MoD Spends Rs 2.09 Trillion On Arms Deals!

The value of contracts awarded by the MoD in 2024-2025 is the highest ever and double the previous record set in 2023-2024. IMAGE: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Prachand Light Combat Helicopter.......

Govt approves Rs 62,700-cr deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand

The defence ministry on Friday firmed up procurement of 156 light combat helicopter 'Prachand' from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd at a cost of Rs 62,700 crore, shortly after the Cabinet Committee on......

MNS to oppose release of Pak actor Fawad Khan's film

Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday said it will oppose the release of Abir Gulaal film featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. IMAGE: A poster of film Abir Gulaal.......

Contentious Waqf bill tabled in LS amid noisy protest

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage.......

Starlink deal: What it actually means for Airtel, RIL

India’s biggest telecom players, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms, will soon bring billionaire Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starlink satellite services to India.......

Haldiram inks pact with Temasek as strategic investment partner

Haldiram has entered into an agreement with Temasek as part of which the Singapore-headquartered global investment firm will "acquire an equity stake from the existing shareholders" of India's......

India gets ready to face possible fallout of US tariffs

The commerce ministry is working on different scenarios to assess the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the US administration on April 2 on its key trading partners including......

VC, PE funds bet big on traditional sectors

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds had, in 2024, taken bets on traditional businesses rather than tech-first domains like consumer tech, software as a service (SaaS) and software.......

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment.''A legend who was in total control.''But when I finally met her, I saw a frail,......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years. I felt the industry was based on who you knew.''I didn't belong to a network.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram Nearly 25 years ago,......

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

RCB will have to play five games inside 13 days against MI (away), Delhi Capitals (home), Rajasthan Royals (away) and Punjab Kings (home).   IMAGE: RCB Coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat......

'I don't want to be just an all-rounder'

I want to improve my strike rate in T20s, bowl consistently at 140kmph: Azmatullah Omarzai Afghanistan and Punjab Kings all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai wants to replicate his remarkable ODI success......

PIX: Prasidh Bouncer Floors SKY!

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav is struck on the helmet by the bounceR from Prasidh Krishna during the IPL 2025 match in Ahmedabad on Saturday. All Photographs: BCCI   Prasidh Krishna proved too hot......

LSG Vs SRH: Run Out Or Catch? Vote!

Sunrisers Hyderabad Opener Travis Head had luck on his side, surviving two chances in the same over during SRH's game against Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium in......

'He is a 27 crore burden'

Rishabh Pant has come under fire. IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's plays his trademark cheeky shot against SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI The IPL 2025 season is less than a week old and......