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PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

The government aims to cover around 60 million people in the age category, irrespective of income, with an assured 5 lakh annually to be shared within the family. IMAGE: Senior citizens aged 70......

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat......

Bihar Polls: Phase 1: Touch And Go Seats

IMAGE: A presiding officer collects polling material at a distribution centre in Patna for the Bihar assembly elections, November 4, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Phase I: Touch And Go Seats The......

50,000 Kids Await Justice

Without urgent corrective steps, the system meant to ensure safety, dignity, and rehabilitation for children in conflict with the law will remain overburdened, under-resourced, and unable to......

All 25 Bihar ministers except one win election

As the ruling National Democratic Alliance decimated the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar to retain power, all but one of the 25 state ministers in the fray won their respective seats. IMAGE: JJD-U leader......

Debt repayment, capex key to IPO proceeds utilisation

Companies are primarily using funds raised through fresh equity issuance to repay existing debt, followed by allocation for capital expenditure, according to a study by Bank of Baroda of over 200......

Will RBI Cut Rates In December MPC Meet?

'Rate cut looks unlikely and there is reason to believe that the cycle is over.' IMAGE: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addresses the SBI Banking Economics Conclave in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI Video......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

Axis Max Life aims to be 'breakout No. 3' in life insurance: MD & CEO

Following Axis Max Life Insurance’s second-quarter results for 2025–26, Sumit Madan, managing director and chief executive officer of the company, speaks to Aathira Varier and Subrata......

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

The ministries of Road Transport & Highways and Railways have exceeded the national average capital expenditure (capex) by spending 63 per cent and 57 per cent of Budget estimates (BE),......

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

'The war scenes in which Indian soldiers fight fearlessly and the powerful dialogues are meant to make the audience proud of the loyalty and valour of Indian soldiers,' observes Deepa Gahlot. Back......

10 Classic Madan Mohan Songs

Malaika, Kareena, Ananya At Diwali Party

Manish Malhotra kicked off the Diwali party scene by inviting his A-lister friends over. The ladies did come over, and it looked like a Manish Malhotra ramp walk into his home. Photograph: Kind......

Did Mrunal, Radhikka Like Nishaanchi?

A screening of Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller Nishaanchi starring Aaishvary Thackeray, Monika Panwar and Vedika Pinto was held on Thursday night. Anurag Kashyap with actors Vedika Pinto and......

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Lata Mangeshkar was famously prim and propah to the point of being particular about the songs she sang. Double meaning or vulgar lyrics were a hard no, but the legendary singer didn't hold out......

'Kohli, Rohit playing like 28-year-olds'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma propelled India to a mammoth total of 349/8 with a 136-run stand for the second wicket in the series opener against South Africa in Ranchi. Photograph: BCCI......

'More and more girls will come forward to play'

IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Former India cricketer Madan Lal......

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has played just one ODI for India . Photograph: Real Kashmir/X Former Indian selector and coach Madan Lal expressed his complete faith in young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's......

Take back retirement, return to Tests: Madan Lal's plea to Kohli

'There's nothing wrong with returning. If not in this series, he should make a comeback in the next.' IMAGE: India's batting talisman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket in May,......

'We've broken the barrier, now winning must be a habit'

'We wanted to break this barrier. And our next plan is to make this a habit. We were waiting for it, now this moment has come' IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur’s roar after historic triumph. Photograph:......