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Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won 71 seats and secured a 'super majority' in parliamentary elections, preliminary results suggested on Monday, a victory seen as a strong endorsement of......

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

A Mumbai crime branch team on Monday launched a search in the Tapi river in Gujarat's Surat city to recover the pistol used by two men for allegedly firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's......

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.' IMAGE: Rajesh Ranjan 'Pappu' Yadav meets the family of Rahul Kumar who was killed by criminals in Patna. All photographs: ANI Photo Rajesh Ranjan......

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

Facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh -- a Rajput-dominated seat -- is hoping......

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful.Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The Thrissur......

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Direct tax collection, net of refunds, moderately exceeded the revised estimates (RE) for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on the back of personal income tax revenues, but corporation tax receipts......

In FY25, NHAI to monetise 2,741 km roads

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is looking to monetise 33 stretches of national highways during the current financial year (FY25) through its toll operate transfer (TOT) and......

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable location for its foray in India, Rajasthan has joined the fray with a host of offers to woo the Elon Musk-led company. Other......

Officials Prepare For Modi 3.0

Government departments have been tasked with identifying major goals, which will include annual targets from the financial year 2024-2025 to 2028-2029. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

Fall in other goods freight may put Railways' 2030 target off track

Experts say the ministry should target unconventional sectors more aggressively. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Indian Railways has managed to improve its freight volumes each year since the......

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title. It's easy to see why. Be it to embody a chronological accuracy, catchphrase or......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyamani If there was a pan-India list of Southern actors who have successfully crossed over to......

Kangana Steps On The Political Road

Days after announcing her joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kangana Ranaut is taking her political stint seriously. The actor is set to mark her electoral debut from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok......

F1: Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Triple World champion......

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

IMAGE: The last time Mumbai Indians played Rajasthan Royals, Trent Boult dismissed three of their top-order batters -- Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir and Dewald Brevis -- for naught. The veteran New......

PIX: Arsenal go top of Premier League with win over Wolves

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal in the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux......

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

IMAGE: Louise Butcher in Braunton, North Devon, Britain. Photograph: Reuters Louise Butcher hopes that when she becomes the first woman to run the London Marathon topless on Sunday, having......

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier Photograph: Kind Courtesy Vinesh Phogat/Instagram Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat will have access to her......

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