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Shivraj's 'Ram, Ram' post sparks speculation amid suspense over MP CM

Two days ahead of a crucial meeting of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday posted the message "Sabhi ko Ram Ram ('Ram Ram'......

Rs 290 cr: Odisha cash haul set to be 'highest-ever'

The seizure of "unaccounted" cash after the income-tax department raided an Odisha-based distillery group and entities linked to it is expected to reach Rs 290 crore, making it the "highest-ever"......

Lekhi denies answering query on Hamas in LS, MEA says...

A technical correction is being made mentioning V Muraleedharan's name as the minister who replied to a Parliament question on the designation of Hamas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said......

BSP suspends MP Danish Ali for 'anti-party' activities

The Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday suspended its Lok Sabha member Danish Ali for "anti-party" activities. IMAGE: Suspended MP Danish Ali stages protest inside the Parliament premises, demanding......

Telangana BJP MLAs boycott oath-taking event over Owaisi

The first session of the third Telangana Legislative Assembly began in Hyderabad on Saturday with the oath taking process of the newly-elected MLAs getting underway. IMAGE: AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin......

Setback for Chanda Kochhar as SC junks her plea for retirement benefits

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain former ICICI bank managing director and CEO Chanda Kochhar's plea seeking retirement benefits from the bank. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff......

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves increased to $604 billion as on December 1, surpassing the $600 billion mark after a gap of about four months. Photograph: Kham/Reuters The forex reserves were......

Life insurance companies clock 25.28% drop in premiums

The life insurance industry reported a 25.28 per cent decline in new business premium income in November 2023 to Rs 26,494.83 crore from Rs 34,588.8 crore recorded a year ago. Illustration: Uttam......

Markets hit new peaks on heavy buying in banking stocks

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty rebounded to close at their new lifetime highs on Friday after the Reserve Bank raised the growth forecast for the current fiscal and kept policy rates unchanged,......

RBI retains repo rate at 6.5% for fifth time in a row

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for the fifth time in a row as it maintains a tight vigil on inflation. Photograph: ANI Photo The rate......

'I am scared of Sonakshi'

'I came into politics to bring a smile on people's faces.' IMAGE: Shatrughan Sinha with wife Poonam and daughter Sonakshi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shatrughan Sinha/Instagram "I share my......

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.' IMAGE: Bobby Deol in Animal. "I can't play caricature villains. I don't want to do that. I was offered some big film recently where I was asked......

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Sukanya Verma lists her OTT recommendations. Killers of the Flower MoonWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime Video or BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English Adapted from David Grann's book......

Shanaya's Bold And Beautiful Look

It's been a busy Thursday, as film folk went about doing their jobs, not forgetting to add that touch of glamour. Shanaya Kapoor goes for gold as she showcases fashion at Myntra's Creator Fest......

Action And Swag Dominate Fighter Trailer

With this film, Siddharth Anand seems to have cooked up another hit recipe that blends blockbuster film-making with star hysteria, observes Mayur Sanap. How much action is too much action? War and......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal, Kerala storm into quarters

IMAGE: Kerala players celebrate a fall of a wicket during a match against Maharashtra during the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Captain Sudip Kumar Gharami and veteran Anustup......

SKY hints at surprise openers for T20 opener vs SA

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav did not give a peep into India's combination for the tour opener, but said they have zeroed in on it internally. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Suryakumar Yadav admitted......

'Broadcasters should never be some players' PR machinery'

'It's been a long time since India won a World Cup and the bitter truth is our media and importantly the social media, if they become a PR machinery for certain individuals then you will never get......

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

IMAGE: During the Asia Cup 2023, Gautam Gambhir was part of the broadcast team when he walked up to a section of the crowd in the stadium and flashed his middle finger. Photograph: BCCI Former......

Gambhir opens up on altercation with Kohli during IPL 2023

'As a mentor, no one can come and walk over my players. I have got a very different belief and I have lived with that belief and I will continue to live with that belief that I will never leave......

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