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Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

A total of 4,140 candidates were left in the fray for 288 Maharashtra assembly seats after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday, a poll official said. IMAGE: Maharashtra......

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured the newly elected legislative assembly on Monday that the Omar Abdullah government will make all efforts for the restoration of full statehood and......

'Idiot' Trudeau empowered Khalistani extremists: Former Canada minister

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is 'sociologically and politically' an 'idiot' who has never truly understood that the vast majority of Sikhs are quite secular in their outlook and want......

Nothing wrong in PM's visit to my residence: CJI Chandrachud

Addressing questions over the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his official residence for Ganpati prayers, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Monday said there was 'nothing......

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

The 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada sparked strong condemnation in India on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the......

Maruti Suzuki PV production down 16% Y-o-Y in Oct

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India cut production of its passenger cars by 16 per cent last month but increased those of utility vehicles by 33 per cent compared to October 2023, according to a......

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public.......

Sensex tanks 942 pts, Nifty plunges below 24K

Benchmark Sensex tanked nearly 942 points to settle at a three-month low while Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent to close below 24,000 on Monday dragged down by heavy selling in Reliance......

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates......

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Photograph:......

Diwali 2024: The BEST Dressed Ladies

Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive. Namrata Thakker takes a look at the divas who wowed us with their amazing appearances. ......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

Shilpa Shetty's Kids Celebrate Bhai Dooj

Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty Kundra/Instagram Shilpa Shetty invites us home to show us how her children Viaan and Samisha......

After Stree 2, Rajkummar Wants Rs... Cr

'Raj is saying no to numerous offers for monetary reasons, and why not?''Stree 2 is perhaps the biggest blockbuster of all times.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajkummar Rao/Instagram While most of......

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soni Razdan/Instagram Soni Razdan shares a picture of her daughters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt and writes,......

Pro Kabaddi: Paltan extend unbeaten run to four games

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Puneri Paltan and Gujarat Giants at Hyderabad. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi Defending champions Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten run to......

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

IMAGE: New Zealand's players celebrate winning the three-match against India. Photograph: BCCI Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his......

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood in action for Australia against England. Photograph: Chris Hyde / Reuters Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New......

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

IMAGE: Indian women's team arrive at the Gaya airport for Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Photograph: Hockey India/X The Indian women's hockey team has been struggling this......

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

IMAGE: Former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes it is unfair to compare the two eras given the amount of cricket being played now. Photograph: MCA/X The gruelling Test tour of South Africa......

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