SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

The acute shortage of drinking water has become an 'existential problem' in Delhi, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday and directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of......

'Do it, or we will': SC to Centre on women coast guards

Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard and said the court will do it if......

You speak of 'nari shakti', show it here: SC raps govt over women's permanent commission

The Supreme Court on Monday came down hard on the Centre and the Indian Coast Guard for denial of permanent commission to its women officers and said the maritime force must come up with a policy......

Institute of national importance can also be a minority one: SC on AMU

There is nothing "fundamentally inconsistent" with a minority institution being an institution of national importance (INI), the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while hearing arguments on the vexed......

Lalit Modi property dispute: Justice Raveendran to mediate

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former apex court judge Justice R V Raveendran as a mediator to settle the family property dispute involving businessman and former IPL head Lalit Modi and his......

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen. India's onion export ban seems to have impacted even......

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said India is on the way to......

Maggi nightmare returns to haunt Nestle

The SC bench said the report of CFTRI, where the samples of Maggi noodles were tested following earlier orders of the court, will form the basis for the proceedings before the NCDRC. The Supreme......

It has been a good year for Bollywood. Could it get better?

Business is better than usual in Bollywood. It is 7:45 on a Wednesday evening. In its third week, Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do, the story of a rich Punjabi family's journey of self-discovery,......

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

The recent IIFA 2016 awards in Malaysia saw Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh taking up hosting duties. Among the several wisecracks that they made, were some stinging salvos at Ranbir Kapoor, and......

'I'm in love but there's no time for marriage'

'I want to play a villain. There is something really exciting about villains.' 'They have beautiful girls around them every time, lots of money and all the luxuries because of which I......

Box Office: Badlapur fares below average

The dry spell at the box office continues. Badlapur got the thumbs up from critics but fared poorly at the box office. Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict......

T20 WC: Shakib keeps Bangladesh alive for Super 8 spot

SCORECARD IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan rallied Bangladesh after the loss of two early wickets, scoring 64 off 46 balls, in the Group D T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands in St Vincent on......

T20 World Cup: Why New York pitch has been 'tough' for batters!

'It's not your usual boundaries and ball flying everywhere.' IMAGE: The Netherlands' Vikramjit Singh is bowled by South Africa pacer Marco Jansen during the T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Nassau......

T20 WC: SA scrape past Netherlands in low-scoring tie

IMAGE: South Africa managed to pull off a victory with a handful of balls on an extremely tricky wicket. Photograph: ICC/ X   David Miller made a mind-over-matter fifty on a tough pitch as......

T20 World Cup: Netherlands beat Nepal in thrilling opener

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Netherlands and Nepal, in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Dutch opener Max O'Dowd led the successful chase, hitting 54 not out in......

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

IMAGE: England have won just one match from 7 outings in the ongoing World Cup. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Casting aside their shattered title defence dream, England will now set sights on......