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'Good night, Happy New Year': Maduro's 1st words after US capture

The United States has released a video of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs staging the 'Perp-walk' as he was led to custody. IMAGE: A screen grab shows Venezuela's......

Indian Army Showcases Military Might at Army Day Parade in Jaipur

Chetak helicopters showered flower petals, mounted troops showcased military might, while the Nepal Army Band set the tone, as the Indian Army for the first time held its Army Day Parade outside a......

'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......

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

Golden tigers -- also known as strawberry tigers -- owe their pale-gold coats and faint stripes to a rare genetic mutation. IMAGE: A rare golden tiger recently spotted in the Kaziranga National......

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a "strategic necessity".......

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms,' Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Wholesale price inflation rises marginally to 0.83% in December

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the second straight month, recording at 0.83 per cent in December 2025, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and......

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel,......

Banks 'resilient' but face stiff fund mobilisation competition

The country’s banking system, while remaining “resilient” with bad loans at over a decade low and strong capital buffers, will continue to face intense competition from non-bank sources for......

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing “clear outcomes” in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

World Rapid: Carlsen reigns supreme; Arjun, Humpy 3rd

Humpy fell behind Zhu and Goryachkina to settle for the third spot after coming so close to clinching her third world rapid title. IMAGE: With 9.5 points, Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi finished third......

Nihal Sarin beats the odds, claims Tata Steel Rapid crown

IMAGE: Nihal Sarin sealed the 'Open' title in Round 9 with a calm draw against five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: Nihal Sarin/Instagram Young Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin......

Delhi teen Jagreet Misra wins FIDE Rapid Rating event

IMAGE: Jagreet Misra is flanked by officials as he poses with his trophy on winning the ChessVeda FIDE Rapid Rating Tournament in Greater Noida, on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI......

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

IMAGE: World No.1 Magnus Carlsen was held to a draw by Arjun Erigaisi on the opening day of the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha late on Friday. Photograph: Anna Shtourman/FIDE Reigning......

World Rapid: Humpy in joint lead; Gukesh, Erigaisi stay in hunt

IMAGE: Koneru Humpy shares the lead with China's Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points in the women's section at the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Reigning champion......