How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take......

Simultaneous polls can promote consistency in governance: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday advocated for the "One Nation One Election" initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine "good governance" in the country by promoting consistency in......

Oppn walks out of LS during Nirmala's budget speech

Opposition MPs on Saturday staged a brief walkout from the Lok Sabha during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech, demanding a statement from the government on the Kumbh stampede.......

Indian gets 8 yrs jail for bid to attack White House

An Indian national, Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, on Thursday was sentenced to eight years for an attempted attack on the White House with a rented truck on May 22, 2023. Photograph: White House on......

Budget plans to complete 1 lakh homes in stalled projects

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a fresh Rs 15,000 crore 'SWAMIH Fund' for completion of 1 lakh units in stalled housing projects across various cities, a move aimed......

New Sebi chief will get Rs 5.6 lakh salary per month

The government on Monday invited applications for the post of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The current SEBI chairperson......

'If There Is No Money In The Hands Of People...'

'...how do they consume and contribute to GDP?' IMAGE: People walk through a crowded market in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters It is the time of the year when major discussions are......

Housing demand in 2024 at 12-year high, sales up 7%

Housing sales rose 7 per cent annually in 2024 across eight major cities to reach 12-year high at 3,50,613 units on better demand for premium homes amid stable mortgage rates and strong economic......

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Photograph: ANI Photo Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra early Thursday in a shocking attack that......

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Most of his over 10 million followers across social media platforms also wondering, "just how did he do it?" IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra shared photos from the intimate ceremony that featured only the......