130 Dalit families allowed temple entry in Bengal after 3 centuries

Breaking the shackles of caste-based discrimination, practiced in a rural pocket of West Bengal for nearly three centuries, representatives of 130 Dalit families for the first time set foot inside......

Disguised as woman, UP man sets married lover on fire

A man disguised as a woman has set his married lover on fire inside her house here after she refused to leave with him, police said. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI......

2 Indian-origin faces in new Canadian PM's cabinet

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. IMAGE: Kamal Khera.......

Shutdown after fresh clashes in curfew-hit Churachandpur, several hurt

Hours after a fresh shutdown was imposed by a student body in Manipur's curfew-bound Churachandpur district following clashes between Hmar and Zomi people, a group of MLAs and tribal organisations......

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Ratan Tata left an indelible mark on our society: Sitharaman

Expressing condolences on the demise of the doyen of Indian industry and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said he has left an indelible mark on......

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development. Photograph:......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

IMAGE: As the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry will now be tasked with steering the Olympic Movement into a new era, overseeing future Games. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters Kirsty......

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

'My journey back to competitive cricket was incredibly challenging.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries in December 2020 before beginning a......

'Truly no words to capture the depth of our sorrow'

US skating mourns athletes lost in plane crash IMAGE: Wichita Mayor Lily Wu hugs an attendee at a prayer vigil for victims of the plane crash of the American Eagle flight 5342, at Wichita City......

Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker receives a grand welcome at her maternal grandparents' residence in Khanpur Khurd village in Jhajjar, Haryana. Photographs and video from Jhajjar: ANI Double Olympic medalist......