Encroachment drive launched around Sambhal mosque amid tension

Weeks after violent clashes over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid claimed four lives, the district administration has launched a campaign against encroachments and illegal power......

ASI roped in for carbon dating of Sambhal temple; PAC jawans deployed

The Sambhal district administration has written to the Archaeological Survey of India for carbon dating of the Bhasma Shankar temple, including a well there, officials said on Sunday, days after......

Shut post-riots, temple in Sambhal reopened after 46 years

The Sambhal administration on Friday reopened a temple locked since 1978 following communal riots in the town. IMAGE: The Sambhal administration uncovers a temple during an anti-encroachment......

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

The Haryana government on Sunday beefed up security and ordered suspension of mobile internet and the bulk SMS services in Nuh district for 24 hours ahead of the Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra that......

Summer pinch: Airfares on key routes rise up to 13%

Airfares on major domestic routes such as Kolkata-Bagdogra, Delhi-Bengaluru, and Delhi-Mumbai have witnessed an increase of up to 12.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in May this year, according to......

Mutual Funds add 77 mn SIP accounts in H1 to get back on high-growth track

After a short-term blip, mutual funds (MFs) are back to adding new systematic investment plan (SIP) investors at a record high pace, which was seen during the financial year 2021-22 (FY22).......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

SC trashes bail plea of ex-CMD of Amrapali Group

The Supreme Court has dismissed the bail plea of jailed former CMD of Amrapali Group of Companies Anil Kumar Sharma, saying he doesn't deserve “sympathy” after having siphoned off the......

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan enjoyed a strong start to his Test career, hammering quick-fire half-centuries in both innings. Photograph: BCCI Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's......

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

IMAGE: After the singles players disappointed, India’s men’s doubles pair of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni ensured a medal for India. Photograph: SAI Media/X Ramkumar......