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Lok Sabha to take up Waqf bill today; BJP, allies issue whip

The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between a government determined to push it through and an......

You're the only leader who can talk to...: Chile Prez praises Modi

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional qualities, noting that Modi can talk to every leader in the world, adding that he is a "key......

India Unwilling to Extradite Hasina

'What signal would we be sending -- that we don't stand by our friends?' IMAGE: A mural of Sheikh Hasina is vandalised by protesters in Dhaka, August 5, 2024, as people celebrate her resignation......

Waqf Bill brazen assault on Constitution: Sonia Gandhi

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as a 'brazen assault' on the Constitution, saying it was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's......

Hindi-Chini bhai bhai 2 as India-China ties turn 75

Leaders of India and China exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday, marking the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations amid efforts to reset the ties after over four years of freeze due to......

Why Sensex, Nifty Are Falling Today

'The market's nervousness ahead of anticipated US tariffs has led to a significant downturn in Indian equities.' Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters On the very first day of the financial year,......

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Stock markets went into a tailspin on Tuesday with benchmark Sensex plunging by 1,390 points due to selling in IT and private bank shares amid heightened uncertainty ahead of the rollout of......

India's next big business op: Hub for undersea cables?

While India has become the largest data generating nation, and hosts more than 152 data centres, it is fed by only 18 undersea cables. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Not All Need Subsidies: Finance Secy

'If in our cities, all urban bus transport services are free, then taxpayers are paying for it, or if electricity were to be made free, that's a huge cost to the rest of the people.' IMAGE:......

UPI Hits Record High In March

UPI topped Rs 24 trillion in value of transactions and Rs 19 billion in volume for the first time after becoming operational in April 2016. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.' Salman Khan's big Eid release Sikandar was meant to give the......

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be.Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today. IMAGE:......

'Hrithik Will Take Krrish 4 Forward'

'The franchise can grow only if it evolves.''And for it to evolve, it has to pass on to a younger hand.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Hrithik Roshan/Instagram Hrithik Roshan is all set to turn......

Box Office: Sikandar Is All Set To Make...

IMAGE: Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in Sikandar. This Sunday sees the release of the biggest film of the year so far: Sikandar. The Salman Khan-starrer has been in news ever since it was......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

'No wicketkeeper like MS Dhoni even today'

IMAGE: At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni proved that reflexes don't age, they sharpen. Photograph: BCCI Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh praised wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his......

Ramandeep reveals why KKR's aggressive strategy failed

IMAGE: KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh shared his honest assessment. Photograph: BCCI The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered an eight-wicket loss against Mumbai......

'Leaving at the zenith of my career': Vandana retires

Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey on Tuesday, stating that she is stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious career. IMAGE: Vandana......

SEE: 'Let's not take anything for granted'

'We're just starting to scratch the surface. So let's keep working hard together as a family, as one. And we're going to get better every day.' IMAGE: Punjab Kings have won both their opening......

PIX: Inspired Real Madrid win thriller to reach Spanish Cup final

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Endrick scores past the Real Sociedad goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters Real Madrid overturned a......

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