State bypolls: Cong wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC loses

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) on Thursday retained the Erode East bypoll segment in the western Tamil Nadu town with an emphatic win against the K......

Maha relaxes curbs in 25 districts; malls, gyms allowed

The Maharashtra government on Monday announced further relaxations of coronavirus curbs in 25 districts showing low positivity rate of the infection, extending the existing business timings of......

VVIP chopper scam: 2 associates of Christian Michel get bail

Two Indian associates of alleged middleman Christian Michel James were on Saturday granted bail by a special court in a money laundering case relating to the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.......

Decoding the Badals' business empire

There is more than what meets the eye to the wealth accumulated by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian. IMAGE: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh......

Air India sale: Govt signs share purchase agreement with Tata Sons

The government on Monday signed the share purchase agreement with Tata Sons for the sale of national carrier Air India for Rs 18,000 crore. Earlier this month, the government had accepted an offer......

Air India saga: Taxpayers won't have to pay Rs 20 cr/day

Two aborted missions, three different ministers, multiple rule changes and two decades later, Indian taxpayers will no longer have to pay Rs 20 crore per day to keep the loss-making Air India......

In its zeal to sell A-I, govt goes slow on others

The Centre’s push to sell Air India on priority has led to delays in other strategic divestment proposals, such as privatising United India Insurance, as well as ongoing transactions, such as......

RBI opens Rs 15,000 cr liquidity window for hotels, aviation, tourism

In a bid to support revival of sectors hit most by the Covid-19 pandemic, Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to open a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore for certain......

'I have not shown my tits or ass'

'...and still managed to grab the attention of audiences.''Your work speaks more than your body.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram Aahana Kumra, who played a spunky woman in......

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

The countdown to Justin Bieber's Mumbai concert has begun. The Canadian singer brings his Purpose World Tour to the city on May 10 at the D Y Patil Stadium. And the itinerary for his entire stay......

Rishi Kapoor: I don't like any of Ranbir's films

'When we saw Saawariya for the first time, I was aghast.''If only Bhansali had told me, I would have dissuaded him.'Rishi Kapoor gets candid in his memoir, Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored.......

F1: Verstappen takes eighth win in a row in Belgium

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix race at Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium, on Sunday. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters Formula One championship leader......

F1 Schedule for 2024 season: Record number of Grands Prix

IMAGE: The 2024 season will see China back on the roster after five years. Photograph: Darko Vojinovic/Reuters Formula One will have a record 24 Grands Prix in 2024 with China back on the calendar......

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, on Saturday. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters Charles......

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

IMAGES from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix held on Sunday IMAGE: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at......

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

IMAGE: George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas and will race for Mercedes next season. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas and race for......