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‘Was it necessary?’: Anupam Kher slams Uttarakhand BJP minister over Daler Mehndi row

Anupam Kher expressed his disappointment with BJP's Uttarkhand minister Subodh Uniyal's treatment of singer Daler Mehndi on stage. During a cultural…

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio launches India's biggest share sale

India's second mega IPO in a month comes despite subdued equity markets and aims to raise $3.2bn.

More trouble for CJP leaders: Another FIR against Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka transferred to Crime Branch

Delhi Police has transferred two FIRs against Cockroach Janta Party leaders to the Crime Branch for investigation. The leaders, Saurav Das and…

'Human rights shouldn't be used for political pressure': India amid UN criticism over handling of protests

Jhota murder case: After Amit Shah's visit, CBI team arrived at Mansa to begin investigations into killing of anti-drug activist

A team from the Central Bureau of Investigations arrived in Mansa to investigate the murder of Parwinder Singh Jhota. The investigation was prompted…

'My journey began with Ramleela': Ravi Kishan portrays Lord Ram during Dussehra celebrations in Delhi

Jhota murder case: CBI takes over Punjab anti-drug activist killing case, files fresh FIR

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case regarding the murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota. Jhota was shot dead inside a medical store…

Delhi high court cites national security, junks CIC order to IAF on PMs’ foreign trips

Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the…

India & United States to boost defence, energy ties, Marco Rubio says trade deal close

Rubio’s second visit to India comes against the backdrop of the US’s Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which is intended to penalise countries…

Police lens on Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide Randeep Malik in Tiger Shroff shooting case

Anil Pandit Pandit and Shroff ’s shooter Rehan both reported to Malik and were considered “his men” till a few months ago, a source said. Rehan…

Allahabad HC cites long trial, lets off offenders, SC slams ‘misplaced sympathy’

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said it was a case of misplaced sympathy. The trial court had awarded fiveyear jail terms to…

India, US ‘perfectly aligned’ on key issues: Marco Rubio; defends ties with Pakistan

Addressing a gathering of India Inc’s leading business figures, Rubio said the relationship between the two countries could help shape the future…

In talks with Reliance to refine more Venezuelan oil: US secretary of state Marco Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar Wednesday to tour the Reliance refinery and, in a lastminute change of schedule, is likely to…

AAIB chief gets a year's extension as many key probes, including AI 171, on

People in the know say while the aviation ministry “keeps the aircraft accident investigating agency at an arm’s length and does not interfere in…

Two Andaman, one Chhattisgarh site added to Unesco World Heritage tentative list

India has added three sites to its tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status, including the Karst-mud-volcano Complex. The sites are located in…

Shinde calls INDIA bloc ‘ten-headed Ravana’, accuses Uddhav of ‘vote theft’

Delhi BJP leader burns giant cockroach effigy; CJP founder responds with SRK’s 'Swades' song

During Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, a 30-foot cockroach effigy was burned alongside traditional effigies of Ravan. Organizers stated that the…

No double standards on terror, need unified action to dismantle its entire ecosystem: Rajnath at SCO

'Expect partners to show zero tolerance on terrorism': EAM thanks US for handing over Tahawwur Rana

'Youth on streets are revolutionaries': Uddhav Thackeray calls for 'regime change'

During the vibrant Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray rallied his supporters, highlighting the significance of youth activism…

Identify, defeat forces against India: Modi calls for unity, self-reliance

PM urges parties, institutions to put nation first; says national self-respect and strength key to overcoming challenges

In pictures: Dussehra celebrated across India as triumph of good over evil

The festival, which commemorates the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated with different rituals across India.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting attempt in Mumbai

Videos showed gunmen firing shots at Shroff's car while it was moving slowly past a crowd.

At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest

The youth-led movement had called for a Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

India and China aren't friends - but Nepal wants to unite them against climate threats

Can Nepal bring the two regional giants together to confront a shared climate threat in the Himalayas?

Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire

The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.

Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.