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Rajya Sabha sets record with second-longest sitting in history

The Rajya Sabha witnessed its second-longest sitting in history on Thursday when the House sat till 4.02 am the next day to clear the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and approve the statutory resolution on......

Congress to Challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court 'very soon'

The Congress on Friday said it will "very soon" challenge in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that was passed in Parliament. IMAGE: West Bengal Congress......

Shah, Akhilesh banter lights up fiery Waqf bill debate

The day-long debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was enlivened by moments of banter involving Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, as the BJP leader fired ripostes......

US tariffs: India not in a hurry, to follow wait and watch approach

India will wait and watch the situation emanating from the imposition of additional import duties by the US on the global trade and not take any action in a hurry as America may itself face......

From Modi to Tendulkar: Ghibli magic takes India by storm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar are among the celebrities who have jumped into the world of Studio Ghibli-inspired art, which has taken the internet by storm.......

India gets ready to face possible fallout of US tariffs

The commerce ministry is working on different scenarios to assess the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the US administration on April 2 on its key trading partners including......

Trump's tariffs: How will these sectors in India be impacted?

Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery may get impacted if the US will go ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs......

Citi is keen to allocate more global roles to India

US-based Citigroup is likely to allocate more global roles to India than to any other centre it operates in due to the country’s strong talent pool, said Jane Fraser, chief executive officer......

When A Young Modi Met Manoj Kumar

IMAGE: A young Narendra Modi, left, with Manoj Kumar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Narendra Modi/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the many mourners in the country to pay his respects to......

Manoj Kumar Passes Away At 87

IMAGE: Manoj Kumar in Upkar. Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed into the ages on April 4. He was 87. The actor, affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayal of patriotic......

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan. Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.' IMAGE: Madhur Bhandarkar with Manoj......

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Songs beaming in pride and passion for the country. Songs filled with hope and idealism about the future. Songs of exuberant youth and romantic fervour. Songs pondering over the philosophy of life......

How Manoj Kumar Became Mr Bharat

IMAGE: Manoj Kumar in Shaheed. Shaheed was Manoj Kumar's first patriotic success. This small-budget black-and-white film had enormous impact, besides laying the foundation for Manoj's famous......

'Leaving at the zenith of my career': Vandana retires

Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey on Tuesday, stating that she is stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious career. IMAGE: Vandana......

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

IMAGE: Sharath Kamal acknowledges the crowd after finishing his two-decade long table tennis in Chennai on Saturday. Photographs: WTT Star Contender 2025 Achanta Sharath Kamal's illustrious......

Verstappen 'like' on controversial post

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson during the F1 75 Live Season Launch at The O2, London, on February 18, 2025. Dutch media have reported that Verstappen, who has not commented......

This Moment Melted Hearts

IMAGE: Sone Martins Klaasen with daughter Laya. Photograph: BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, lighting up the Rajiv Gandhi international......

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......

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