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Blast outside Amritsar temple, ISI role suspected

A blast occurred outside a temple in Amritsar around midnight when an unidentified attacker who came on a motorcycle hurled an explosive device towards the building, damaging a portion of its wall......

'Pakistan Seen As A State Devoid Of Hope'

'No military offensive by Pakistan will end the insurgency in Balochistan without simultaneous, concerted efforts toward political dialogue to de-escalate tensions.' IMAGE: A bus with passengers......

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant......

Cash row: Probe in crucial second stage, findings to decide judge's fate

With Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna constituting a three-member panel to probe the discovery of "four to five semi-burnt sacks" of Indian currency notes after a fire incident at the residence......

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to march to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

Muted deposit and credit growth sends PSB stocks into a tailspin

Shares of state-owned bank stocks were under pressure on Monday due to muted deposit and credit growth numbers reported by these lenders in the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25).......

Budget 2025: What states want from Sitharaman

Finance ministers of states demanded an increase in allocation under 50-year interest-free loan scheme, while fiscally stressed states like Punjab and Kerala pitched for a special package and......

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......

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

At least 13 candidates are in the race for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB),......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

The Men We Loved In 2024

2024 in Hindi cinema wasn't as much about superstardom or showboating as actors shining in astutely written roles or rising from the sidelines to leave a lasting impact. Good, bad, evil, we saw a......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack.It has some risqué bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room,......

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......

Zaheer fumes: Looked like Punjab curator prepared pitch

'But the way the home team should get support, everyone needs to know this is our home team that is playing in Lucknow and what can we do to help them win? 'Everyone's contribution is important. We......

Arshdeep opens up on his rise as match-winner

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, who has evolved into a death-overs specialist since bursting on to the scene, has attributed his success to constructive self-criticism and steadily improving by......

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

RCB will have to play five games inside 13 days against MI (away), Delhi Capitals (home), Rajasthan Royals (away) and Punjab Kings (home). IMAGE: RCB Coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat......

'This is obviously why the Impact Player rule is there'

IMAGE: Ashutosh Sharma displayed brilliant hitting ability and extreme calm to take Delhi Capitals to an unlikely win over Punjab Kings in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Following the......

Stoinis inspired by Dhoni's longevity

IMAGE: Marcus Stoinis with his Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer during a practice session. Photograph: Punjab Kings/X A one-format player now, 35-year-old Australia and Punjab Kings all-rounder......

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