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Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

As the race for Maharashtra chief minister enters the last lap, Hemant Waje looks at several scenarios which can play out. IMAGE: Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies......

Construction of 2 nuke submarines okayed: Navy chief

The government has approved the construction of two indigenously designed nuclear attack submarines and is expected to ink contracts next month to procure 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three......

Spotted! Biden & Hunter Before The Pardon

A couple of days before outgoing United States President Joe Biden issued 'a full and unconditional pardon' to Hunter Biden, POTUS and son were spotted in Nantucket for his final Thanksgiving......

'Atal ji picked my call but Sonia kept me waiting'

After being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1999, Najma Heptulla rang up the then Congress chief Sonia Gandhi from Berlin to convey the news but had to hold the phone......

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated close confidante Kash Patel for the powerful position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him the highest ranking Indian......

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

The Cyberster is currently sold in the UK for about Rs 63 lakh and is expected to be priced between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 70 lakhs. IMAGE: Cyberster. All photographs: Kind courtesy MGMotor JSW MG......

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Coming out in public for the first time after recent allegations and his indictment in the US, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said his conglomerate was committed to compliances and......

When Will Air India Be Profitable?

'We don't give any guidance about profitability. We have internal targets but we don't discuss them publicly.' IMAGE: Air India aircraft at the Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai.......

Shashi Ruia, co-founder of Essar group, passes away

Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80. IMAGE: Shashi Ruia (left) and Ravi Ruia. Photograph: PTI Photo/Rediff Archives Ruia, who co-founded......

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law. IMAGEL Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...' IMAGE: Arif Zakaria plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Chirag Vora who plays Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Photograph: Kind......

'I'm The Surprise Package Of Housefull 5'

'The Zomato delivery guy wants to click a picture with you.''My car has gone for servicing so I ended up going in rickshaws and they recognise me from ads.''When I'm walking my dog, people stop by......

'Pushpa Is Home'

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.' Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com "I remember the first scene we shot in Pushpa. It was the Srivalli......

'It's Going To Be A Lavish Wedding!'

'We first interacted during an event hosted by the OTT platform.' IMAGE: Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram Amidst the hectic planning of......

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.''I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.' IMAGE: Shubha Khote. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

'He didn't tell me 'well played' ever' IMAGE: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and MNS chief Raj Thackeray unveil a memorial in honour of Coach Ramakant Acharekar at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on......

World C'ship: Stalemate continues as Gukesh-Liren play another draw

Gukesh squanders advantage to settle for draw in Game 7. IMAGE: India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren played out a draw after 72 moves. Photograph: Eng Chin An/FIDE/X The youngest-ever......

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

IMAGE: England's Brydon Carse celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Nathan Smith during the opening Test on Sunday, December 1. Photograph: England Cricket/X England and New Zealand were fined......

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

'I was surprised that India have gone there and hammered Australia in what normally is a very hard place to go and play cricket, Perth.' IMAGE: Former England captain Alastair Cook praised India......

Squash legend Raj Manchanda passes into the ages

IMAGE: Raj Manchanda was the undisputed national champion from 1977 to 1982 and won an unprecedented 11 titles for the Services. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ashish Manchanda/Instagram Legendary......

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