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Union Carbide waste disposal: Protesters set themselves afire

Two persons attempted self-immolation, flaring tensions in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh on Friday as protests against the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of hazardous waste from Union Carbide......

In this UP village Naushad is Dubey and Irshad is Pandey

Several Muslim families in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur have adopted surnames such as Dubey, Pandey, and Tiwari, claiming their ancestors were Hindus. Image is used for representational......

Defiant Netanyahu takes stand in landmark graft trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone as he testified in open court for the first time in Tel Aviv in his years-long corruption trial on Sunday. IMAGE: Israeli Prime......

South Korea puts travel ban on Prez amid martial law probe

South Korean authorities have announced an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors deliberate possible insurrection charges over his attempt to implement martial law last......

Why is Uddhav Sena reviving its hardcore Hindutva stance?

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has dropped broad hints over the past few days of going back to its core Hindutva agenda after the drubbing the party received in the......

How Sitharaman's Budget can stem rupee slide

The government, in the forthcoming Budget, could consider levying higher tariffs on imports to check the significant decline in rupee value witnessed in the past few months, said EY Chief Policy......

Experts see FY26 nominal GDP growth at 10-11%

The upcoming Union Budget to be presented on February 1 is likely to assume a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 10 and 10.5 per cent for FY26, a Business Standard poll of 10......

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms......

Despite CRR cut, liquidity deficit in banking system crosses Rs 2 trillion

The liquidity deficit in the banking system crossed Rs 2 trillion again on Monday, despite the second instalment of cash reserve ratio (CRR) reduction coming into effect from December 28.......

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024; rebound anticipated in 2025

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations,......

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'Sukanya Verma mourns the movie legend. IMAGE: Shabana......

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

IMAGE: Triptii Dimri in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala. Triptii Dimri has been voted as India's most popular star of 2024. The 29-year-old actor has had three releases this year -- Bad Newz, Vicky Vidya......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

'I Plan To Sue This Minister For 100 Cr'

'Her outrageous comments cannot be allowed to slide under the crack.''She has apparently apologised to Samantha.''What about my family? Not a word of apology to me and to my family!' Photograph:......

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, showcasing Alia in a savage new light, wins Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra. Vasan Bala creates......

How Gambhir Plans To Crack The Whip

'Gambhir raised concerns about a lack of discipline within the team.' IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir with Mohammed Siraj, Virat Kohli and Akash Deep.Photograph: BCCI Following two consecutive Test......

Pant Vs Jaiswal: BCCI Split On Next Test Captain

IMAGE: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee backed Rishabh Pant for Test captaincy while Coach Gautam Gambhir pushed for Yashasvi Jaiswal as a strong contender. Photograph: BCCI The......

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

'Physical contact in Melbourne and the sandpaper incident in Sydney were out of line.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli looks down his trousers as he mocks Cameron Bancroft's infamous sandpaper gate incident.......

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin finished with a record 537 wickets in 106 Tests -- the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test history. Photograph:......

Shastri Meets This 'Terrific Personality'

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri with Goran Ivanisevic. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ravi Shastri/X Ravi Shastri recently met with tennis great Goran Ivanisevic. The two legends connected, sharing stories and......

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