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Water crisis splits couple in MP village; more break-ups feared

A village in eastern Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district is hoping for an end to its water woes, courtesy of a woman who refused to put up with the water scarcity and left her husband in protest.......

Can't exercise pocket veto: SC sets timeline for governors' on bills

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that governors cannot sit over bills passed by the state legislature and fixed a timeline of one to three months for their actions under the......

Guv ceases to be Chancellor of state varsities: DMK leader

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has ceased to be the chancellor of state-run universities, Dravida Munneta Kazhagam leader P Wilson said on Tuesday, shortly after the Supreme Court ruling on......

TriServices need own space warfare schools, says CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday said humanity is on the "cusp of an era" where space is emerging as a new domain of warfare. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

In a move that has left many on edge, United States President Donald Trump's highly anticipated tariffs are set to take effect sooner than some had expected -- as in immediately, the White House......

'RBI will provide liquidity for monetary policy transmission'

'We never waste a crisis. There will be learning and the supervisory tools will get better with each episode.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, third from left makes a......

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%; home, auto loans to get cheaper

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and signalled more easing to come as it sought to bolster the economy in face of further pressure from......

US slams India's telecom, electronics testing norms, standards

The US wants India to recognise internationally accredited labs, harmonise labelling requirements and the validity period of test reports and certification with global practices, and eliminate......

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of......

Terrorism Premiums To Drop 15% From April 1

'India has not faced a major terrorism loss since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008.' IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers take position during a gun battle at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai in this......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

Loot Kaand Review: Bland

Loot Kaand tries to concoct a crime drama that arouses some curiosity but is instantly forgettable, observes Deepa Gahlot. In 1995, the arms drop in Purulia had caused quite a sensation. The man,......

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Review: Entertaining Crime Saga

An upright police officer fighting wrongdoing is something we have seen umpteen times before, but Khakee: The Bengal Chapter holds our interest, thanks to a layered and complex story with a dozen......

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the much-anticipated sequel to 2018's Lucifer, has been......

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ayesha Jhulka/Instagram Aamir Khan's 60th birthday had us flashbacking to many......

IPL 2025: New date fixed for KKR Vs LSG tie in Kolkata

IMAGE: The match between KKR and LSG will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata itself and not in Guwahati, as speculated earlier. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India......

IPL 2025: KKR-LSG match set to be shifted to Guwahati

IMAGE: CAB chief Snehasish Ganguly said the police have refused to give clearance to the fixture in view of security concerns on Ram Navami. Photograph: BCCI Defending champions Kolkata Knight......

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

IMAGE: The England and Wales Cricket Board is keen to protect its own 100-ball format league, The Hundred, having raised $1.27 billion last month after selling franchise stakes to private......

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

IMAGE: In August last year, during the Paris Olympics, Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by Bach in recognition of his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic......

How Abhishek subdued lethal England attack

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma celebrates on completing his half-century. Photograph: BCCI Being ready to counter the pace of tearaway bowlers early was the key for Abhishek Sharma in his blazing......

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