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SC divided on prior sanction for graft probe into govt servants

The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of a 2018 provision of the anti-graft law which mandates prior sanction before initiating a probe against a......

RSS chief criticises NOTA, says it indirectly promotes...

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat cast his vote in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls on Thursday morning and remarked that choosing the NOTA option indirectly helps promote an......

Assam Frees 1.45 Lakh Bighas From Encroachers

Opposition parties have accused the state government of using force and ignoring rehabilitation concerns. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrives in Baksa, December 30, 2025.......

No public interest: HC orders portals to mask name of an acquitted man

The Delhi high court has observed that no public interest can be served by keeping information alive on the Internet after quashing criminal proceedings against a person and asked portals and......

Govt Bans Sale Of Oral Nimesulide

Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters The Union health ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of......

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Across the globe, some countries believe life deserves frequent pauses -- enough days to celebrate faith, culture, history and togetherness. Here are eight countries that officially top the list......

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

HC allows Zydus to sell generic version of cancer drug nivolumab

IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo Citing public interest, the Delhi high court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences......

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......

Tamil Nadu bets big on India's first full-stack sovereign AI park

The sovereign AI park will be a first-of-its-kind, purpose-built district in India, integrating AI compute infrastructure, secure data frameworks, model research labs, and AI innovation clusters,......

Is Madhavan Jealous Of Akshaye Khanna?

IMAGE: R Madhavan in Dhurandhar. R Madhavan is amused by netizens insinuating that he is unhappy with Akshaye Khanna grabbing all the attention in their blockbuster Dhurandhar. "Not at all! I......

Rashmika's Double Bill Drama On OTT

Rashmika's double bill drama, Tom Cruise on a deadly mission and lots more thrills on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists the options. ThammaWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime VideoLanguage:......

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a......

Bangladesh Telecast Ban Won't Hurt IPL

According to experts, the ban will not result in revenue loss for the BCCI or the IPL broadcasters. IMAGE: Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman in action during a ODI match against India at the Zahur......

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast in retaliation

'In this situation, until further notice, it is requested by order to stop the broadcasting/telecasting of all matches and programs of the Indian Premier League (IPL).' IMAGE: Mustafizur Rahman,......

'Shut it down': Ajmal attacks ICC over India dominance

ICC becomes unnecessary if it cannot enforce decisions on India: Saeed Ajmal IMAGE: The ICC is currently led by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters Former Pakistan......

India Boycott Could Hurt Bangladesh: Tamim Warns BCB

'Today's decisions will have an impact ten years down the line, so decisions should be taken by considering what is best for Bangladesh cricket and for Bangladeshi players.' IMAGE: Bangladesh have......

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Under player and public pressure, BCB was forced to act and removed Najmul as chairman of the board's finance committee. It is unclear if he remains a BCB director. IMAGE: The furore started after......