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Speaker Birla ticks off Sonia for 'Waqf bill bulldozed' remark

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday chided former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her Waqf (Amendment) Bill was "bulldozed through" remarks, and said a senior member casting aspersions on the......

Even criminals...: SC orders DGPs to ensure custodial safeguards

Observing that even a criminal enjoyed certain protections, the Supreme Court has directed the director generals of police of all the states and UTs to strictly adhere to all safeguards available......

Kerala temple staffer resigns amid caste discrimination row

A 'kazhakam' employee of the famed Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala's Thrissur has resigned citing personal reasons, following allegations of caste discrimination. Photograph:......

Will maintain decency in shows, podcaster Allahbadia tells SC

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court saying he would maintain decency in his shows. IMAGE: Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia. Photograph: Courtesy Ranveer......

Kerala church daily bats in favour of Waqf amendment bill

A leading daily run by the Catholic Church in Kerala on Tuesday described the Waqf amendment bill as a crucial test of secularism in Parliament and cautioned MPs from the state that failing to......

Car sales on slow lane in FY25 amid weak urban demand

Sluggish urban demand, a high base effect, and weak sales of hatchbacks and sedans weigh down passenger vehicle sales in FY25. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Not All Need Subsidies: Finance Secy

'If in our cities, all urban bus transport services are free, then taxpayers are paying for it, or if electricity were to be made free, that's a huge cost to the rest of the people.' IMAGE:......

Regulations should safeguard, not stifle: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said regulations should not create unintended barriers to financial inclusion while emphasising that the impact of regulations on......

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

Major Indian carmakers are preparing for sluggish domestic PV sales growth of just 1-2 per cent in FY26. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales. Kindly note......

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

'I am not a greedy film person, even as an actor.''While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I've done hardly 35 films in my entire career.' IMAGE: Manoj......

Empuraan: 2+ Minutes Of Scenes Removed

'It is not because of any threats or pressure by anyone.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prithviraj Sukumaran/Instagram Two days after Malayalam superstar Mohanlal assured that the controversial......

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Will Salman's latest endeavour finally mark a pulpy return to form? Sadly, no, answers Mayur Sanap. A Salman Khan entertainer is a totally fun way to spend a breezy two hours or so in theatre......

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......

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......

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.' IMAGE: Harvinder Singh created history as he became the first Indian archer to win a gold medal at the......

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.''I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.''Please don't give me......

Kohli credits women's cricket for THIS big change

IMAGE: The India women's team, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games and gold at the Asian Games in 2022, are third in the International Cricket Council's Twenty20 and one-day rankings,......

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