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SC's big backing for free speech, quashes FIR against Congress MP

Strongly denouncing the police for suppressing the freedom of speech, the Supreme Court on Friday said mere recital of a poem, stand-up comedy or any form of art or entertainment couldn't be......

As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

With the summer approaching sooner than scheduled, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal have already started experiencing heat waves with temperatures soaring above 40°C. IMAGE: A......

1 In 5 Super Rich Indians Plans To Move Abroad

These super-rich Indians intend to reside in their chosen host country permanently while retaining their Indian citizenship. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com One in five......

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the minister cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his......

LS Speaker asks Rahul to follow rules; LoP says not allowed to speak

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday asked Rahul Gandhi to conduct himself in line with the rules of procedure that members are expected to observe to uphold the dignity of the House, prompting......

Jio Finance likely to delay its maiden bond issue of Rs 3,000 crore

Jio Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, is likely to delay its maiden bond issue of Rs 3,000 crore, originally scheduled for this month. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Jio......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

PwC may submit report on IndusInd Bank on Friday

External auditor PwC is likely to submit its report to IndusInd Bank's board on Friday regarding accounting discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio, sources said. Photograph: Anushree......

PCI Urges MDR on UPI, RuPay

'The introduction of a reasonable MDR for large merchant transactions will allow the industry to continue investing in innovation, cybersecurity, grievance redressal, and merchant support,......

Tariffs, earnings key for FII flows after Rs 1.54 trillion pullout in FY25

Global funds have pulled out Rs 1.54 trillion from domestic stocks in fiscal 2024 – 25 (FY25), the highest-ever outflow recorded so far, according to the data compiled by Business Standard.......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

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......

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

While men continue to celebrate friendship in style, even in films made by a female director, for instance, Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara by Zoya Akhtar or Happy New Year by Farah Khan and the recent......

'Why Can't Women Be Crazy In Love?'

'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.''A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.' hotograph: Kind courtesy Anjali......

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

'I couldn't see the injury but I knew it was bad from the expression on Aamir's face.' IMAGE: Ayesha Jhulka and Aamir Khan in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. They worked in just one film together and that......

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten on 97 off just 42 balls. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has hailed Shreyas Iyer as the ‘most......

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic greets Lorenzo Musetti after winning. Photograph: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/Reuters Novak Djokovic won 12 of the last 14 games of his match against Lorenzo Musetti to......

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

IMAGE: Born in England to a Granadian father and a Bangladeshi mother, Hamza Choudhary took the Bangladeshi passport in December 2024, making him eligible to represent the country. Photograph:......

The Dhoni Review System Is Back!

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's judgment on DRS calls is a force of nature. Photograph: BCCI The captain's armband may have shifted, but M S Dhoni's command remains absolute at the Chennai......

West Indies to review player safety after harassment claims

IMAGE: The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for women's tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior women's team on......

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