Punjab reports yet another blast outside police post; third this month

An alleged blast took place on Wednesday night outside the Bakshiwal police chowki in Gurdaspur district, the Punjab police said on Thursday. IMAGE: Cops condut probe after blast outside Islamabad......

Over 1 month after Pushpa stampede, Allu Arjun visits injured boy

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Tuesday visited the boy, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here after suffering serious injury in a stampede at the premiere of his latest film Pushpa......

80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. IMAGE: A view of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) male ward,......

Exclusion of 'creamy layer' from reservation is legislature's call: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded......

India's manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday. Photograph: Amit......

PVR Inox shares hit 44-month low; stock has tanked 23% from December high

PVR Inox shares hit a 44-month low of Rs 1,154, declining 8 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise firm market, driven by growth concerns. Photograph: Kind......

WPI inflation down to 3-month low. Will RBI cut rate in Feb?

Wholesale price based inflation declined to a 3-month low of 1.89 per cent in November on cheaper food items, and experts predicted a 0.25 per cent interest rate cut by the RBI in the policy review......

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. "Given......

Kangana: 'Bahut Sangharsh Raha'

'I had no idea I would endure difficult times while making this film.' IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut arrives to promote Emergency. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Kangana Ranaut's new directorial Emergency......

Hrithik: 'I'm Still As Shy'

Photograph: Panna Bandekar Hrithik Roshan's debut film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai released on January 14, 2000, and that marks his 25th year as an actor. January, in fact, is a special month for him,......

Salman's House Is Now Bulletproof!

IMAGE: A throwback picture of Salman Khan waving to his fans. Photograph: The late Pradeep Bandekar In the wake of the firing incident that occurred outside his Mumbai residence over eight months......

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......

Bumrah nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests he played in December at a phenomenal average of 14.22. Photograph: ICC/X India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the......

Hima Das's career in jeopardy? Faces 16-month ban

IMAGE: The 16-month suspension period ran from July 22, 2023 to November 21, 2024 and the athlete is now free to take part in tournaments but what has created a flutter. Photograph: Kind Courtesy......

More blood, sweat, tears: Stokes out for months

IMAGE: Ben Stokes sustained the injury in the third Test of England's 2-1 series win over New Zealand last week. Photograph: ECB/X England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for at least......

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

  IMAGE: Sam Konstas did enough to impress the Australian selectors and confirm his ticket to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test tour beginning at the end of this month. Photograph: ICC/X Former......

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

IMAGE: South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. Photograph: Proteas Men/X South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said......