Muslim law board to challenge Waqf 'black law' in court

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a major organisation representing Muslims in India, on Wednesday said it will challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in court and take the fight......

Raj Thackeray calls off agitation to enforce Marathi

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked his party workers to stop the agitation to enforce use of Marathi in banks and other establishments for the time being as 'we......

Owaisi, Congress MP move SC against Waqf Bill

Congress member of Parliament Mohammad Jawed and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday challenged the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the......

Explained: Waqf And The New Waqf Bill

Puzzled about the Waqf Bill? Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains how the amended Waqf law will plug loopholes in the existing legislation. IMAGE: Muslims protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill in......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

In an eventful week ahead, stock markets may face volatile trends before the RBI's interest rate decision and the US inflation data announcements, as investors continue to assess the broader......

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months – up around 13 per cent from the current levels – given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand,......

Govt headhunter fails to find right candidate for BPCL top job

After HPCL, the government headhunter struggled to find a suitable candidate for the top job at Bharat Petroleum, as most applicants were narrow specialists lacking multidisciplinary experience......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less'.''But we keep complicating things, and......

Shreyas reveals what went wrong in painful loss

After a flying start to their campaign with back-to-back wins, Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the season and skipper Shreyas Iyer, in fact, was glad the early reversal could work as a......

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Mumbai Indians' unheralded fast bowler Ashwani Kumar, who became the first Indian to take four wickets on IPL debut, is a "lot quicker than people recognise at first", says his teammate Ryan......

'We Win, You Lose': PCB Chief Taunts Critics

PCB chairman Naqvi hits back at social media trollers after stadium revamp IMAGE: Mohsin Naqvi took a dig at the social media trollers who claimed that PCB won't be able to complete the renovation......

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

IMAGE: LSG captain Rishabh Pant has managed only scores of 0 and 15 in the opening two matches of IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI New skipper Rishabh Pant will be eager to make his mark as Lucknow......

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will be looking for a good show from bowlers Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav against Sunrisers Hyderabad's formidable batting line-up in the IPL match in......