Mere grabbing of breast, breaking pyjami string not rape: HC

The Allahabad high court has ruled that mere grabbing of the breast and breaking of the string of a 'pyjami' do not amount to offence of rape but such offence falls under the ambit of assault or......

Rajouri attack kingpin Abu Qatal shot dead in Pakistan

Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Abu Qatal, chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the January 2023 Rajouri attacks, has been shot dead in Pakistan after an assailant......

SC seeks govt reply on plea against CAG appointment process

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre's reply on a PIL for declaring as unconstitutional, the process of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India "solely by the executive......

SC to hear plea against current practice to appoint CAG

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 17 an NGO's plea seeking that the current practice of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India solely by the executive and the......

Why BSE stock tumbled over 9% on Wed

Shares of BSE on Wednesday tumbled more than 9 per cent after its rival NSE said that all Nifty index weekly derivatives contracts will expire on Monday instead of Thursday with effect from April......

Manufacturing, mining pull down Q3 GDP growth to 6.2%

India's economic growth rate decelerated to 6.2 per cent in the October-December quarter this fiscal, mainly due to poor performance by mining, manufacturing and all other sectors, with the......

No income tax up to Rs 12 lakh under new regime

Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave relief to middle class by raising......

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

The Union Budget 2025-26, while promising a new framework for smoother mergers and acquisitions (M&As), has plugged a major loophole on carry-forward losses for a total of eight assessment years......

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Sunday afternoon with the focus firmly on their play against spin. IMAGE: Steve Smith and Travis Head took it......

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia banned for 4 years!

IMAGE: The suspension means that Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad. Photograph: Bajrang Punia/Instagram......

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Perth Simulation: 200 overs in 2 days, inclined concrete slab, lighter synthetic balls IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal was stationed at the Thane stadium near his home, roughly......

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund and lay the blame for the IOC's decision on Sahdev Yadav, accusing him of failing to file the necessary annual financial reports to the international parent......

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

IMAGE: Barcelona were fined 10,000 euros and were also handed an additional one match ban from selling tickets to their away supporters that was suspended for one year. Photograph: FC Barcelona/X......