21 injured as fire erupts at main venue of UN COP30 summit in Brazil

At least 21 people were injured in a fire which broke out at the main venue of the ongoing UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil's Belem, forcing thousands of people to run for safety. IMAGE: A......

Goa nightclub owners booked Thailand tickets as fire raged

Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the main accused and owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive blaze claimed 25 lives, booked tickets to Thailand within an hour of learning about the fire at......

Goa nightclub fire: 'Flagged illegalities for years, but...'

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original owner of the land on which Birch by Romeo Lane was located, on Tuesday said he had flagged illegalities about the nightclub, where a fire claimed the lives of 25......

Dal Tadka, Achaari Baingan: What Putin was served at state dinner

From Gucchi Doon Chetin (stuffed morels with Kashmiri walnut chutney) to Achaari Baingan and Yellow Dal Tadka were part of a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for her Russian......

Rate Cut effect: PFC, Sidbi plan to raise Rs 11,000 crore from bond market

Activity in the corporate bond market is set to gain momentum following a 25-bp policy repo rate cut by the rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Illustration: Dominic......

Mehul Choksi's appeal against India's extradition request rejected by Belgian SC

Belgium's supreme court -- the Court of Cassation -- on Tuesday rejected the appeal of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi challenging the extradition request of India in connection with the Rs......

Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms.......

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

The Indian banking sector could be due for a rise in profitability after several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters The Q2FY26 results suggest NIMs......

Like Ananya's Look In Tu Meri Main Tera...? VOTE!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram Ananya Panday has been sharing pictures of her many looks from the title track of her upcoming film, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri on......

Guess Who Kartik Met At Red Sea Film Festival?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram On the fifth day of the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kartik Aaryan walked the red carpet.  ......

Shine Like These Bollywood Divas On Christmas

It's that time of the year when fashionistas embrace the festive spirit in all their sequined, shimmering glory. You can too. Sukanya Verma shows you how to shine on Christmas, like these Bollywood......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Husnlal Bhagatram Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics. Also Read:The......

Niki Poonacha Earns Grand Slam Golden Ticket!

IMAGE: India's Niki Poonacha, partnering Pruchya Isaro of Thailand, earned a spot in the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open men's doubles. Photograph: ATP Challenger Tour/X India's Niki......

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

IMAGE: Hans Niemann of the US in action. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Reuters Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened......

Why Markram is wary of Abhishek threat

'Whoever takes the new ball, that's a challenge to hopefully get him early. He is a match-winner and it's an important wicket for us.' IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma currently holds the top spot in T20I......

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Even though it is a mini auction devoid of marquee superstars, the IPL 2026 players auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 could witness some intense, high-voltage bidding wars.Most teams have their......

Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

IMAGE: Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) celebrates with teamamtes after scoring his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second half during the 2025 MLS Cup at Chase......