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Enhance civil defence measures: MHA to states, UTs amid Pak attacks

In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the ministry of home affairs has urged all states and Union Territories to augment civil defence measures under the......

14 killed in Gujarat as thunderstorms batter state

At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, many states have announced the closure of schools, blackouts in border districts, and cancellation of leave of police personnel and......

Guv's report on Bengal riots hints at Art 356; says militancy grips state

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the recent riots in Murshidabad district to the Union ministry of home affairs, mentioning that the "twin spectre of radicalisation and......

If India attacks Pak, B'desh should occupy NE states: Yunus' aide

A former Bangladesh army officer and close aide of chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has suggested that Dhaka should collaborate with China to occupy India's northeastern states if it attacks Pakistan......

IT stocks, weak global trends drag Sensex down 271 points

Benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by......

Why Are All Eyes on Nifty Bank?

India's banking sector is making headlines - and for good reason. As the heartbeat of the nation's economy, the Nifty Bank index has surged ahead, drawing attention from traders, analysts, and......

Exports up 9% to $38.49 bn in Apr; trade deficit widens to 5-month high of $26.42 bn

India's exports rose 9.03 per cent to $38.49 billion in April, the highest in six months, driven by healthy growth in sectors such as electronics and engineering goods, while the trade deficit......

Markets end lower on profit taking in IT shares

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday due to profit-taking in IT shares and Bharti Airtel after a sharp rally in the previous session. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters The......

PV dispatches rise 4%; two-wheelers dip 17%

Passenger vehicles dispatches from factories to company dealerships in the country increased 4 per cent year-on-year to 3,48,847 units in April, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Photograph:......

Why Does Vivek Agnihotri Have A Problem With Ranbir?

IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. The Kashmir Files Director Vivek Agnihotri has criticised Bollywood filmmakers, stating they do not have the courage to openly criticise a......

What Did Shami Discuss With Yogi?

Photographs: Kind courtesy Mohammed Shami/Instagram India fast bowler Mohammed Shami met chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath at his residence in Lucknow on Monday as they discussed the......

'Messi's Argentina will visit in Kerala in October-November'

IMAGE: The Argentina football team are expected to play a match in Kerala in October or November this year, said the state's sports minister V Abdurahiman. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters......

Bhambri-Galloway in semi-finals of Bordeaux Challenger

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri has teamed up with Robert Galloway of the United States at the Bordeaux Challenger. Photograph: Yuki Bhambri/Instagram India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert......

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

IMAGE: England's senior data and white-ball analysts Freddie Wilde (in pic) and Nathan Leamon are winding down their involvement with the national team. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The England......

Real Madrid sign Europe's most sought-after youngster

IMAGE: Bournemouth said Real Madrid activated a 50 million pounds ($66.36 million) release clause to sign the 20-year-old defender on a five-year deal. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters......