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SC to hear 1991 Places of Worship Act plea on Tuesday

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which mandates maintaining the religious......

Mumbai comedy club shuts down after Kunal Kamra's act

Habitat Studio, a performance and event venue in Mumbai, on Monday announced that they were shutting down after Shiv Sena's workers vandalised its premises over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's......

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

The multi-tier operation to track down three infiltrating terrorists, who escaped three encounters and are believed to be hiding in a forested area in Kathua, has entered its 12th consecutive day......

Even criminals...: SC orders DGPs to ensure custodial safeguards

Observing that even a criminal enjoyed certain protections, the Supreme Court has directed the director generals of police of all the states and UTs to strictly adhere to all safeguards available......

Kerala temple staffer resigns amid caste discrimination row

A 'kazhakam' employee of the famed Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala's Thrissur has resigned citing personal reasons, following allegations of caste discrimination. Photograph:......

These sectors will NOT face Trump's reciprocal tariffs: GTRI

Essential and strategic items such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, copper, and energy products like oil, gas, coal and LNG are exempted from the 27 per cent import duty announced by the US on......

Haldiram inks pact with Temasek as strategic investment partner

Haldiram has entered into an agreement with Temasek as part of which the Singapore-headquartered global investment firm will "acquire an equity stake from the existing shareholders" of India's......

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

IndusInd Bank Officials Face Insider Trading Probe

The sales of company shares by 5 senior executives have come under scrutiny as IndusInd shares declined over 30 per cent due to losses incurred by from its derivatives exposure. IMAGE: A man walks......

Kesari 2: Another Akshay Patriotic Act

Akshay Kumar's superhero-without-the-cape act will supersede the sheer magnitude of the story, expects Mayur Sanap. If Kesari was an epic war drama, its spiritual sequel Kesari Chapter 2 reveals......

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years. I felt the industry was based on who you knew.''I didn't belong to a network.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram Nearly 25 years ago,......

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Nandita Das and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra were recently seen rocking to the songs of Jasbir Jassi, especially his hit number Kudi Gujarat Di. Also in......

10 Actors Who Dropped Out Of College

While higher education is always a good thing, these stars opted out early to pursue their acting dreams.Looking at 10 successful actors who dropped out of college for the allure of the silver...

'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......

Shami's sister, relatives implicated in alleged MNREGA fraud

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's sister Shabina and her relatives were named in an alleged fraud involving MNREGA. Photograph: BCCI A district-level investigation into an alleged fraud involving Mahatma......

Should Shreyas Iyer Lead India In T20Is?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has led Punjab Kings to two wins from as many matches so far this season. Photograph: BCCI Shreyas Iyer has proved yet again that he is a class act. The Punjab Kings......

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

The IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow, witnessed some extraordinary fielding. Out of the nine......

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

IMAGE: BCCI fined LSG bowler Digvesh Singh Rathi for 'letter-writing' send-off to Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya during their IPL match in Lucknow on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control......

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......

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