Security of rape survivor's family tightened as Asaram gets 3-month bail

After the interim bail granted to religious preacher Asaram Bapu for three months, the police have tightened security at the residence of the rape survivor's family in Shahjahanpur. IMAGE:......

US court dismisses Pannun's claim of serving summons on Ajit Doval

A US court has said that no complaint was delivered to national security advisor Ajit Doval during his visit to Washington in February, dismissing a claim by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh......

Can't accept, but ...: Mamata on SC verdict on school jobs

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she respects the judiciary but disagrees with the Supreme Court's verdict on school appointments "on humanitarian grounds" and dared the......

LG-Omar clash looms as CM calls urgent meet over JKAS transfers

A showdown is looming between Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the nearly six-month-old government over the transfer of bureaucrats and other issues, prompting Chief Minister Omar......

Infra sectors growth slips to 5-month low of 2.9% in Feb

The output of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to a five-month low of 2.9 per cent in February, as against 7.1 per cent growth registered a year ago, according to official data released......

Payments banks urge FinMin to raise deposit limit to Rs 5 lakh

Payments banks have urged the Union finance ministry to increase their deposit limit for each account to Rs 5 lakh, according to a source who participated in a meeting, chaired by the Department of......

RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps in April

Total 75 bps reduction likely in FY26. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The RBI's monetary policy committee is expected cut benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in its policy review......

Geopolitics, mkt volatility pose growth risks: FinMin

Geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties, volatility in international commodity prices and financial market uncertainties pose considerable risks to India’s economic growth in the......

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma. Salman Khan's movies aren't movies. They're red carpets laid out by......

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......

Loot Kaand Review: Bland

Loot Kaand tries to concoct a crime drama that arouses some curiosity but is instantly forgettable, observes Deepa Gahlot. In 1995, the arms drop in Purulia had caused quite a sensation. The man,......

The Dupatta Killer Review: Brutal. Sad. Upsetting

Patrick Graham's crime documentary The Dupatta Killer gives all sides of the story and leaves it to the viewer to fill in the blanks, notes Deepa Gahlot. Crime documentary The Dupatta Killer bears......

The Dhoni Review System Is Back!

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's judgment on DRS calls is a force of nature. Photograph: BCCI   The captain's armband may have shifted, but M S Dhoni's command remains absolute at the Chennai......

West Indies to review player safety after harassment claims

IMAGE: The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for women's tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior women's team on......

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Video footage showed several Real players dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.   IMAGE: Antonio Rudiger celebrates......

Haryana government bows to Vinesh Phogat's demand

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that the Haryana Cabinet has decided to offer wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat benefits equivalent to those of an Olympic silver......

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals. Crystal Palace too good for Fulham IMAGE: Eberechi Eze, left, celebrates with teammate Daniel Munoz after scoring Crystal Palace's first goal against......