Centre alerts states, UTs as country sees surge in Covid cases

The Centre on Monday asked states and Union Territories to maintain constant vigil amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant in the country.......

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the cyber security policy aimed at curbing cyber crimes in the state and promoting data privacy. IMAGE: Karnataka law and parliamentary affairs minister......

Maha Cong crisis: Won't accept Thorat's resignation, says HK Patil

The Congress' Maharashtra in charge HK Patil on Sunday said there was no question of accepting the resignation of Balasaheb Thorat as legislature party leader and asserted all misunderstandings......

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra: Cong to 'wait and watch'

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Tuesday didn't discuss the issue of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly and has decided to take a 'wait and watch' approach amid......

Rs 253-cr assets of Nirav Modi group in HK attached

The Enforcement Directorate Friday said it has attached gems, jewellery and bank deposits worth Rs 253.62 crore of some Hong Kong-based companies of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi as part of......

Guess who's benefited from India-China conflict? Hong Kong

In the last five years, imports from HK have more than tripled -- from $5.6 billion in FY15 to $17.1 billion in FY20. In the same period, exports declined by 20 per cent ­-- from $13.6 billion......

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.  IMAGE: Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi.......

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Uttam Prakash Agarwal alleged that both Citax and Braich offers were incomplete and did not include firm commitment as to the price, size, timings, confirmation from the banks about availability of......

'There's a superhero within all of us'

'If you can live your life with honesty and bravery, then that makes you a superhero.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Kapoor as Bhavesh Joshi. Harshvardhan Kapoor is settled in a cabin at his director......

Arjun Kapoor's contest with Neha Sharma

Arjun-Neha's contest. Isha Kapoor's holiday. Shah Rukh's new film poster. Top social media posts from your favourite celebrities. Neha Sharma, who is shooting for Mubaraka posted a picture with......

Madame Tussauds, now in India!

Yes, it's all happening right here! Now, you can view the waxworks of London's famed Madame Tussauds in India! Madame Tussauds will pay homage to A-List celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood at......

Messi mess: Another Argentina friendly cancelled

IMAGE: The backlash against Lionel Messi continued as another Argentina friendly was cancelled. Photograph: Naoki Nishimura-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Argentina's friendly against Ivory Coast,......

After Hong Kong no-show, Messi plays in Tokyo

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action with Vissel Kobe's Yosuke Ideguchi and Ryuho Kikuchi. Photographs: Issei Kato/Reuters After leaving fans guessing about whether or not he would take to......

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and teammates sit on the substitute bench. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly......

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

Some mainland fans travelled 12 hours from Xinjiang to Hong Kong to see Messi, the Global Times wrote, with the disappointment of the government and fans "entirely understandable. The impact of......

Dodging air raids, Ukraine team plays on 'to show we're still alive'

IMAGE: War ravaged Ukraine’s Ice Hockey team players have been training under tough conditions. Photograph: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters Ukraine's national ice hockey players have been forced to......