Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion.A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would......

The defence Budget for this year is...

India on Saturday set aside Rs 6,81,210 crore as defence outlay for 2025-26 in a 9.53 per cent increase over the allocation of Rs 6.22 lakh crore for current fiscal amid the military's push to......

Diljit's Chandigarh concert: 'Songs on alcohol' forbidden

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has advised singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, set to perform in Chandigarh on Saturday, to refrain from singing alcohol-themed songs......

What Modi Can Learn From Trump's DOGE

'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.''Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash......

Markets settle lower after RBI policy; Sensex sheds 109 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday as the RBI's rate cut did not spring any major surprise for the markets and investors turned to profit-taking amid foreign fund......

Fiscal deficit for FY25 at 4.8% of GDP; 4.4% for FY26: FM

The fiscal deficit for FY25 has been pegged at 4.8 per cent of GDP and at 4.4 per cent for FY26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Photograph: Sansad TV/youtube Presenting the......

India's pace of debt reduction leaves room for downside risk

Fitch Ratings on Monday said India's pace of debt reduction is gradual, leaving room for a downside risk to sovereign rating in the eventuality of a significant economic shock. Photograph: ANI......

Taxes comprise 66 paise of every rupee in govt coffer

For every rupee in the government coffer, the biggest pie of 66 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the Union Budget 2025-26 documents. Illustration: Dominic......

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Comes With A Message

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message, observes Deepa Gahlot. The best thing about Kahan Shuru......

Kriti's Greek Holiday

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram Kriti Sanon's Greek holiday is certainly making a lot of news. First, viral videos of her allegedly smoking created much outrage among her fans. But......

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India big time, but quality of batting and spin bowling will make Rohit Sharma's team one of the title contenders alongside South Africa......

PSG, Juve, Dortmund take UCL playoff leads in style

Unstoppable Dembele earns PSG 3-0 win at Brest IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their second goal. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Paris St Germain seized......

2nd Test: Mathews rescues SL but Australia sniff victory

Dimuth Karunaratne's Test career ended in a whimper as Sri Lanka's most prolific Test opener fell caught behind to Kuhnemann after making 14.   IMAGE: Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann celebrates......

Australia CRUSH Sri Lanka in historic win

IMAGE: Australia's biggest victory in Asia also ensured they will retain the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X Spin twins Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon combined......

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

JSW Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the semi-final of Hockey India League with a 3-0 win over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the shoot-out, after both the sides were locked 1-1 at the end of......