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SC's big backing for free speech, quashes FIR against Congress MP

Strongly denouncing the police for suppressing the freedom of speech, the Supreme Court on Friday said mere recital of a poem, stand-up comedy or any form of art or entertainment couldn't be......

Restaurants can't levy mandatory service charge on food bills: HC

Restaurants cannot mandatorily levy service charge on food bills in a "camouflaged and coercive" manner as it is against public interest and amounts to unfair trade practice, the Delhi High Court......

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.''They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.''Their true colours had......

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Putin is keen on establishing a good personal rapport with Trump and anchor a meaningful US-Russia partnership, realistic enough to accept that Trump is as good an American president as Russia......

Seized cash, gold worth Rs 52 cr belonged to MP ex-cop, claims ED

The Enforcement Directorate Wednesday said cash and gold worth about Rs 52 crore seized from an abandoned SUV in Madhya Pradesh last year "belonged" to former state transport department constable......

Why Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha is angry with Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's scathing remarks on Indian startup ecosystem and its innovation priorities have drawn sharp reaction from the industry, with Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha putting up a......

Pipeline tariffs: CNG, piped gas to be charged lowest rate

In a significant change to regulations, oil and gas regulator PNGRB has proposed a new policy of how tariffs for pipelines carrying gas to users will be determined, and proposed charging city gas......

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard......

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

The growth was primarily driven by domestic investments, which accounted for 60 per cent of the total inflows during the first quarter of the financial year. Illustration: Dominic......

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

The RBI added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025 Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters The Reserve Bank of India has added more gold to its reserves......

Why Is Rakul Laughing?

Samantha explores the Australian wildlife... Kartiks BTS picture with Sreeleela... Aahana feels gratitude... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh channels in her inner......

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!' IMAGE: Aamir Khan on the sets of Taare Zameen Par. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aamir......

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan with Jaya Bachchan and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda. Photograph:......

'Aise Toh Hona Hi Hai'

'When they took my name, I went numb.''Before I went on stage, my dress got caught in my shoe!''I said, stay calm.''Then I started walking and was like, okay, now think of what you're going to say,......

Lighter, freer, and... Buttler opens up on IPL turnaround

Feeling much "lighter" since stepping down as England captain after a challenging period, Jos Buttler is embracing a "relaxed" mindset and making the most of his newfound mental clarity in the......

'Ashwani has armoury to become a top-class bowler'

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians bowler Ashwani Kumar took a four wicket haul on debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer, who is also the coach......

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22.......

India likely to rest big guns for New Zealand clash

IMAGE: The in-form Varun Chakravarthy could replace Kuldeep Yadav in India's eleven for the concluding Group A Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Amit......

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

IMAGE: Salman Nizar's headgear that played a massive role in adding a new turn to the state's cricketing journey will be preserved in Kerala Cricket Association museum. Photograph: Kind Courtesy......

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