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......

Parliament passes Waqf bill after RS nod by 128-95 votes

Parliament early Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13-hour debate. Photograph: Screen grab/Sansad......

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendour around India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. IMAGE: Women......

SC collegium recommends Justice Varma's transfer; lawyers to go on strike

After two meetings, the Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the repatriation of Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who is facing a probe into the alleged discovery of huge......

Airtel partners Elon Musk's SpaceX for high-speed internet services in India

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it has partnered with Elon Musk's SpaceX for providing Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India. Photograph: Sivaram......

Despite CRR cut, liquidity deficit in banking system crosses Rs 2 trillion

The liquidity deficit in the banking system crossed Rs 2 trillion again on Monday, despite the second instalment of cash reserve ratio (CRR) reduction coming into effect from December 28.......

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in......

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit zooms nearly three-fold to Rs 3,593 cr

Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a 168 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,593 crore for the September quarter, and the company unveiled top-level changes, including Gopal......

Ready For Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Encore?

IMAGE: Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. January has quite a few interesting movies lined up for release. But with the new, there's also a sprinkling of the old. There......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings have lost three of their opening games this season for their worst start ever in the tournament. Photograph: CSK/X The distinct lack of firepower in Mahendra Singh......

Kuldeep vs Noor: Spin battle set to explode in Chennai

Noor Ahmed's guile will meet its perfect match in Kuldeep Yadav's artistry as two wrist spinners will drive the narrative during under-par Chennai Super Kings' important Indian Premier League match......

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of......

Can CSK bounce back against struggling Royals?

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings will be aiming to bounce back after their disappointing showing against RCB on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Completely shaken by the sound thrashing that Royal Challengers......

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

The most powerful man in world cricket today himself retrieved the ball from amidst the seats and threw it back onto the field.It was then that everyone realised Jay Shah is a left-hander. IMAGE:......