Mumbai: On Thursday, the Bombay High Court mandated the immersion of all idols measuring up to six feet in artificial tanks, commencing with the 10-day Ganesh festival that begins on August 27 this year. This order will remain in effect until March of the following year for festivals that necessitate the immersion of deity idols,...
India and Pakistan are expected to be placed in the same group for the Asia Cup 2025, according to sources. All obstacles have now been removed for the eagerly awaited continental T20 tournament, which had been uncertain following the terror attack in Pahalgam. The Asia Cup was a topic of discussion during the Asian Cricket...
A decade after ‘Masaan’ subtly transformed the language of Indian indie cinema, Vicky Kaushal commemorated the film’s 10th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute filled with gratitude and nostalgia. Posting a collection of behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram – featuring candid images with co-star Shweta Tripathi, director Neeraj Ghaywan, and other crew members – Vicky contemplated his...
On Thursday, the Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka High Court’s ruling to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others involved in the Renukaswamy murder case, labeling it a “perverse exercise” of discretionary authority. A bench consisting of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan has reserved its decision regarding the Karnataka government’s appeal...
CHENNAI: On Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at more than 35 locations, involving 50 companies and approximately 25 individuals associated with Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group. This action was taken under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in relation to an alleged loan scam worth Rs 3,000 crore linked to...
Air India has received a warning from India’s aviation regulator indicating that it may face enforcement actions due to violations of safety standards concerning crew fatigue management and training, as revealed by government notices to the airline obtained by Reuters. The airline self-reported these issues, which occurred this year and the previous year, to the...
New Delhi: On Thursday, the Election Commission strongly defended the Centre-supported Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, rejecting opposition claims of voter suppression. “The Constitution of India serves as the foundation of our democracy. Out of fear, the Election Commission, misled by certain individuals, is enabling these people to cast fraudulent votes using...
In a significant milestone for bilateral relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have officially signed a landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new era of economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, years in the making, aims to eliminate trade barriers, reduce tariffs, and unlock new...
On Thursday, The Congress criticized the Narendra Modi government just before the signing of the India-UK free trade agreement, asserting that what India truly requires from the UK is the declaration of a more effective FTA – the Fugitive Transfer Agreement. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, remarked, “The three prominent figures...
New Delhi: An Air India Express flight bound for Mumbai, carrying 160 passengers, had to abort its takeoff from Delhi’s IGI Airport late Wednesday evening due to a technical issue. The source indicated that the pilot decided to cancel the takeoff after noticing a malfunction in the cockpit displays that show the aircraft’s speed metrics....