Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Parliament's nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government's most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the......

Waqf Bill to be introduced in this Parliament session: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made it clear on Friday that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was referred to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) in August 2024, will be reintroduced in the current......

Manipur situation not satisfactory, Shah tells Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the situation in Manipur is largely under control as there has been no death in the last four months but it can't be considered satisfactory as the......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

Sachin launches cricket mode LED TV

Toshiba India has introduced a new cricket mode LED TV series in India.  The new cricket mode technology, co-created with the legendary cricketer and Toshiba’s brand Ambassador –......

Nestle, IndusInd, Bandhan, Asian Paints from BSE 500 index hit 52-week lows

Share prices of Nestle India, Asian Paints, Bandhan Bank, Tata Technologies, AU Small Finance Bank and Avenue Supermarts, all a part of the BSE 500 index, have hit their respective 52-week lows on......

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation......

Samsung Plant To Resume After 37 Day Strike

Employees were told to return to work from Monday onwards for a fresh start for improved production. IMAGE: Security guards stand outside the Samsung facility in Sriperumbudur. Photograph: Reuters......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week. Moana 2Where to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime......

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?''It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.' IMAGE: Aishwarya Lekshmi on the sets of Ponniyin Selvan.......

I Want To Talk Arrives On OTT

The second seasons of OTT's two best shows, Paatal Lok and Severance, coming up. Sukanya Verma lists your options.   I Want to TalkWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: English. Hindi......

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

'Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.' IMAGE: Eddie Jordan, whose team gave Michael Schumacher a Formula One debut in 1991, competed in motor racing's junior......

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

IMAGE: Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands celebrates victory over Germany's Alexander Zverev in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden, CA, USA, on Friday.......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

Meet RCB's New Captain, Rajat Patidar

IMAGE: Rajat Patidar is an unlikely choice to captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Photograph: BCCI   The IPL has a history for creating stars like Rajat Patidar who has made the journey from......

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback IMAGE: Virat Kohli has been included in the Delhi Ranji Trophy game against Railways in New Delhi on Thursday, Jan 30. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli......