Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

First time no foreign attempt to disrupt Parliament session: Modi

It is perhaps the first time since 2014 that no attempt has been made from abroad to 'stoke a fire' in India before the start of a Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.......

Beed sarpanch murder: Dhananjay Munde offers to resign

Amid opposition call for his resignation over the Beed sarpanch murder case, Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde on Wednesday said he is ready to quit if asked by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis......

Muslim woman moves SC to be governed by Indian succession law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for the Centre's stand on a Muslim woman's plea seeking to be governed by the Indian succession law instead of Shariat. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

What EVs need for catching up with ICE-run cars

'Currently, EVs are about 30-50 per cent more expensive than ICE vehicles. I believe the inflection point for EVs will come when this price gap narrows to 20-25 per cent. That's when people will......

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, but electric car penetration -- share of electric car sales in total sales -- was just about 2.5 per cent. IMAGE: Mercedes Benz Head Of......

Budget: Can Nirmalaji End The Economic Slowdown?

The time is ideal for a 'Dream Budget' akin to the 1991 reforms that sparked high growth and unlocked significant gains in productivity, points out Rajeswari Sengupta. Illustration: Dominic......

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has said it is not under investigation by the US SEC as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.......

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon. Nothing is what it seems like in Identity. This unfortunately is a bug,......

'Don't know who gave him permission to skip Ranji camp'

IMAGE: Anuj Rawat was signed by Gujarat Titans at the IPL Mega Auction last year. Photograph: RCB/X Delhi's senior wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat on Monday joined his new Indian Premier League......

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy, if confirmed, will be closely monitored by selectors and the team management. Photograph: BCCI Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has......

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Jammu and Kashmir did not take the field at the start of the third day of their ongoing Elite Group A Ranji Trophy clash against Baroda alleging that the pitch was tampered with overnight to favour......

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

IMAGE: India's top singles player Sumit Nagal's decision to pull out of ties against both Pakistan and Sweden was a bit baffling. Photograph:  Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Disillusioned......

What's on MCA's agenda for Pune T20I?

IMAGE: India will look to bounce back and seal the series in the 4th T20I against England in Pune on Friday. Photograph: BCCI The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has put in place measures......