Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,600-crore assistance for flood-hit Punjab as he reviewed the situation and damage in the state battling its worst deluge since 1988. IMAGE:......

Ahead of Modi's visit, Punjab seeks Rs 20,000 cr flood relief package

Punjab cabinet minister Aman Arora on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a relief package of at least Rs 20,000 crore for the flood-ravaged state during his visit. IMAGE:......

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection......

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.' IMAGE: A Jash-e-Mohammad building in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, on May 7, 2025 after it was hit by an Indian missile......

Privatisation of banks unlikely to hurt national interest: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday allayed apprehension that privatisation of state-owned banks would hurt financial inclusion and national interest. Photograph: ANI Photo She said the......

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

A special court here has allowed the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore, owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)......

Mehul Choksi's bail plea rejected by Belgian court

The bail plea of fugitive diamonds trader Mehul  Choksi, wanted in India in connection with over Rs 6300-crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB), has again been turned down by a court of......

'Bindra Brought Money Into Indian Cricket'

'Mr Bindra stressed the importance of marketing the game which helped Indian cricket massively. Not only have state associations become self sufficient but the cricketers have also benefitted......

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

IMAGE: Inderjit Singh Bindra was best remembered for his role in organising the 1987 World Cup - then known as the Reliance Cup -- in India. Photograph: BCCI/X Key Points Inderjit Singh Bindra......

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing:......

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

IMAGE: Punjab has been battling a severe flood situation over the past few weeks, leading to large-scale displacement of people and damage to crops. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India opener......

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

The year 2025 will be remembered as the year the "impossible" became "possible." From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking......