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'Some people have no work to show': Fadnavis' dig at Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took a veiled dig at his deputy Ajit Pawar by claiming opponents were venting out their frustration and anger due to the development work......

Maha civic polls: Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning ends

Campaigning for the high-stakes elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra culminated on Tuesday with all eyes fixed on the big fight for Mumbai, where the Bharatiya Janata Party-led......

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.' IMAGE: Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor, Bangladesh interim government, along with......

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.' IMAGE: People leave after offering funeral......

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to 'bad neighbours' and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot ask New Delhi to......

How Will Equity Market Fare In 2026?

Global risks include a potential delay in the US-India trade agreement, the possibility of a sharp correction in US equity markets, and renewed geopolitical tensions. Illustration: Dominic......

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments. Kindly......

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system.......

Switch To LNG May Save India $1 Bn

Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo India could save $1 billion in crude oil imports annually if the country switches 10 per cent......

Direct equity investors take money off table in 2025, a first since Covid

The post-Covid euphoria surrounding direct equity investing has ebbed in 2025. Individual investors have turned net sellers in the domestic equity market, pulling out about Rs 8,461 crore so far......

Will Dacoit Upstage Dhurandhar 2?

IMAGE: Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh at the Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha launch event in Mumbai, December 18, 2025. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Mrunal Thakur teams up with Telugu star Adivi......

Kajal, Katrina, Yami: Celeb Brides In Red

While pastel lehengas and saris have been in the spotlight from time to time, nothing captures a bride’s radiance like the colour red. Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha Ruth Prabhu/Instagram......

Sonam's FABULOUS Maternity Fashion

Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, has been redefining maternity fashion, one stunning look at a time. From attending events to hosting dinners and......

Single Papa Review: Daddy Humour

In the midst of crime and cop shows all over, a family comedy comes as a relief, notes Deepa Gahlot. Bring a cute baby on board, and it's half the battle won. Single Papa is set in a nouveau riche......

JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

The platform has seen a growth of 70% in watch time for South content, which is more than the national average.The South has outperformed the rest of India in subscription depth, retention and......

No India Debut Yet For Badoni...

IMAGE: Ayush Badoni was named in the ODI squad as a replacement for Washington Sundar. Photograph: BCCI   Delhi all-rounder Ayush Badoni joined the Indian team in Rajkot on Wednesday but will......

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

'Are selectors and coaching staff not aligned?' IMAGE: Akash Chopra questions why Nitish Reddy is barely used. Photograph: BCCI/X   Aakash Chopra has questioned the India team management's......

Gill's domestic comeback ends in disappointment

IMAGE: Shubman Gill was dismissed for 11 off 12 balls. Photograph: PCA/X India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill endured a forgettable return to domestic cricket, falling cheaply in his first......

Honey Singh Brings the House Down at DY Patil

IMAGE: Jacqueline Fernandez, Harnaaz Sandhu and Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh perform at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Photograph: BCCI Yo Yo Honey Singh turned the DY Patil Stadium into a full-blown......

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

IMAGE: P V Sindhu had opted to withdraw from all BWF World Tour events in October last year to focus on recovering from a foot injury. Photograph: ANI Photo Returning from a prolonged injury......

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