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This gripping tale isn't as clever as it intends to be

If you're in the mood for a fast-paced weekend thriller that's easy to dive into, The Wrong Daughter by Dandy Smith might just fit the bill.

North Korea says its nuclear weapons not a 'bargaining chip'

North Korea said on Saturday its nuclear weapons are not meant for negotiations but are intended for combat use against enemies that threaten its people and world peace, its state media reported.

Indian National Arrested in the U.S. Over Sexual Assault Charge

An Indian national is among four persons arrested by US immigration authorities over charges related to sexual assault.

I wanted to be with someone strong, independent, and my wife is all that: Rajeev

Actor Rajeev Khandelwal first met his wife, Manjiri Khandelwal, through his close friend Mamta Sengupta (Manjiri's elder sister) in 2008.

Nair 100* guides Vidarbha but SKY fails to get going

Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264/6 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Tamil Nadu here on Saturday.

Rare Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at Sotheby's auction

A rare Stradivarius violin, made over 300 years ago by Antonio Stradivari during his so-called golden period, fetched $11.3 million at auction in New York on Friday, Sotheby's said.

US Judge Blocks Trump From Placing USAID Staff On Leave

A federal judge on Friday dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback in their dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), ordering a temporary halt to plans to pull thousands of agency staffers off the job.

Looking forward to showcasing a new side of me to the audience

Actor Parul Gulati will be seen doing intense action in the upcoming web series Dunali, in which she will play the role of a dacoit.

US Judge Pauses Trump's Plan to Put USAID Workers on Leave

A judge on Friday temporarily allowed roughly 2,700 US Agency for International Development (USAID) employees put on leave by President Donald Trump's administration to go back to work, pausing aspects of a plan to dismantle the agency.

Judge Bars Musk's DOGE From Accessing US Treasury Records

A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

Jyothi aims for fresh surge after Paris Olympics disappointment

There are good reasons why Jyothi Yarraji calls her recent stint in South Africa the \"best training camp\" she has been to.

Want To See Single Parent, Working Mum Roles'

Actor Genelia Deshmukh reflects on her busy year, break from acting, and prioritising the quality of roles she takes on

'I would like to see Alia and Ayushmann in a romantic film'

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says she is a fan of romantic stories and rues that very few films are being made in the genre.

FA Cup: Maguire Strikes Late as Man United Beat Leicester City 2-1

Harry Maguire headed a last-gasp winner as FA Cup holders Manchester United came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 on Friday, denying Ruud van Nistelrooy a fairytale return to Old Trafford.

Lower EMIs soon? What the RBI decision will mean for borrowers

Corporate and retail loans (including home loans) will get cheaper as the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) pivoted its policy by cutting the policy rate for the first time in five years.

Need to sell 50,000 EVs per month to be profitable: Ola CEO

Homegrown electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric will need to consistently sell 50,000 units every month in order to achieve profitability, its founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal said on Friday.

At UFC, Jubli eager to show his skill set in biggest night

Fighting against Australia's Salkilld in the lightweight division, the Indian will need to put his best foot forward

Iyer's selection call exposes loose ends in ODI strategy

Any tweak in the top order for left-right combination cannot come at the expense of an in-form player

SC relaxes order on listing of bail pleas before same judge

SC SAID THOUGH BAIL PLEAS FROM SAME FIR SHOULD BE PLACED BEFORE SAME JUDGE, ANY CHANGE IN THE JUDICIAL ROSTERS WOULD NOT DISRUPT COURT PROCEEDINGS

M&M shrugs off muted festival sales, rides SUV wave

Mahindra & Mahindra's (M&M) bet on premium sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and the high demand for its SUVs helped it better negotiate the margin squeeze that its peers faced during the October-December quarter.

Trump slaps ICC with sanctions over Israel case

US President Donald Trump has authorised economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of US citizens or US allies such as Israel, drawing condemnation - but also some praise - abroad.

'INDIA WORKING OUT LOGISTICS FOR RANA'S SURRENDER'

India is in touch with American authorities to work out modalities for the extradition of terror convict Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, following the US Supreme Court's rejection of his appeal, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday.

Liverpool thrash Spurs to reach League Cup final

Liverpool overturned a first leg deficit to reach the League Cup final with a 4-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday, ramping up the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

New I-T bill gets Cabinet nod, may be tabled in LS next week

The Union cabinet on Friday approved the New Income Tax Bill that proposes to bring in a sweeping legal overhaul to make I-T regulation more concise and simple, incorporating the changed tax slabs and tax rates announced in the budget presented on February 1.

Impeached Duterte won't rule out a run for the presidency

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday she had yet to consider stepping down and was still weighing a run for president despite her dramatic impeachment this week by the House of Representatives.

Deepika digs deep into her mental reserves

Avishek Roy avishek.roy@htlive.​com NEW DELHI: Deepika Kumari is eager to return to the drawing board for the Olympic cycle. An Olympic medal has eluded her but despite repeated setbacks, India's most decorated archer has not given up on her ambition. Avishek Roy avishek.roy@htlive.​com NEW DELHI: Deepika Kumari is eager to return to the drawing board for the Olympic cycle. An Olympic medal has eluded her but despite repeated setbacks, India's most decorated archer has not given up on her ambition.

Congress Hopes for Revival in Vote Share

Going by the exit polls and recent election trends, the Congress is unlikely to make much of a dent in Delhi, and party leaders are hoping for increased representation and a jump in vote share to keep morale up.

Bihar NDA MPs Meet Modi, Thank Him for Budget Boost

Lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) from Bihar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to thank him for the budgetary provisions made for the poll-bound state.

US intel worries it may be next for Trump's DOGE-led purges

The Trump administration's campaign to root out perceived disloyalty or waste at the Justice Department, the US Agency for International Development and other federal agencies has lawmakers and former senior spy officials worried that the intelligence community is up next for a purge.

Verdict eve drama: Charges of poaching; probe by ACB

High political drama gripped the Capital on the eve of counting for the assembly elections on Friday as anti-corruption bureau (ACB) officials reached the residence of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over the latter's allegations that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were attempting to bribe and poach Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates through what they called \"Operation Lotus\".