Mumbai: Akshay Kumar on Friday said only a fool would criticise his social dramas such as “Padman” and quickly backtracked when informed about Jaya Bachchan’s criticism of the title of his film “Toilet Ek Prem Katha”. “If she has said it, then it must be right. I don’t know. If I have made a mistake…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to set up a Special Investigation Team to probe the 40 per cent commission allegations against the previous BJP government in the state, in the light of Justice Nagmohan Das Commission inquiry report. The SIT will complete the investigation in two months and submit the report to the…
As India gears up to put a 26/11 terror mastermind on trial, some in the opposition—and across the border—aren’t thrilled. The question is: why? India has finally secured the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the key figures behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, thanks to the green signal from the United States Supreme…
In India, basic rights like education and health have become a source of profit for private institutions. Private schools charge arbitrary fees from parents in the name of facilities—dress, books, uniforms, coaching—everything has been made expensive and compulsory. On the other hand, private hospitals charge huge amounts from patients by creating an atmosphere of fear…
New Delhi: The Trump administration was quick in responding to what was tabled for a bilateral trade pact with India, and New Delhi is geared up for a “very high” degree of urgency in concluding trade deals with the US and the European Union, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. In an interactive…
Varasi: In a swipe at opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those hankering for power focus solely on promoting their own families, while his government works on the theme of inclusive development. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore here, he said, “Our guiding…
Varanasi (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here Friday morning, received a detailed briefing on the alleged gang-rape of a young woman in his constituency and asked officials to take the strictest possible action against those involved, according to a Uttar Pradesh government statement. Immediately after landing in Varanasi, the prime minister was briefed…
MS Shanker In a shocking show of defiance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has openly declared that her government will not implement the Waqf Amendment Act, 2024 — a law duly passed by both Houses of the Indian Parliament. Her remarks are not only constitutionally untenable but strike at the very heart of India’s…
Bengaluru: The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Thursday. Once the Royal Challengers were restricted to 163 for seven, the Capitals just…
Patna: At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, however,…
