the registration......

No trade threat to push peace: Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak claim

In the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he used trade to stop the India-Pakistan military conflict in May, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday cited his......

Kerala civic polls: BJP cracks Left citadel, Tharoor hails victory

In a morale-boosting show ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, Congress-led United Democratic Front on Saturday secured a decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, dealing a blow to the Left......

Nitin Nabin Was 7 Weeks Old When BJP Was Formed In 1980

BJP sources said the formal process to elect current party President J P Nadda's successor will begin in mid-January, following Makar Sankranti, with Nitin Nabin expected to be the frontrunner to......

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin's selection is a bold political decision by the Two Gujaratis.When Rahul Gandhi has resurrected the issue of social justice, the BJP and the Two Gujaratis are sticking to their plan and......

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns,......

India GDP estimated to grow at 7.5 pc in FY26

India's real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26 and moderate to 7 per cent in the subsequent fiscal year, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday.......

India logs 6-quarter high GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2

The Indian economy grew by a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent -- a six-quarter high -- as increased factory production in anticipation of a consumption boost from the GST rate cut helped offset......

Ashok Leyland logs record profit

Hinduja Group-led Ashok Leyland has posted a record consolidated net profit of Rs 820 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (FY26), up 7 per cent from Rs 767 crore during the same quarter last......

'For Me, Salman Khan Is Still 30'

'When I met him on the Bigg Boss set, he greeted me in the same way that he would during Dabangg, "Aur Chedi Singh, kaise ho?"' IMAGE: Salman Khan and Sonu Sood in Dabangg. Whenever you think of......

'Salman Isn't Interested In Industry Politics'

'Salman is a very hard-working actor whose diligence I have to commend despite the fact that during the shoot, my heart was in my mouth.' IMAGE: Salman Khan in Veer. Anil Sharma has worked with......

The Best K-Dramas Of 2025

2025 was a middling year for Korean Dramas. Some started out with promise but fizzled out as they went along, others declared damp squibs from the start while still others lacked that 'It' factor......

Afghans Dress As Peaky Blinders, Taliban Arrests Them

IMAGE: Joe Cole, Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson in Peaky Blinders. If you live in Afghanistan, you can be a fan of Peaky Blinders, but you certainly can't dress like them! Asghar Husinai, Jalil......

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Meena Kumari in Baharon Ki Manzil.......

Kohli's first impression of DK: 'Very amusing, hyperactive & confused!'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli opened up about his early days with Dinesh Karthik. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli showered praise on......

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

'I was potentially retiring, but I'm glad that I put in the hard work to get myself back playing cricket' IMAGE: Josh Tongue walks off the field raising the ball after claiming 5......

Shafali jumps up rankings, top-ranked Deepti unmoved

IMAGE: Shafali Varma set the stage on fire with 79 (46) in the fourth T20I between India and Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI......

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

IMAGE: Veteran batter Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league. Photograph: ANI Photo Left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli, Pant shine as Delhi down Gujarat

IMAGE: Virat Kohli was named player of the match after he stroked a quickfire 77 from 61 balls against Gujarat. Photograph: DDCA/X Star batters Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant made solid fifties,......