HC declines to stop K'taka caste survey, directs confidentiality

The Karnataka high court on Thursday declined to stop the state's socio-economic and educational survey, widely referred to as the caste survey, but directed the state government to maintain......

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam' saying he was a beneficial owner and not just a 'mediator' in the transactions as claimed by......

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to key office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the June 4 stampede outside......

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

Given the possibilities that next year's assembly elections could throw up, Stalin told the state assembly that an interim report had to be submitted by January 2026. The outcomes may well find its......

Govt to procure 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest

Barely days after imposing a 40 per cent export tax on onions to cool down soaring prices, which, in turn, triggered widespread protests across the main growing belts, the Centre on Tuesday sought......

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.' IMAGE: Mehul Choksi. Photograph: PTI Photo   Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi claims he had planned to leave the country......

Outdoor ads face blackout in Mumbai

It will be a cruel summer for the Rs 225-crore outdoor advertising industry in the country's commercial capital, with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission banning glow-sign hoardings,......

Realty brokers on slippery ground

Narayana Seena Shetty, 45, a real estate broker in Thane on the outskirts of Mumbai, operates from the balcony of a closed shop. After his landlord raised the rent of his shop from Rs 8,000 a month......

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema. On one hand......

Shilpa Shetty case: Will the govt step in?

Priyaranjan Dasmunshi, minister for information and broadcasting and minister for parliamentary affairs, told newsmen in New Delhi on Wednesday evening that he has written a letter to External......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

SPOTTED! Shraddha at her pal's engagement

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Shraddha Kapoor recently took some time to attend her pal Eshanka Wahi’s engagement ceremony in Mumbai. She shared a......

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Five tribal youngsters from Maharashtra's Dhule district will run the Singapore Marathon this Sunday.Harish Kotian finds out how they made it. IMAGE: Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, centre,......

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

IMAGE: India's Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Arnd Wegmann/Reuters India's badminton team has been forced to withdraw from the Malaysian Open due to a travel ban, potentially impacting the players'......

IPL spot-fixing probe panel to meet with BCCI officials on Saturday

BCCI official Ratnakar Shetty will discuss with the two judges appointed to inquire into the complaints against Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra -- the owners of CSK and Rajasthan Royals -- the......

Fine on Warne totally uncalled for: Modi

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday termed the Board of Control for Cricket in India "money minded" and said the board's decision to impose a fine of $50,000 on......

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Madras High Court has stayed the Central Information Commissioner's (CIC) proceedings on declaring the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a public authority under the RTI Act.The stay was......