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MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday allocated Rs 255233.53 crore to the ministry of home affairs, with the majority of the funds -- Rs 173802.53 crore -- being given to Central police forces like...

Urgent need to protect people of Northeast: Rijiju on Chakma murder

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday stressed the urgent need to ensure the safety and protection of people from India's Northeast region following the death of Angel Chakma, a student from...

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

'The worst part is that after the attack on December 9, the Dehradun police refused to register an FIR for the murder.' IMAGE: Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was murdered by goons in...

SC wants to examine 4 questions on new UGC regulations

The Supreme Court on Thursday said petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, raise substantial questions of...

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day Maharashtra visit beginning Wednesday....

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

India has been on an FTA-signing spree of late. Since 2021, it has signed eight trade agreements, three of which -- with the UK, Oman and New Zealand -- were finalised in 2025 alone. IMAGE: Prime...

Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA

The Adani group, which operates across multiple infrastructure sectors, with 12 listed entities in India and a combined market capitalisation of about $200 billion, remains “anchored by strong...

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been...

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship. India and Russia are in...

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Photograph: Hemanshi...

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners. KPop Demon HuntersGolden Globe: Best Animated Motion...

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya...

PIX: Mithali, Kareena lead 'Trophy Walkout' at WC semi-final

IMAGE: Former India captain Mithali Raj and Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan walk out with the trophy ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph:...

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Vivianne Miedema scores her 100th international goal as the Netherlands rout Wales. IMAGE: Marie-Antoinette Katoto sends the ball past England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton to put France ahead in the...

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