INDIA
Actions by Bangladeshi forces not directed against India: Army chief Dwivedi
He said all three Services are maintaining active contact with their counterparts.
DEFENCE
With Pinaka, Pralay and BrahMos at core, India needs its own dedicated 'Rocket Force Command', says army chief
Speaking to the media during his annual Army Day press conference, he said modern warfare has blurred the distinction between rockets and missiles, with both now capable of delivering decisive impact
INDIA
‘Not gender equality, but neutrality’: What the Army chief said on women in combat roles
Speaking at his first press conference of 2026, General Dwivedi said the Army’s approach was different from broader societal structures, which continue to be organised along gender lines.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dhurandhar drives record footfalls for PVR INOX; December box office performance stands out
Last year, as many as 37 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office, spanning Hindi, regional, and global titles.
POLITICS
Vijay's film triggers political row as Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tamil culture’ remark draws BJP's Jallikattu swipe
"It was Rahul Gandhi's Congress led UPA Govt which insulted the sentiment, culture and pride of Tamil people by demeaningly terming the revered Jallikattu barbaric, says BJP.
INDIA
Kathua encounter breaks out during search op in Billawar; Jaish commander ‘likely trapped’
An encounter broke out during a search operation in Jammu’s Kathua district, with security forces exchanging fire with terrorists in the Billawar area.
BUSINESS
Footwear firm RedTape shares settle 10% higher as report says founders eye stake sale, tap Blackstone, KKR
RedTape is seeking proposals from private equity firms Blackstone and KKR, as its founding family looks to sell a majority stake.
BUSINESS
Nifty Reclaims 25,700 Amid Expiry Day Volatility| Banks Back In Green| Closing Bell Live
Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Sandip Agarwal, Fund Manager, Sowilo Investment Managers and Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst, Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd
INDIA
'Any leader who has been to jail': Owaisi questions RSS role in India's freedom struggle
He criticised the ruling BJP for using such narratives to push its Hindutva agenda and distract from governance failures.
DEFENCE
Army chief outlines India's mega drone push: 5,000 per command, 100 km strike range
India has already test-fired drones with a range of about 100 km and plans to extend this further, army chief said.
BUSINESS
Bank of Maharashtra Q3 result: PAT rises 26.5% to Rs 1,779.33 crore
Other income of the bank surged 18.41 percent in the December quarter to Rs 932.86 crore from the year-ago period
INDIA
Army chief: Pakistan ‘mistakenly’ released list of 150 killed in Op Sindoor, we analysed it and found...
Operation Sindoor accelerated the Indian Army’s drone integration, with new infantry and artillery units raised and Pakistan losses assessed, says Army Chief.
INDIA
'Girls told to do housework in North India, study in Tamil Nadu': DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s remarks trigger row
The DMK MP described Tamil Nadu as the best-performing state in the country and praised MK Stalin as "the best Chief Minister in India."
BUSINESS
No more 10-minute delivery: Centre steps in, asks Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy to drop time limit
The move comes after Mandaviya held discussions with officials from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy and Zomato, during which he urged the companies to eliminate rigid delivery time promises in the interest of protecting delivery workers.
INDIA
Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A: What it means for corruption probes
Supreme Court splits on validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, sending the prior sanction issue to the Chief Justice for a larger bench.
BUSINESS
Delhi High Court allows Zydus to sell cheaper biosimilar of cancer drug Nivolumab in public interest
The latest ruling comes just four months ahead of the expiry of BMS' patent on Nivolumab, sold under the brand name Opdiva, which is due to lapse on May 2, 2026.
FUNDING
Dazzl raises $3.2 million in seed funding from Stellaris, to build quick commerce platform for beauty services
The funds will be used to pilot Dazzl’s on-demand beauty services across Bengaluru micro-markets and build a scalable operations and go-to-market playbook
INDIA
Army chief reiterates India's stance on Shaksgam Valley, says 1963 Pak-China pact 'illegal'
Dwivedi, who was addressing an annual media briefing in New Delhi, said that India does not support any activity in the region.
INDIA
'Beggar from Tamil Nadu': Shiv Sena (UBT) escalates Annamalai offensive, slams his remarks on Mumbai
Saamana also alleges that the Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde led government in Maharashtra had tarnished the state's image by engaging in corrupt practices and "crushing the Marathi language, culture, and its identity."
DEFENCE
Indian Army chief on J&K situation since Op Sindoor: 'Sensitive but ...' | WATCH
Indian Army chief on J&K situation since Op Sindoor: 'Sensitive but ...' | WATCH
INDIA
BRICS 2026: Jaishankar unveils lotus-inspired logo and official website as India assumes chairmanship
The official BRICS India 2026 website will serve as a central platform to share information on summits, initiatives, and official documents. It is designed to enhance transparency and facilitate timely engagement among member nations.
INDIA
Supreme Court on every life lost to dog bite: ‘Will impose heavy compensation on state govts’
It is because of the Union and state governments that the problem has multiplied 1000 times. Complete failure on the part of the Union and state governments, says top court.
WORLD
Sheikh Hasina says minorities in 'grave danger' in Bangladesh: 'Yunus govt's rule of terror led to fear'
According to Hasina, the Yunus government's 'rule of terror' has created an atmosphere of fear, forced displacement and weakened Bangladesh's secular fabric.
POLITICS
Why has EC blocked Ladki Bahin scheme advance payout in Maharashtra?
The state Congress slammed the Mahayuti government, claiming the ruling party leaders were "selfish brothers" who expect votes as a 'return gift' from the women beneficiaries.
