Cong holds massive rally in NE Delhi

The Delhi Congress on Monday held a rally in Mustafabad, one of the areas hit by the 2020 communal riots, in northeast Delhi, and attacked the BJP-led Centre over inflation and unemployment as party leaders sought to reconnect with its traditional Muslim vote bank and revive its lost public support in the Capital.

Excise case probe: ED summons Kejriwal for questioning on Nov 2

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before it on November 2 in connection with its money laundering probe in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, people familiar with the development said on Monday.

Sisodia to stay in jail as SC denies bail over excise case

SISODIA WAS FIRST ARRESTED ON FEBRUARY 26 BY CBI, AND THEN BY ED IN A MONEY LAUNDERING CASE STEMMING FROM THE CBI FIR

Decide on MLAs by end of year, Maha speaker told by SC

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide on a bunch of disqualification petitions linked to the vertical split in the Shiv Sena by December 31 and those connected to the split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by January 31, emphasising that sanctity of the anti-defection law must be maintained.

Cup boost that goes beyond cricket

Ricky Martin sung these lines for FIFA France 98'. Give it to India's supporters and they will dance to its beat with more merriment as the home team romps to victory after victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Stable govt behind quick development: PM in Guj

Rapid development across India is garnering praise across the world and this is due to the power of the people who have elected a stable government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that the country is on a path towards becoming a developed nation by the centenary of its independence in 2047.

Batting First? No Problem As Bowlers Brush Aside England

Rohit's 87 helped set challenging total on a tough pitch. Shami and Bumrah then ruled with the ball

Dedicated this year particularly to films, web shows: Aniruddh

Actor Aniruddh Dave, known for his roles in TV shows such as Bandhan and Ruk Jaana Nahi, has taken a step back from daily soaps to explore films and web shows. \"I had dedicated this year particularly to films and web shows,\" Dave tells us, adding, \"In fact, after doing Patiala Babes and Lockdown Ki Love Story, I wanted to do something different in terms of acting. So, I waited a little this year.\"

'IT WAS NERVEWRACKING TO LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT MY DAUGHTER'

New mum Rochelle Rao Sequeira talks about the feeling of being away from her baby for the first time

Two worlds collide: Salman and Ronaldo in one frame!

This was a picture nobody saw coming! At a recent event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, actor Salman Khan and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo-superstars in their respective fields-were snapped together, sending the internet into a tizzy.

Grant's India partners with HT City Unwind for a 3-day music fest

Grant's India Ga collaborated with one of the largest food and music festivals in the country, HT City Unwind. This threeday extravaganza unfolded in Delhi at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and drew a crowd of over 50,000 enthusiasts. With Grant's India as the official celebrations partner, the event witnessed scintillating performances by leading artistes from across genres.

Fury wins by split decision after scare

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance on his boxing debut on Sunday, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision. Two judges gave Fury the fight 96-93 and 95-94, and the other judge favored Ngannou 95-94.

Haaland seals derby for City; Reds stand by Diaz

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City inflicted more pain on Manchester United with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford to close within two points of Premier League leaders Tottenham.

Grit and resilience lead Boks to record 4th World Cup win

South Africa defend rugby world title beating arch rivals New Zealand by point in the final

US polls: Trump pledges reimposition of Muslim 'travel ban' if re-elected

Donald Trump used a speech to a Republican Jewish convention on Saturday to promise reimposition of a controversial travel ban that targeted a slew of mostly Muslim countries if he gets re-elected.

Maruti sees 19% growth in festive season

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country's largest carmaker, is seeing a surge in deliveries as it fulfils long-standing orders for new models amid easing chip availability and high consumer interest during the ongoing festive season.

IT cos see 1st fall in headcount in 25 yrs

Workforce shrinks at 9 of top 10 software services firms as clients cut spending Devina Sengupta &

Adani gives Navi Mumbai airport project $1 bn push

The Adani Group has invested close to $1 billion in Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd, in a bid to start operations by December next year, two people with direct knowledge of the development said.

Santiniketan plaque row intensifies, Visva-Bharati V-C hits back at CM

Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty hit back at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, a day after she urged the Centre to remove the plaques on UNESCO World Heritage Site status to Santiniketan. \"The plaques do not have the name of Visva Bharati's founder Rabindranath Tagore, which is an insult to the Nobel laureate,\" she had said.

Climate crisis spurs olive oil price surge

One of the healthiest cooking oils is now the priciest, all due to the impact of climate change on the plantations in southern Europe -- the world's production hub for olives.

Progress on carbon markets key for climate talks: Experts

Creating an official global carbon market that can help generate climate finance for developing countries would be one of the major issues to be discussed at the upcoming UN climate summit in Dubai, an official said. \"We see carbon markets as a really important component of COP28. We are having a lot of discussions with parties on carbon markets and how we can revive them,\" an official from the United Arab Emirates said on Friday.

India potential investment site for new Irish sovereign wealth fund

THE NEW FUND IS DESIGNED TO MEET FUTURE COSTS FROM CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS, DIGITALISATION, AN AGEING POPULATION, AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Moitra breached govt policy by sharing login details, says BJP's Dubey

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday continued to target Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra amid the ongoing 'cash-for-query' row, accusing her of breaching security policies for government websites and emails by allegedly sharing her parliamentary login details with businessman Darshan Hiranandani.

Fixed 5-year tenure may be part of law panel's 'one poll' strategy

The 22nd Law Commission, which is working on a report to address gaps in conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, is discussing several ideas to address hung assemblies and early dissolution of government, people familiar with the matter said.

Shah lauds state's growth under BJP, urges people to vote for development

Vote for development, not to make someone an MLA or a minister, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday during a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, as he hailed the state's growth under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime and accused the previous Congress government of making MP \"bimaru (laggard)\".

PM reiterates 'vocal for local' pitch ahead of festive season

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch to be \"vocal for local\" as he urged people to buy indigenous products during the upcoming festive season, in the 106th episode of his monthly \"Mann ki Baat\" broadcast, where he also announced the launch of a nationwide \"Mera Yuva Bharat\" platform on October 31- the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

'There was only fire and smoke': Blast witnesses recount horror

It was 9:30 am, and like everyone else in the hall, VK Michael’s, hands were clasped, his eyes shut in prayer. For three days, close to 2,500 people at the Zamra International Convention Centre in Kalamassery, 20 km from Kochi, had followed the same routine. They had collected for a three-day zonal conference of the Christian group, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and it would always start at this time with a prayer that would last about two minutes.

Visas for Canadians remain suspended in nine categories

Issuance of visas in nine categories for Canadians to travel to India remains suspended, according to an update from Ottawa to its travel advisory. Four categories of visas started being serviced on Thursday after being suspended on September 21. However, others are still not being issued, including e-visas and transit visas.

IED with timer fuse likely behind blast; NIA, NSG teams reach Kerala

INVESTIGATORS SAID THEY FOUND BATTERIES AND WIRES AT BLAST SCENE, WHICH ESTABLISHES USE OF A TIMER, BUT A FORENSIC EXAMINATION WILL CONFIRM THE TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE

DSS resumes sharing pollution source data

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) from Sunday resumed sharing data on the sources of pollution contributing to Delhi's PM2.5 levels through its Decision Support System (DSS), days after the institute initially limited access to the portal.