Failing to ensure BJP clean sweep, Rajasthan minister quits

Kirodi Lal Meena has resigned as a minister in the Rajasthan government following the Bharatiya Janata Party's underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls in the state. IMAGE: BJP leader......

'Teesri baar toh haare hain par mausi ji...': Modi invokes Sholay to mock Cong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invoked an iconic scene from Hindi movie Sholay to mock the Congress, saying that despite losing the Lok Sabha polls for a third time, the grand old party's......

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Following a disastrous performance at the debate stage in Atlanta, there is a growing clamour within the ruling Democratic party and the mainstream American media for President Joe Biden to step......

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Alleging that civic amenities almost everywhere in West Bengal have gone for a toss, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats whether they expect her......

What's behind the record rise of ICICI Bank stock?

ICICI Bank share price hits record high, ICICI Bank m-cap tops $100 billion: Shares of ICICI Bank have been on a steady uptrend, rising 30 per cent over the past one year; not far behind Axis Bank......

Listed private life insurers' FY24 margins fell on rise in Ulip share

All the four listed private life insurance companies recorded a drop in value of new business (VNB) margin in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) as compared to FY23. Illustration: Uttam......

After encouraging Q4, outlook positive for LIC

India’s largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported encouraging performance in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24. Total annual premium equivalent (APE) was......

BSE Sensex: 10 biggest single-day falls

Indian stock indices witnessed a bloodbath on the day the Lok Sabha results are being announced, where incumbent BJP performed below par and seems it may fall short of exit poll predictions and the......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

'We All Grow Up, Become Wiser'

'Since we are in the same party now, there has to be political camaraderie if nothing more.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has given a new lease of career......

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

IMAGE: An Olympic bronze and Asian Games gold already in his kitty, Lalit Upadhyay is now focussed on changing the colour of the medal at the Paris Olympic Games, starting July 26. Photographs:......

Chess: Gukesh shines at Superunited Rapid and Blitz

IMAGE: Gukesh's performance was particularly strong in the Rapid section, where he managed 9 points. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gukesh D / X Indian youngster D Gukesh emerged as the top......

Zimbabwe captain on what helped India ease to big win

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill put on an unbeaten opening stand of 156 to canter to victory in the 4th T20I on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was not......

PIX: India make short work of Zim, lead series 3-1

IMAGES from the 4th T20I played between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, on Saturday. Scorecard IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on an unbeaten opening stand of 156 to take India to......

Euro 2024: Who will prevail in the semis?

The four remaining teams at the European Championship will take centre stage in the semi-finals to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is a quick guide to the fixtures (times in IST). SPAIN v......