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Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid, Patel said no: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the "Babri masjid" using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn't allow......

Zubeen's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM in assembly

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the assembly on Tuesday that singer Zubeen Garg's death while swimming in the sea in Singapore is a case of "plain and simple murder". IMAGE: An......

Tharoor's remarks on Advani draw rebuke from Congress

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said reducing veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani's long years of service to one episode, however significant, is unfair, remarks his party......

'Jungle Raj', Chhath puja: How Modi delivered big in Bihar

A recurring theme of the prime minister's election rallies was the reminder of the 'jungle raj' during the RJD rule under chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, and there were special efforts......

Shah announces R-Day style parade in Guj on Oct 31. Here's why

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) will be celebrated every year on October 31 with a grand parade at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, the......

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

'Tax cannot be emotional.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a Next-Gen GST Reforms session in Kolkata, September 18, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Days after the big-bang goods......

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.' IMAGE: Satish Shah. Photograph: Kind courtesy Satish Shah/X Rajesh Kumar is absolutely devastated by Satish......

Must See Pictures From The Prithvi Party

It was a merry evening at Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre, which is celebrating its 47th year with a 17-day theatre festival. Theatre enthusiasts got together to make even more memories,......

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane......

Single Salma Review: Huma Fits The Bill

It's good to see Huma Qureshi help create a film which is as charming as it is empowering, without taking on the stridency that so many women-oriented films invariably adopt, notes Deepa Gahlot.......

'Satish Shah Was My Pillar Of Strength'

'He runs in my blood like my father who was always thoughtful, caring, happy with my success, sad when I was down.' IMAGE: Rajesh Kumar, Rupali Ganguly with Madhu Shah and Satish Shah. Photograph:......

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

'If the country's biggest sports award is named after him, the National Stadium is named after him, then why not he is given a Bharat Ratna.' IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays......

Neeraj Chopra is now Lt. Colonel in Indian Army

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra’s pipping ceremony was attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Army Chief (CoAS) General Upendra Dwivedi. Photograph: ANI/X The pipping ceremony of......

'This spit in face of BCCI...'

IMAGE: Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his half-century against India during the Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: ANI The high-voltage India vs Pakistan Super Fours clash in......

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

IMAGE: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Photographs: SAI Media Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya......

When Bharat Ratna Met Rashtrapati...

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar entertained the Rashtrapati Bhavan audience with anecdotes from his playing days. All Photographs: Rashtrapati Bhavan Sachin Tendulkar, Bharat Ratna, met President......