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BMC results: Congress reduced to marginal force

In what is being described as a collapse of its urban base, the Congress on Friday touched a new low in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, expecting to win a mere 19 out of the......

Wife's qualifications no ground to deny maintenance: HC

The Allahabad high court has ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code merely because she is highly qualified or possesses vocational skills.......

'Very difficult time': Indians return from Iran amid deadly protests

Poignant scenes of relief and reunion unfolded at the Delhi airport on early Saturday as families embraced their loved ones who returned from Iran amid the worsening security situation there.......

SC hears Army's plea against hospital near Indo-Bangladesh border

A proposed multi-speciality hospital overlooking a military camp near the sensitive Indo-Bangladesh border at Jorhat in Assam has become a flashpoint in the Supreme Court after the Army objected to......

North India shivers: Delhi coldest in 3 years, record chill in Chandigarh

As Kashmir awaits a fresh spell of snowfall, Delhi saw its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday and Chandigarh its chilliest night in nine years. With cold waves intensifying in......

Sensex, Nifty close marginally lower after hitting fresh lifetime highs

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower after hitting their fresh all-time highs on Monday due to profit-taking at higher levels and foreign fund outflows. Photograph:......

Deposit Rate Cuts Tough For Banks As Govt Retains Small Savings Rates

'The government's decision to keep interest rates unchanged on small savings schemes will certainly constrain banks' ability to cut deposit rates further.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Banks......

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian......

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

The famed Darjeeling tea may have slipped to a new production low in 2025, as changing weather patterns, a shortage of pluckers and mounting economic stress weigh on the region’s gardens. IMAGE:......

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead. IMAGE:......

2025's Top 10 OTT Male Performances

2025 had interesting performances on OTT series and films. Deepa Gahlot picks the Top 10 Male OTT Performances. Zahan Kapoor, Black WarrantWhere to watch: Netflix In his first major role in the......

December's Blockbuster Theatre Line-Up

The year will close on a blockbuster note, if December's theatre line-up is any indication. Be it Bollywood, Hollywood or south, there are many biggies ready for release. Joginder Tuteja brings you......

Why Bha Bha Ba Scene Is So Controversial

IMAGE: Dileep in Bha Bha Ba. Malayalam movie star Dileep's first release after a trial court in Kerala acquitted him has sparked fresh controversy. The film Bha Bha Ba, which released on December......

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa......

Ladies! Kartik Aaryan Is Looking For True Romance

'Finding it on screen because I am not getting it in real life.' IMAGE: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday at the TMMTMTTM launch event in Mumbai December 18, 2025. Photograph: Hemantkumar......

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

IMAGE: Veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be the cynosure of all eyes. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's prime form is expected to drive India's progress in ODIs......

Sports Bill relaxes rules to allow fresh faces in federations

'In consultations, several stakeholders, including athlete representatives and smaller federations, highlighted that overly restrictive eligibility rules tended to entrench incumbents and limit......

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh. IMAGE: Defender Alex Saji at a training camp on......

It would be silly to underestimate Kohli & Rohit: Bracewell

'Their records speak for themselves, both individually and as a team. They've been involved in some great Indian sides and led that side with the bat.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli (651 runs in 13 innings)......

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

'I don't think it was my day, she isn't an easy opponent.' IMAGE: India's P V Sindhu in action during her singles round of 32 match against Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen at Indira Gandhi Indoor......