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Punjab police bust Babbar Khalsa-ISI-backed terror module, 5 held

The Punjab police on Sunday claimed to have busted a module backed by banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International and Pakistan's ISI, responsible for the recent grenade attacks on some police......

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

'The house where young Manmohan lived is now...'

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shared a special bond with the holy city of Amritsar, where he spent his growing up years. IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh. Photograph: R Raveendran/ANI Photo......

'No-detention policy' for classes 5, 8 scrapped in central schools

The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Image......

No PM in past uttered such hateful...: When Manmohan Singh slammed Modi

His flailing and delicate health notwithstanding, the politician in former prime minister Manmohan Singh came out sharply during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when he accused his successor Narendra......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

PSBs clocked 11% growth in H1FY25

The Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday said that aggregate business of public sector banks (PSBs) has shown strong growth of 11 per cent in the first half of the financial year 2024-25 (H1FY25) to......

Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

In response to the Supreme Court’s (SC’s) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules......

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 29.75 crore of fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi under the anti-money laundering law. Illustration: Dominic......

Vedanta demerger gets nod from majority of creditors, including SBI: Official

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Limited has received approvals from the majority of its creditors for a proposed demerger of businesses, marking an important step in the company's plan to split into......

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours.Dinesh Raheja salutes the......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

IMAGE: Utkarsh Singh's 120-ball 102 came in a winning cause as Jhrakhand beat Goa by 31 runs. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Utkarsh Singh/Instagram Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh impressed with a century......

RCB should focus on strengthening bowling department: De Villiers

IMAGE: RCB have rookie pacer Yash Dayal in their side with Mohammed Siraj being the only main frontline pacer. Photograph: BCCI Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers said that his former......

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

'It was a tough to take this decision, especially when you have played 15-16 years for the country.' IMAGE: Rani Rampal signs off as one of India's most decorated hockey players after leading the......

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Ankit Kalsi hit his maiden double ton for Himachal Pradesh against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Dharamsala......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

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