Prayagraj demolitions: SC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to houseowners

Calling the demolition of residential homes in Prayagraj 'inhuman and illegal', the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the city development authority to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to each aggrieved......

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......

'Must vacate J-K territory': India slams Pak at UN

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. IMAGE: Parvathaneni Harish, India's......

India, Sri Lanka to ink major defence pact 40 yrs after IPKF intervention

For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign an ambitious defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Colombo next week, in a significant move that comes......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani's group and Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into......

India, US decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact

India and the US have decided to hold sector-specific talks in the coming weeks to finalise the structure of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the government said on Saturday.......

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

JSW Steel, owned by Sajjan Jindal, has emerged as the world’s most valuable steelmaker, boasting a market capitalisation (mcap) of nearly $30.31 billion, according to Bloomberg data.......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets! Bollywood Art Project founder Ranjit Dahiya shows off some beautiful street art depicting the movies.......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Vicky Kaushal's Top 10 Hits

Chhaava enters the Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) club, and is the biggest hit of Vicky Kaushal's career so far. Joginder Tuteja lists Vicky's Top 10 hits.   ChhaavaBox office collection: Rs 520......

'Leaving at the zenith of my career': Vandana retires

Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey on Tuesday, stating that she is stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious career. IMAGE: Vandana......

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

SRH urges to BCCI to intervene to stop HCA's 'blackmailing'; state unit denies charges IMAGE: The Sunrisers in a mail to the governing body's top brass said it would consider shifting the home......

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

IMAGE: Sairaj Bahutule quit the position of India's spin-bowling coach to join IPL team Rajasthan Royals in the same role. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sairaj Bahutule/Instagram The BCCI's Centre......

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will be looking for a good show from bowlers Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav against Sunrisers Hyderabad's formidable batting line-up in the IPL match in......

Why Gaikwad believes Dhoni is not done yet

IMAGE: Dhoni, 43, still holds an integral spot in the hierarchy of the five-time champions. Photograph: Chennai Super Kings/X Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has defined the role of......