Beed sarpanch murder: Maha govt forms 10-member SIT

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday formed a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, officials said. IMAGE: Walmik Karad, a close......

India, Pakistan exchange nuclear installations list

India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits the two sides from attacking each other's atomic facilities, in continuing an......

Do you support BJP's 'wrongdoings'?: Kejriwal writes to RSS chief

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, alleging distribution of money and deletion of names of Purvanchali and Dalit voters......

2024 warmest year in India since 1901: IMD

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average, the IMD said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Markets rebound on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty started the New Year on a high note with the key indices closing higher in a see-saw trade on Wednesday on buying in blue-chip stocks. Photograph: Shailesh......

GST kitty up 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in Dec

The gross GST collection rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December despite significant increase in both domestic and export refunds. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Air India will increase its global coverage: CEO Wilson

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. Photograph: Toby......

Despite CRR cut, liquidity deficit in banking system crosses Rs 2 trillion

The liquidity deficit in the banking system crossed Rs 2 trillion again on Monday, despite the second instalment of cash reserve ratio (CRR) reduction coming into effect from December 28.......

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Just a handful of movies became successes in 2024. But 2025 brings us hope for many more. In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.   FatehRelease......

'Love Going Into 2025 Recharged'

Bollywood welcomes 2025. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram 'WHAT A YEAR' says Ananya Panday, 'couldn't possibly be more grateful for all the opportunities and the people and the......

Gaman Turns 47

Subhash K Jha's nuggets about Muzaffar Ali's memorable film about Mumbai and...

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

IMAGE: Rain is set to disrupt three days of the fifth and final Test match in Sydney, starting on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X The fifth and final Test between Australia and India at the Sydney......

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

'We could pass a law here that says he has to bowl left-handed or off one step.' IMAGE: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Indian team in Sydney on Wednesday. Photograph: Anthony......

Chess rankings: Gukesh retains fifth spot; Humpy sixth

IMAGE: 18-year-old D Gukesh became the youngest chess World champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China last month. Photograph: FIDE/Eng Chin An Grandmasters Arjun Erigiasi and......

'Rohit has earned right to walk away on his own terms'

'I think Rohit has earned the right and he's captain. When you are captain you get a little more leeway as well.' IMAGE: With only 31 runs in five innings, Rohit's position in the playing XI for......

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'There will be a few of other second-innings dismissals that will be scrutinised in India as well, involving two senior players and a youngster. Three very loose shots.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's......