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India calls B'desh envoy, seeks thorough probe into Hadi's murder

India on Tuesday called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and sought a thorough probe into killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi amid sharp downturn in ties between the two......

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

US Vice President J D Vance has lashed out at commentators for remarks against his Indian-origin wife Second Lady Usha Vance. IMAGE: US Vice President J D Vance, second lady Usha Vance arrive at......

BJP dominates Maha municipal polls, tops five of six divisions

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the most dominant force in the recently-held municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra, securing the highest number of seats in......

Can MVA, Ajit Pawar's NCP strike a seat deal for Pune polls?

Shortly after Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress party factions decided to unite for contesting the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation polls on Tuesday, NCP-SCP leader Ankush......

Goa nightclub fire: Court grants bail to two managers

A Goa court on Tuesday granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub who were arrested in connection with the fire that killed 25 people at the entertainment hotspot earlier......

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication......

Leasing of retail spaces in malls, high streets up 15% this year

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and high streets across India's top eight cities is estimated to rise 15 per cent to nearly 9 million sq ft this year on increased supply amid high demand......

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of......

Sensex slips 43 pts; IT shares fall on profit-taking

Benchmark stock index BSE Sensex slipped by 43 points in a volatile trade on Tuesday following profit-taking in IT and pharma shares and mixed global cues. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters Snapping......

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov

Overall economic activity continued to hold up in November with demand conditions remaining robust, thanks to strengthening urban demand, but manufacturing and rural demand showed some signs of......

'You Were Always A Star'

'I've seen the world stop and stare at you before it knew why. Before it met its saiyaara on a movie screen.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aneet Padda/Instagram Ahaan Panday turns 28 today. His......

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

All Photographs: ANI Photo Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers of the Arun Khetarpal biopic Ikkis held a special screening for the cast and their family members in Mumbai. Visuals from the......

Kareena, Soha, Saif Get Ready For Xmas

Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan along with their children Taimur, Jeh and Innaya decorate the Christmas tree. Sharing the pictures,......

'Ikkis Encouraged Me To Be Braver'

'The army and all the people we did spend time with, they emphasised the kind of impact Arun Khetarpal has had on one, the Indian Army and two, just the country as a whole.' IMAGE: Agastya Nanda......

2025's Top 10 Female Performances

In 2025, the top actresses remained absent, the ones who could have commanded strong roles. In any case, great roles for women are not even written in mainstream cinema, but when they get a role......

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

IMAGE: Despite his immense success as a Test skipper, Virat Kohli-led India failed to win a major title in white-ball cricket. Photograph: ANI Photo Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India......

I started improving when I accepted my mistakes: Shafali

'Cricket always teaches you things, it's important to accept weaknesses.' IMAGE: Shafali Verma bats during the second T20I against Sri Lanka. Photograph: BCCI Accepting the flaws in her game was......

Shafali blasts 34-ball 69 as India rout Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I

IMAGE: Shafali Verma celebrates her half-century during the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI......

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

IMAGE: Veteran batter Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league. Photograph: ANI Photo Left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first......

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

IMAGE: Alpine SG Pipers' players celebrate winning the third edition of the Global Chess League. Photograph: Global Chess League Alpine SG Pipers stunned two-time defending champions Triveni......