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SC grants custody of man with cerebral palsy to US mother

The Supreme Court on Monday granted custody of a man suffering from mental illness to his mother, a US national, observing it was in his interest as he was incapable of making independent......

SC slams NGO for opposing Jayakwadi Dam solar project

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up an NGO for opposing a renewable energy project at the Jayakwadi Dam in Maharashtra, which is declared a bird sanctuary and an eco-sensitive zone, asking how......

OCI cardholder's rights cannot be curtailed arbitrarily: HC

Rights of an overseas citizen of India holding a valid OCI card cannot be curtailed arbitrarily, the Delhi high court has said while ruling that the deportation and blacklisting of an OCI card......

US tariffs: India not in a hurry, to follow wait and watch approach

India will wait and watch the situation emanating from the imposition of additional import duties by the US on the global trade and not take any action in a hurry as America may itself face......

SC says Bihar babus suspended for bridge collapse brought back

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Bihar government observing its officials were suspended after incidents of bridge collapse but brought back after the furore died down. IMAGE: People......

Indian Pharma Gets Relief from Trump's Tariffs

Indian drugmakers supply 47 per cent of the generic medicine requirements in the US, and tariffs would have increased prices in the US domestic market for patients, who are already dealing with......

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Latest trend in India's key realty markets

Capital value appreciation outpaced rental value growth in several key micro-markets between 2021 and 2024, with Noida Sector 150 in the National Capital Region (NCR) leading the pack with a 128......

Banks to be on 2-day strike in March

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Thursday said its two-day nationwide strike on March 24 and 25 will be observed as scheduled since discussions with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA)......

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing, observes Sukanya Verma. The Diplomat begins......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, observes Prasanna D Zore. This is the......

Thandel Review: Patriotic Love Story

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's competent performances barely elevate this romantic drama, which prefers patriotic thrills, observes Arjun Menon. Thandel, the latest from commercial genre......

BFI postpones elections citing cramped timeline

  IMAGE: The Boxing Federation of India said it would be practically impossible to complete the election process on March 28. Photograph: ANI Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday......

Will LSG's Middle Order Rule IPL 2025?

IMAGE: New Team. New Chapter. Same Rishabh Pant! Photograph: LSG/X   A new era dawns in Lucknow. K L Rahul is out, and Rishabh Pant is in -- with a record-breaking price tag of Rs 27 crore......

Gambhir's Big Plans For England Tour

IMAGE: This would mark the first time an Indian head coach travels with the 'A' team on a tour. Photograph: BCCI   Head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to accompany the India 'A' team on their......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

BFI to take IOA to court over 'illegal' ad hoc panel

'The IOA has no jurisdiction over the conduct of elections for NSFs, yet this order has been issued in a manner that clearly questions its intent.'   IMAGE: The ad hoc committee, consituted by......

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