SCREENING NOW, AT THE CRACK OF DAWN

You snooze, you lose the chance for catching the FDFS as show timings start as early as 5am for films like Jawan that releases today

'Films have the power to shape opinions'

It has been five years of \"tremendous learning\" in showbiz for Mrunal Thakur.

Why Kishan needs to be part of India's playing XI

As things stand, Ishan Kishan may start the World Cup from the bench. Going by the pecking order that is not based on recent form, KL Rahul is set to be India's No.5 despite not playing competitive cricket since May. The remainder of the Asia Cup and the ODIs against Australia should provide ample warm up.

RBI guv to fintech players: Set up self-regulatory body soon

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday asked fintech players to set up a self-regulatory organization within a year.

Xi Jinping pulled up by party elders at secret meeting

On Monday, it was announced that President Xi Jinping will not attend an upcoming summit of the Group of 20 major economies in India.

Storms kill 45 in Brazil, Mediterranean, Europe

Storms have killed at least 14 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, with a Greek region hit by more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year, officials said on Wednesday, while an extratropical cyclone in southern Brazil caused floods in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving more than 1,600 homeless.

'Akhand Bharat to be reality before today's youngsters get old'

Akhand Bharat or undivided India will be a reality before the current generation of young people grows old, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday, adding that circumstances were evolving in that direction.

Shinde govt accepts Maratha protesters' OBC quota demand

Marathas from the central Maharashtra region can access reservation under the other backward classes (OBC) category if they can produce a certificate from the Nizam era classifying them as Kunbi, a sub-caste, the state government announced on Wednesday, accepting a demand from the dominant community.

'Sanatana' remark furore: FIRs filed against DMK, BJP leaders

Multiple cases have been filed in various parts of the country in connection with Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial remark on Sanatana Dharma and reactions against it.

PM to start bilaterals with US, neighbour, maritime partner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bangladesh and US President Joe Biden on Friday, ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi over the weekend, people familiar with the matter said.

From markets to roads, Delhi ready for G20'

Delhi is ready for hosting the G20 Summit, the Delhi government said on Wednesday, and congratulated all agencies for the elaborate work done to beautify the city and revamp its infrastructure for the global event.

2023 summer, ever recorded the hottest in the world

The year 2023 is on track to go down in history as the hottest ever after data released on Wednesday showed that the planet sweltered under its hottest summer, as the climate crisis and an emerging El Nino pushed up temperatures, triggering extreme weather across regions.

Delhi traffic out of gear again, festivals add to pre-G20 curbs

A religious procession around Connaught Place on Wednesday aggravated the traffic mess in and around New Delhi, adding to the stringent curbs in place ahead of the G20 Summit and leaving commuters stuck in stop-start jams, even as another lot of road closures crippled commutes for a second straight day.

Sonia writes to Modi, lists issues for special session

Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to demand discussions on nine issues, including fresh revelations on the Adani Group, price rise and caste census, in the upcoming special session, prompting a sharp response from parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, who accused her of politicising Parliament.

NO FORM OF EXTREMISM IS ACCEPTABLE IN UK, SAYS SUNAK

Allaying India's concerns over activities of proKhalistani elements in the UK, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted on Wednesday that no form of extremism is acceptable, adding that the right to hold lawful protest does not extend to violent or threatening behaviour.

G20 nations close to sealing DPI, debt, MDB, crypto pacts

The G20 Summit under the Indian presidency will see leaders endorse close to 10 substantial deliverables on the finance track, including a financial inclusion action plan 2024-26 based on the Indian template of digital public infrastructure (DPI); a \"risk-proof\" global framework for crypto assets; a framework to reform, strengthen and restructure multilateral development banks (MDBs); a country-specific climate assessment and transition plan; and a greater push to meet sustainable development goals (SDGs), two persons familiar with negotiations said.

Fires, Floods And Heatwaves: More Climate Chaos Unfolds

Parts of Greece were inundated on Tuesday while temperatures were expected to soar in the UK and France

The Learnings For India From Its G20 Journey

It is tempting to focus on what hasn't happened during India's G20 presidency.

Axar likely to play only if India need a third spinner

India's ODI World Cup squad, announced by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and skipper Rohit Sharma in a media interaction on Tuesday, was along expected lines given that only the 18 players part of the extended Asia Cup squad in Sri Lanka were in the fray. Pacer Prasidh Krishna, left-hand batter Tilak Varma and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson-a reserve for KL Rahul in Sri Lanka have understandably missed out. While Agarkar and Sharma said they are happy with the balance of the 15-member contingent, the composition of the spin attack - Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel - is likely to draw debate in the coming weeks.

Tahir Raj Bhasin's 'exotic' Greek sojourn

Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, took a break from his busy schedule to embark on a trip to Greece. Calling it a \"phenomenal and exotic\" location, the actor, who recently returned from the country, tells us, \"The country has a mix of ancient architecture and western culture. I went there to attend my college friend's wedding, where I got a chance to witness the customs of a Greek wedding. There is so much similarity between our cultures! Even their celebrations are all about fun, food and dancing.\"

I NEVER RAN AFTER FILM MUSIC: DARSHAN

The musician prefers indie music as the process of making singles is organic, something Bollywood music is largely devoid of

Zverev makes a point against Sinner, sets up Alcaraz battle

Alexander Zverev was in a bit of a shock moments after he beat Jannik Sinner in the US Open fourth round. At the start of his on-court interview, he was told by Brad Gilbert that he had just played his longest-ever match in the tournament. \"Really?\" asked the German with a look of disbelief.

Is the squad strong enough to win it?

Talent and pedigree are there but none of India’s top stars have played together in recent times, and X-factors may play a more crucial role than the team’s core

Average tax return processing time reduced to 10 days: CBDT

The average time taken to process income tax returns after its verification by the tax payer has been reduced to 10 days, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Service sector growth slows down in August

Service sector growth, as measured by the Services Purchasing Managers Index, hits 60.1 points in August on increased export business activity, according to the data released by the S&P Global Market Intelligence on Thursday. The slightly lower reading was expected as the July services PMI of 62.3 was the highest since 2010.

Share purchases by foreign-owned firms under Reserve Bank scanner

Banking regulator sends notices asking whether the firms would want to settle

EU to redefine its relations with Africa at G20 summit

The European Union plans(EU) to take advantage of the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin from this week's Group of 20 to reach out to nations of the so-called Global South in a high-level meeting with African leaders on the summit's sidelines.

Simultaneous polls may hurt federalism

State and national polls at the same time can offer national parties a structural advantage, undercutting the space for regional parties

PM focuses on tribals, Cong on vote bank politics: Shah in MP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government focuses on the welfare of tribals, Dalits, the poor and the backward classes unlike the Congress, which indulges in “minority appeasement”, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday as he attacked the opposition party in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.

Talks between Maratha quota agitation leader, Maha govt fail

The stalemate over the Maratha quota issue continued on Tuesday after a delegation of Maharashtra government failed to convince Manoj Jarange-Patil, who has been observing a hunger strike since August 29 demanding reservation for the community, to end the protest.