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Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

At least 12 people, including a YouTuber, have been nabbed from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on charges of espionage over the last two weeks, with investigations pointing to an alleged......

Enhance civil defence measures: MHA to states, UTs amid Pak attacks

In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the ministry of home affairs has urged all states and Union Territories to augment civil defence measures under the......

14 killed in Gujarat as thunderstorms batter state

At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, many states have announced the closure of schools, blackouts in border districts, and cancellation of leave of police personnel and......

Guv's report on Bengal riots hints at Art 356; says militancy grips state

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the recent riots in Murshidabad district to the Union ministry of home affairs, mentioning that the "twin spectre of radicalisation and......

Cautious state-run banks expect 11-13% credit growth in FY26

Despite sharp interest rate cuts expected in this financial year amid easy liquidity conditions, state-run banks are treading cautiously on their loan growth projections for FY26. Illustration:......

Temasek gets CCI nod to buy minority stake in Haldiram

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved Singapore's Temasek Holdings proposed acquisition of a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Food. Temasek Holdings through its arm Jongsong......

Samsung management, workers reach agreement on wage hike

The discord between the Samsung workers affiliated to the Samsung India Thozhilalar Sangam and the company management over wage hike has been amicably resolved with the company agreeing to increase......

IT stocks, weak global trends drag Sensex down 271 points

Benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday, marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating downgrade of the US by......

Mango exports to the US see healthy growth

India's mango exports to the US are registering healthy growth, and irradiation operations at a key mango treatment facility in Mumbai have been normalised after a brief disruption due to a data......

Akshay Kumar To Sue Paresh Rawal: Report

IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal in Hera Pheri. Akshay Kumar is suing Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore after he decided not to act in Hera Pheri 3, reports the Hindustan Times newspaper. Directed......

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

IMAGE: Vipraj Nigam believes the stint at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) was the turning point in his evolution as a bowler. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam feels the......

What Did Shami Discuss With Yogi?

Photographs: Kind courtesy Mohammed Shami/Instagram India fast bowler Mohammed Shami met chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath at his residence in Lucknow on Monday as they discussed the......

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Although no official response was forthcoming from the IOA, it is reliably learnt that the body is not happy to these directives as they are being seen as government......

Olympian javelin thrower Shivpal fails dope test; faces 8-year ban

IMAGE: If proven guilty and handed a lengthy ban, Shivpal Singh's career will be as good as over. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters Olympian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has failed a dope......

RCB are fan-favourites to lift IPL trophy this season!

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are overwhelming favourites to lift the IPL this season. Photograph: Abhijit Addya/Reuters Around 65 per cent of Indian Premier fans expect to see a new......