Electoral bond pleas to be heard on Oct 31

After a gap of more than two years, the Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed October 31 and November 1 to finally hear a clutch of petitions that have challenged the validity of the central government's electoral bonds (EB) scheme as a source of political funding.

Modi gets phone call from Netanyahu, condemns terrorism in all its forms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned all forms of terrorism during a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and raised the issue of the safety and security of Indian citizens in Israel.

Who Is Afraid Of The Politics Of Caste?

The promise of a caste census could influence outcomes in the upcoming assembly elections but not do much for the cause of universal welfarism

Sunak's India Visit Linked To Progress In FTA Talks

A planned visit by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to India at the end of October is being linked to positive outcomes in ongoing negotiations between the two countries on a free trade agreement (FTA), people with knowledge of the discussions said on Monday.

Israel 'Just Getting Started,' Says Netanyahu

Israel’s PM vowed to change the Middle East’, as Hamas said it will begin executing an Israeli captive in return for any new Israeli bombing

Food For Thought: How Diet Impacts Mental Health

You are what you eat - this age-old expression best sums up the integral role that diet plays in one's physical and mental well-being. On World Mental Health Day today, we delve into the undeniable role of nutrition in safeguarding mental as well as emotional well-being and how we can nourish our minds by consuming the right food.

Sarah Jane Dias: Things started getting better slowly

Actor Sarah Jane Dias opens up about being \"clinically diagnosed with anxiety and depression\", revealing that her journey through these challenges inspired her to launch a wellness podcast.

Pumpkin spice: Flavour of autumn

As autumn approaches, social media is seeing an influx of the pumpkin spice aesthetic.

TAAPSEE STOPS PROMOTING HER FILM, FELT BULLDOZED BY STUDIO

Taapsee Pannu was quite gung ho about her debut big-screen production Dhak Dhak, co-produced by Viacom18, which she was actively promoting on social media. However, just days before its release (October 13), Pannu has distanced herself from all kinds of promotions and even deleted her social media posts about the film. We've learnt that the conflict goes beyond lack of promotion at the studio's end.

From spin to Proteas batting: Opening round sets the tone

Specialist spinners have made an early splash, and South Africa have made heads turn in unexpected ways

India will have to be flexible all the way through

If the nature of pitches for India's remaining matches was left to the discretion of Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, they may want to carry the Chepauk track around on this World Cup caravan.

Worth the wait in loads of runs, Rahul vindicates team's faith

The thinktank didn’t get frustrated with Rahul's string of injuries and they are now reaping rewards

Govt may extend foodgrain subsidy beyond December

Concerned about fresh inflationary pressures due to deteriorating global geopolitical situation, the government may extend its free foodgrain scheme beyond the December deadline and take pre-emptive steps to shield the poor from sudden spike in food and fuel rates ahead of crucial elections, three people aware of the development said.

Investors flee shares amid war fear

Surging crude oil prices emerge as a major concern for investors in India

Claudia Goldin wins Nobel for work on women's pay

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2023 was awarded to Claudia Goldin, professor of economics at Harvard University, for \"having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes\".

Seoul and Delhi, new partners in Indo-Pacific

Τhe India conversation in the power corridors of Seoul is increasingly gaining traction as New Delhi finds space documents. While India is mapped as a \"key regional strategic partner\" in the National Security Strategy (NSS) document, the Indo-Pacific Strategy identifies India as a \"leading regional partner with shared values\".

Subsidised loans to co-ops set to reach ₹50k-cr: Shah

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is set to achieve a nearly tenfold growth in disbursing financial assistance since 2013-14, home and cooperation minister Amit Shah said on Monday at the 89th general council meeting of the state-backed entity.

Two girls found beheaded in UP; elder sister arrested

POLICE SAID THE 18-YEAR-OLD HAS CONFESSED TO THE CRIME AND THEY ARE TRYING TO ASCERTAIN MOTIVE IN THIS CASE

Anger over Manipur atrocity video

MANIPUR GOVT SAYS THE VICTIM IS LINKED TO THE ASSAULT ON TWO WOMEN ON MAY 4

2.2 bn could face heat waves beyond survival limit: Study

India and the Indus Valley, with a combined population of around 2.2 billion, will experience the first deadly moist heat waves and, subsequently, substantial increases in accumulated hot hours per year, a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has said.

{WHAT'S AT STAKE FOR CONGRESS} - Polls put caste census demand, INDIA to test

Hours before Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the dates for the next round of state elections, the Congress' top leadership had gathered in Delhi to firm up their election strategy. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) had only one big agenda, with chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Siddaramaiah, Bhupesh Baghel and Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu joining the deliberations of the highest decision-making body to get everyone on board to push for the caste census, something the party considers key to its Lok Sabha campaign.

Govt schemes' success, Modi factor key for BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is banking on collective leadership, the reach, effectiveness and success of its large welfare schemes, and an aggressive electoral campaign built around Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent the outcome of the upcoming polls in five states from being a repeat of 2018 when it suffered a setback, losing power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

KCR eyes 3rd term; Cong emerges as a key contender

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will go into what is set to be Telangana's most keenly contested election in its decade-long history, with the Election Commission announcing that the state will vote on November 30 and results will be announced December 3.

'Hindutva' plank takes centre stage in BJP stronghold; Cong hopes to gain ground

Madhya Pradesh has been the bastion of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2003, except for a 15-month interregnum between December 2018 and March 2020 when Congress leader Kamal Nath was the chief minister. The party is making all-out attempt to retain the state, which goes to polls next month, with chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- who has been in charge since 2005, except for the 15-months mentioned above -- announcing a slew of social welfare schemes including monthly allowance of ₹1,500 to every woman of the state, a cooking gas cylinder for ₹450 every month and interest free loans to farmers who repay loans on time. The pre-poll measures announced this fiscal alone, are worth ₹80,000 crore, according to a state finance department estimate.

Pan-India caste census in Cong's LS election pitch

The Congress will conduct a nationwide caste census if voted to power and implement 33% quota for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies at the earliest, the party's highest decision-making announced on Monday, with senior leader Rahul Gandhi saying a caste-based headcount was a progressive and powerful step to emancipate poor people.

Collegium's proposals can't remain in limbo: SC to govt

The Collegium's recommendations to appoint judges cannot remain in limbo, the Supreme Court told the Centre on Monday, emphasising that instead of sitting on them indefinitely, the government must either notify those appointments or send them back citing specific objections.

Man bludgeoned to death with brick in S Delhi park

A 22-year-old man died after he was allegedly beaten up and attacked with bricks at a park in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi over suspicion that he helped the suspect's sister elope with a man, police said, adding that the man succumbed to his injuries on Sunday a day later after the assault.

'Autonomy to decide': SC allows woman to end 26-wk pregnancy

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a married woman to terminate her 26-week-old pregnancy, stressing that it recognises a woman's right over her body and the autonomy to decide that she was unfit to bring up the child considering her circumstances.

Awarding those who turned disability into strength: CM

Eleven differently abled people on Monday were conferred the state awards for their extraordinary achievements fields, including sports, art and entrepreneurship.

Munak breach repaired, supply to be regular soon

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Monday said the breach in the channel-lined canal (CLC) or the Munak canal in Haryana's Sonepat district has been repaired, with full-scale operations likely to be restored by Tuesday afternoon.