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Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

The Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming civic body elections in Mumbai, promising technology-led governance to make it a "global powerhouse", a 50 percent......

Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps

A monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for domestic helps and women from the fishing community who sell fish, 100 units of free power, and property tax waiver for houses up to 700 sq feet are key promises......

Assam Frees 1.45 Lakh Bighas From Encroachers

Opposition parties have accused the state government of using force and ignoring rehabilitation concerns. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrives in Baksa, December 30, 2025.......

India, EU near 'mother of all deals' amid US tariff threat

The European Union is on the cusp of signing a historic trade agreement with India that is being called 'the mother of all deals', European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on......

CBI suffers setback as court frees Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping accused

In a major setback to the Central Bureau of Investigation, a special court on Tuesday set free Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, who was arrested by the agency a day before in connection with the 1989......

India's free trade agreements decoded

India on Monday announced closure of negotiations for a free trade agreement signed with New Zealand, its 18th deal so far as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The......

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Next week’s three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The visit will also pave the way for......

India-EU FTA: Textiles, pharma, engineering to get major boos

Textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods, gems and jewellery exports will receive a boost from the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation European Union, according to......

India Is Seeing Dip In Foreign Tourists

Foreign tourist arrivals in India dropped to 6.18 million during the April-September 2025 period against 7.06 million during the same period last year, which was a drop of 12.4 per cent. IMAGE:......

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

'India, being and remaining a sovereign nation, carries out foreign trade operations and purchases energy resources where it is beneficial for itself,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told......

Rahman On Communal Remark: 'Never Wished To Cause Pain'

A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR......

When Nanda Got Engaged To Manmohan Desai At 53

Nanda says of Manmohan Desai: 'I wanted a husband who doesn't bow down before anyone else.''He has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in so many films but it's always on a one-to-one basis. I admire......

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners. KPop Demon HuntersGolden Globe: Best Animated Motion......

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director......

'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......

How Alcaraz weathered Hanfmann barrage to advance in Melbourne

Alcaraz proves too strong after early Hanfmann scare in their 2nd round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday. IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his second......

Sabalenka refuses to take anything for granted at Australian Open

'Doesn't matter what the head-to-head looks like. It's always a new match, always a new battle.' IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her 2nd round win over Zhuoxuan Bai of China at the Australian......

Feeling free in mind, haven't played like this in 2-3 years: Kohli

'When you play for that long -- 15-16 years -- you do doubt yourself.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates his half-century during the third and final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on......

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.' IMAGE: Former tennis player Roger Federer during a press......

Is Sindhu motivated for another shot at Olympics?

'Firstly I would focus on staying healthy and staying fit. That's very important for an athlete to stay injury-free. That's when you can actually go out there and give your 100 percent.' IMAGE:......