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North Bastar, Abujhmad Maoist-free: Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said North Bastar and Abujhmad regions in the state have completely got rid of the Maoist violence, while the fight against the menace is in a......

Judgments must be free of external influence: Justice Bhuyan

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday emphasised that judgments must be delivered without any form of external influence to preserve public faith in the judiciary. IMAGE: SC judge......

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.' IMAGE: The Bateshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh. All photographs: Kind courtesy KK Muhammed/Facebook "If India......

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor.Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing......

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

'Gopi Was A Champion Of Enterprise'

'What made Gopi a man above others was his belief that business carried a broader purpose -- creating opportunity and bridging cultures.'Lakshmi Mittal, executive chairman, ArcelorMittal, pays......

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs),......

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using Microsoft Copilot has only......

India's EU Trade Deal Has A LONG Way To Go

'Even if tariffs are reduced, non-tariff may still remain a challenge.' IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefovi in......

Uncertainties over US tariffs might affect capex decisions

Ratings firm Crisil said on Wednesday that the uncertainties surrounding the US tariffs might be a new hindrance to capital expenditure decisions in the current financial year. Illustration:......

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap. Kanu Behl's Agra is not a......

'Women Have Desires, Dreams'

'Women have always been given titles like 'mother' or 'housewife'.'These tags put so much pressure on a woman to be a certain way.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anjali Sivaraman/Instagram Anjali......

Andaaz 2 Review: Tacky Romance

The sheer awfulness of Andaaz 2 really doesn't deserve anyone's time or attention, warns Mayur Sanap. True to the spirit of cinema, Andaaz 2 is a film that lingers. But not in a way you would......

Mouni Roy's Bhootnii Gives You The Chills On OTT

Kajol resumes her 'maa' duties and Adam Sandler is back to playing Happy Gilmore once again on this week’s OTT special. Sukanya Verma lists your options. The BhootniiWhere to watch?......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

Gambhir backs aggressive approach despite Surya's slump

IMAGE: India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at a training session on Monday, ahead of their opening T20I against Australia on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI/X India's......

ICC Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati to honour Zubeen Garg

IMAGE: Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) was a cultural icon. He died from drowning in Singapore on September 19. Photograph: BCCI The opening ceremony of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at the......

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues on Saturday IMAGE: Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic and Torino's Guillermo Maripan vie for possession during their Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium,......

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

'I am getting used to managing this side.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Indian captain Shubman Gill celebrates with the trophy after winning the two-match Test series against West Indies in New Delhi on......

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Naomi Osaka's form has been erratic since she returned after her maternity break at the start of last year, but there had been glimmers of hope for the current world number 53. IMAGE: Japan's......