PM Modi mourns death of sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of iconic Statue of Unity: 'He has immortalised national pride ...'
Celebrated for his mastery of bronze and realistic sculptures, Sutar is often compared to masters like Rodin and Michelangelo.
No toxic air debate in Lok Sabha today as showdown over G Ram G Bill takes centrestage
A discussion was supposed to be held on air pollution later in the day, however, the Lok Sabha got adjourned amid opposition uproar over G Ram G Bill
'Beneficial for entire world': PM Modi says India-Oman free trade pact to give new energy to bilateral relation
PM Modi invites companies from Oman to become partner in the growth story. He says India's economy is growing at a high rate because over the past 11 years, India has not just changed policies, but has also changed its economics.
Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid opposition protest
The opposition leaders have alleged that the Bill “attacks the soul of rights‑based guarantee by replacing it with a scheme ‘stacked against’ the states and workers” and “defies the ideals of the Father of the Nation” by dropping Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the law.
Hyderabad activists approach police seeking Zero FIR against Nitish Kumar over hijab video
Hyderabad-based activist Lubna Sarwath submitted a complaint to the Osmania University police, requesting the registration of a Zero FIR, citing media reports that the incident took place on December 15
Police files chargesheet in Zubeen Garg's death: 'Was instigated to venture into sea, not enough done to save him'
The SIT submitted a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet, including 8,698 pages of supporting documents, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of the Guwahati court earlier on Friday.
'I have people's trust': TVK's Vijay at first public rally in Tamil Nadu post Karur stampede
The rally, where at least 35,000 people showed up, is doubly significant because it takes place near ex-AIADMK leader K Sengottaiyan's hometown of Vijayamangalam.
Stalin writes to PM Modi on US tariffs: 'Wreaking havoc, Rs 15,000 crore export orders from Tiruppur wiped out'
I am writing to you with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding the escalating crisis in Tamil Nadu's export sectors, triggered by the punitive 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports, says CM.
Nasdaq remains optimistic on IPO listings despite AI narrative, says Edward Knight
Ambition remains high on both sides, as per Nasdaq's Edward Knight and USIBC's Atul Keshap at USIBC's 50th anniversary celebration at NSE
As Delhi chokes, Deputy CM Parvesh Verma blames Kejriwal: 'Bearing brunt of AAP's wrongdoing'
The political blame game came as stricter pollution-control measures kicked in across the city under GRAP-IV as Delhi continues to choke under a thick blanket of smog.
Hasina invokes 1971 as she questions Yunus’s Pakistan push: 'Disturbing echoes'
It comes as no surprise that Yunus is rushing to embrace Pakistan, a regional player he doesn’t understand, begging for any form of international validation, says Hasina.
India insurance move opens pension firms to 100% foreign holding
The measure is an 'enabler' that will help draw interest from global investors in the pension fund sector over time, chief of India's pension fund regulator said
OPINION | Nuclear energy bill is a milestone; private sector’s been given a stable legal framework
Lok Sabha on December 17 cleared the new nuclear energy bill, bringing the sector a step closer to introducing private investment in running a plant. Removing ambiguity on liability in the case of an incident may turn out to be the key change
Ashok Gehlot changes profile pic to 'Save Aravalli', asks Centre to reconsider definition
The former Rajasthan CM said it was his symbolic protest against the new interpretation under which hills lower than 100 metres are no longer being recognised as part of the Aravalli system.
Air India Express Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing at Kochi airport
The aircraft, with 160 passengers onboard, landed safely at 9.07 am under full emergency conditions.
'No proof of defection': How Telangana Speaker junked BRS case against 5 MLAs
BRS working president KT Rama Rao terms it 'a clear case of double standards' by Rahul Gandhi, and Congress in protecting the MLAs even after they allegedly admitted publicly to defecting 'in the name of development'.
Internet roasts Lalit Modi as he posts pre-birthday bash pic with Vijay Mallya
International photographer Jim Rydell shared details of the event on social media, thanking Lalit Modi for hosting what he described as a pre-70th birthday party in Mallya's honour.
India likely to protest US proposal to dismantle most-favoured-nation mechanism: Report
The US is set to table its proposal at the World Trade Organization, saying that the mechanism has failed reflect the economic realities
BMC polls on January 15: The ‘Marathi Manoos’ factor and how BJP plans to counter a Thackeray reunion
With the impending Uddhav-Raj reunion ahead of the BMC elections, the BJP is quietly recalibrating its strategy to counter a renewed Marathi identity push.
Nitish Kumar hijab row: JD(U) says judge Bihar CM by what he’s done for women
The incident, which happened on Monday at a function where AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters, sparked an outrage, following which the JD(U) stepped in for clarification
Pakistani gangster issues death threat to Nitish Kumar over hijab row: 'Apologise, or else...'
Shehzad Bhatti also questioned how a person holding a constitutional post could behave in such a manner and warned that Kumar should not later claim he was not cautioned.
‘Judges hitting sixes before retiring’: SC flags ‘unfortunate trend’, questions last moment orders
The remarks came while the bench led by the Chief Justice of India was hearing a petition filed by a principal district judge from Madhya Pradesh, who has challenged his suspension barely 10 days before his scheduled retirement.
Yogi's home turf back in focus: Why Gorakhpur has returned as BJP's most watched address in Uttar Pradesh
With CM Yogi Adityanath and new UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary both hailing from Gorakhpur, the eastern UP district is back in focus as a key power centre in the state.
Congress breaks ranks with MVA for BMC polls over Uddhav-Raj alliance: 'Who will vote for us?'
Will the North Indians, the Muslims, vote for us ? The ideology of MNS and Congress are different, we cannot have any alliance with them, says Congress leader.
