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India-Pak tensions: Govt warns traders against hoarding of food items

The government on Friday said the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand but warned traders and wholesalers against hoarding of essential food items creating artificial shortage.......

Punjab border districts on high alert, villagers move to safer areas

People in some border villages of Ferozepur district in Punjab began moving to safer areas amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan. IMAGE: Punjab Police stand guard after the closure of......

'It Was Madness'

'Even known names and social media handles went berserk by stating that Karachi has been attacked and an F-16 was shot down.' IMAGE: Blackout in Jammu, May 8, 2025, following the Pakistan attack.......

ISRO Forecast Signals Record Wheat Harvest

ISRO has projected wheat production of 122.24 million tonnes. IMAGE: Freshly arrived wheat is dried and sorted at the grain market in Amritsar. Photograph: ANI Photo Using its various earth......

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.' Illustration:......

India Rolls Out Next-Gen Rice Varieties

The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Govt extends duty-free imports of urad till Mar 2026

India has extended duty-free imports of urad for another year until March 31, 2026, according to a government notification. The provision was earlier in place until the end of March this year.......

Budget: Can Nirmalaji End The Economic Slowdown?

The time is ideal for a 'Dream Budget' akin to the 1991 reforms that sparked high growth and unlocked significant gains in productivity, points out Rajeswari Sengupta. Illustration: Dominic......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"''Vicky has done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'......

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

'It went from me being scared and intimidated by him to me being very aggressive and passionate.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram "The story is the hero of my film," Janhvi......

'I Managed To Make Some Successful Films'

IMAGE: Gulshan Rai at the silver jubilee function of his first production, Johny Mera Naam with Dev Anand, Vijay Anand, Hema Malini and music composers Kalyanji-Anandji. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires, observes Deepa......

14 Bats, One Legend: A Sand Tribute Like No Other

IMAGE: A replica of 14 bats—a symbolic gesture honouring Kohli’s incredible journey in red-ball cricket. Photograph:Sudarsan Pattnaik/X As the cricketing world bids farewell to Virat......

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon. IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah rocked the Australian......

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

IMAGE: Charles Leclerc takes a selfie with fans after winning the Italian F1 Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy, on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Scuderia Ferrari HP/X......

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

IMAGE: Team India celebrate after lifting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after a close victory over South Africa in the final. Photograph: Ash Allen / Reuters Captain Rohit Sharma said former......

How SKY got back in shape for T20 World Cup!

'If you look at him, he is looking much leaner and stronger and little muscular.' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav shed nearly 15kg after he underwent surgery for sports hernia to get in shape for the T20......