Excited go into microgravity conditions: Astronaut Shukla on ISS travel

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday said he was "really excited" go into microgravity conditions as pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station later this year.......

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

The arrest of two individuals -- one from Kolkata and one from Delhi -- has revealed the operation of an extensive drug trafficking network throughout north India, with a particular focus on......

Projects halted in Pakistan as US puts aid on hold

The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday.......

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

On a day Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asked if poverty could be ended by taking a dip in the Ganga, alleging that......

Govt fixes capex at Rs 11.21 lakh cr for FY26

Having missed the target for the current financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to spend Rs 11.21 lakh crore towards capital expenditure (capex) for FY26.......

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......

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

With rising disposable incomes in cities beyond metros, the penetration of credit cards — and consequently, credit card spending — is growing at a much faster pace than in traditional......

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. IMAGE: Ministry of Rural......

'When The Child Gets A Moustache...'

'...and wants to become a man, things change.''The child no longer wants to listen to anyone, and the father doesn't stay silent.' Boman Irani has been promoting his directorial debut The Mehta......

'Bhai Is Recovering Steadily'

IMAGE: Saba and Saif in happier times. Photograph: Kind courtesy Saba Pataudi/Instagram Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Pataudi shared an update about the actor, who is currently recovering at......

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.''You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shreyas......

Fadnavis Boosts Kangana's Confidence

Rasha is Azaad... Kriti in throwback mode... Saiee's day in London... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kangana Ranaut/Instagram A day before her film Emergency released in theatres, Kangana Ranaut......

Five-star Chakravarthy betters Kuldeep for unique record

Scorecard IMAGE: Varun Chakaravarthy celebrates the wicket of Jamie Overton. Photograph: BCCI Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy continued his solid run of form in international cricket with a......

Rankings: Nagal out of top 100; Bopanna slides too

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal has lost 16 places to be at number 106 with 565 points in the latest chart. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters After spending 10 straight months in the top-100 in the ATP......

'It wasn't injustice': Saha on Team India ouster

IMAGE: Wriddhiman Saha's international career effectively ended in 2021 when the new team management, led by head coach Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, prioritised K S Bharat as Rishabh Pant's......

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

IMAGE: Ab de Villiers has ruled out returning to 'high pressure' IPL. Photograph: BCCI AB de Villiers wants to play "real cricket" again. Not in the high-pressure environment of IPL but......

Having family on tour important for players: Buttler

'I don't think it affects the cricket too much.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has already voiced his apprehension with BCCI's new guidelines, which allows families no more than two weeks on tours exceeding......