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Patna police dismisses reports of Khan sir's arrest

Bihar Police on Saturday dismissed social media rumours about the arrest of Patna-based tutor and YouTuber Khan Sir, stating he had come to a police station on his own accord to express solidarity......

Can't curtail freedom of speech: HC rejects plea on Sidhu's cancer claims

Observing there still was freedom of speech in the country, the Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's claims that certain remedies......

200 booked in Maha village for bid to hold 're-poll' using ballot papers

Police registered a case against more than 200 persons from Markadwadi village and nearby areas in Maharashtra's Solapur for allegedly trying to conduct a 're-election' using ballot papers on......

Terrorists now feel unsafe in their homes: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while the previous governments used to frame policies to suit vote bank politics, the current dispensation has ensured that people's faith in the......

Over 100 flights get bomb threats on Tuesday; AI, IndiGo among worst hit

More than 100 flights operated by various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Tuesday, according to sources. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI Photo In 16 days,......

Ratan Tata continues to be in Breach Candy hospital

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata continues to be in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for age-related ailments, said people aware of the situation. Photograph: Danish......

Ratan Tata admitted to hospital, says no cause for concern

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday said there was no cause for concern regarding his health and he is undergoing check-ups for age-related medical......

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers......

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving investment advisories. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters In......

Stock advice: BSE warns against deepfake videos

After the National Stock Exchange (NSE), rival bourse BSE on Thursday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy giving stock recommendations.......

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon. Halfway through the runtime of Dijo Jose Anthony's Malayalee From......

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot. With television and social......

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer.......

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what’s real, what’s rumour, notes Sukanya Verma. Living in an age where the world is at......

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Nobody else needs to boycott Bollywood, they are doing a pretty good job of digging up their own foundation, notes Deepa Gahlot. IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor in Brahmastra. If a moviegoer was not on......

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

IMAGE: Khar Gymkhana revoked Jemimah's membership during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), following complaints from several members that Ivan allegedly misused the privileges. Photograph: BCCI......

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

IMAGE: IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after winning the match against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Months before her long-cherished dream of winning......

Tendulkar deepfake video: Mumbai police file FIR

IMAGE: A deepfake video, carrying a digitally manipulated clip and voice of Sachin Tendulkar, was shared on Facebook in which it was falsely shown that the former ace batsman was promoting a......

Tendulkar Falls Prey To Deepfake!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram Sachin Tendulkar on Monday dismissed as 'fake' the video in which he is seen promoting a gaming application that lures users for easy money.......

Bajrang justifies use of facilities as wrestlers accuse police of misleading

IMAGE: After pictures emerged on social media, Bajrang Punia said the women need to use the facilities and can’t bathe on the streets. Photograph: PTI Bajrang Punia on Wednesday justified......

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