SC notice to Centre, governors on pleas by Kerala, Bengal

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider the separate pleas of opposition-ruled Kerala and West Bengal, alleging the denial of assent to bills passed by the......

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in......

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event,......

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally......

Higher discretionary sales, store growth key for gains in Avenue Supermarts

Shares of Avenue Supermarts (DMart) have gained about 5 per cent over the past week on better than expected June quarter (Q1FY25) performance, hopes of a recovery in discretionary demand, and......

Markets fall on selling in banking shares, STT hike

Benchmark BSE Sensex declined for the fourth day in a row on Wednesday due to selling in financial and banking shares and the government's move to hike securities transaction tax and short term......

Budget 2024: Gold prices crash by Rs 3,350

Gold prices tumbled by Rs 3,350 to Rs 72,300 per 10 grams in the local market in New Delhi on Tuesday amid subdued demand by jewellers after the government announced the customs duty cut on the......

India in early stages of equity cult; budget eyed for populism: Chris Wood

Despite the rally in equities over the last few years, India, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, is still in early stages of an equity cult. Illustration:......

Exciting OTT Menu This Week

Cricket, time travel, artificial intelligence, haunted homes, World War II -- it’s all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.   Mr & Mrs......

'Shivani Is Thali Ka Baigan'

'This show is more suitable for people like Armaan Malik, who backbite and indulge in unnecessary arguments.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Adnaan Shaikh/Instagram Adnaan Shaikh, a name that resonates......

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Drop whatever you are doing to play a fun filled round of weekly filmi quiz. You know the drill: Identify the movie......

The Ishq Obsession

From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lamenting Ishq Bina Kya Marna Yaara in Taal to Alia Bhatt embracing Ishq Wala Love in Student of the Year, generations full of Bollywood romance are coloured in all......

14 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 of Paris Games

IMAGE: Australia's Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus will be looking to retain her 400 metres freestyle title against American Katie Ledecky, the 2016 Rio Games champion. Photograph: Issei......

Olympic champ Biles's superhero moment in Paris

Biles stands up for German gymnasts on Paris bus IMAGE: Simone Biles with her USA gymnastics teammates at the Paris Olympics Games Village. Photograph: USA Gymnastics/X Simone Biles is known for......

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Then 18, Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. The International Olympics Committee......

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

IMAGE: General view as Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo gets up after swimming in the river Seine.Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters The Seine was suitable for swimming six days out of seven between July......

I have always enjoyed being a leader: Suryakumar

IMAGE: Suryakumar has captained Mumbai in domestic cricket, while he has led India in seven T20Is against Australia and South Africa last year.. Photographs: BCCI Newly-appointed India T20 captain......