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UN: Verdict against Sheikh Hasina 'important', but...

The United Nations has said that the verdict against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity is an 'important moment' for the victims, but expressed......

Hyderabad airport gets bomb threat for 3 flights amid IndiGo chaos

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has received bomb threats to three flights coming from different cities, including two international, sources said on Monday. IMAGE: Airport staff......

British, Kuwait Airways flights get bomb threat at Hyderabad airport

Two international flights at Hyderabad airport received a bomb threat via email sent to the airport's customer support ID, said Hyderabad Airport GMR on Saturday. IMAGE: A view of the Hyderabad......

A Rolls Royce Floating Off Juhu Beach?

Photograph: ANI Photo A Rolls Royce-shaped watercraft has become a major new attraction off Mumbai's Juhu beach, drawing crowds with its luxury themed 'car in the sea' experience. Created by......

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India and Russia on Friday called for an "uncompromising" global fight against terrorism without "hidden agendas and double standards" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

'Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.' State-run lender Bank of Baroda will be......

Bajaj Finserv targets a 22% profit CAGR, double customers in 5 years

Bajaj Finserv – the holding company of Bajaj group’s financial services business – has laid out plans for the next five years. Photograph: Courtesy, Bajaj Finserv During this period, it is......

Sebi panel seeks overhaul of conflict-of-interest, disclosure norms

All board members and staff of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will be required to declare their assets, liabilities, trading activities, and relevant relationships at multiple......

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

India’s computer services exports have risen 30 per cent since the advent of ChatGPT in November 2022, even as overall services exports have plateaued, World Bank’s South Asia Chief Economist......

The Om Puri You Never Knew

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.''When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys'......

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear. IMAGE: Nandita Puri's book Unlikely Hero: Om Puri. In public perception, Om Puri was a......

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Beighton Cup to throw open '22,000-seat' hockey stadium in Salt Lake IMAGE: Built at an estimated cost of Rs 20-crore, the state-of-the-art facility located inside the Salt Lake Stadium complex,......

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

IMAGE: Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior......

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

"The provision empowering the government to stop international participation is a standard safeguard seen in sports laws globally, intended for use in extraordinary circumstances." IMAGE: Union......

'Nothing new': SA captain Bavuma unfazed by Kohli-Rohit

'We have been on the bad end of it but we have also had good times against them.' IMAGE: A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for......

India's Raghu Prasad Is World's Best Hockey Umpire!

IMAGE: Raghu Prasad's enduring success reflects his exceptional fitness, sharp decision-making, and leadership on the field, the FIH said. Photograph: Hockey India/X India's Raghu Prasad was on......