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Bhavani beats world No.1 on way to historic medal

For over a year as she shifted her training base from Italy to France post the Tokyo Olympics, an inconsistent Bhavani Devi patiently waited for results to complement her sense of refinement from the change.

SBI to offer lower rates to people for buying green home

State Bank of India (SBI) is looking to reintroduce a scheme that will encourage borrowers to buy units in green housing projects, offering them a 10-25 basis points (bps) discount on the prevailing interest rates, a person aware of the development said.

IndiGo places order for 500 Airbus jets in historic deal

The low-cost carrier said the aircraft will be delivered between 2030 and 2035

Ukraine war: Russia reports fierce fighting on front line

Russia reported fierce fighting on Sunday on three sections of the front line in Ukraine, a day after hosting an African peace mission that failed to spark enthusiasm from either Moscow or Kyiv.

Heavy rain triggers flooding, landslides in parts of country

Heavy rain lashed several states of the country, including Assam and Sikkim in northeast, Tamil Nadu in the south and Gujarat and Rajasthan in the west, on Monday, triggering flood-like conditions and landslides in many parts.

Sena vs Sena tussle heats up on party foundation day

Two events organised to mark the 57th foundation day of the Shiv Sena on Monday saw Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde accusing his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray of discarding the ideology of his late father Balasaheb Thackeray, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his US visit at a time when Manipur is in the grip of ethnic clashes.

Pro-Khalistan leader Nijjar killed in Canada

Unidentified assailants shot dead Hardeep Singh Nijjar, head of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one of the most wanted terrorists in India, outside a gurdwara in Canada's British Columbia province on Sunday evening, the third such mysterious death of a high-profile Khalistani leader in two months.

Soldier in Manipur shot at in unprovoked attack

A soldier was shot in the leg in unprovoked firing by unidentified persons in the Imphal West district of violence-hit Manipur on Sunday night, officials said on Monday.

Theatre commanders set to be four-star generals

The defence ministry is putting the finishing touches to a plan that will add momentum to its effort to create theatre commands or so-called jointsmanship of the three services, with four-star rank theatre commanders being at the heart of this radical idea, HT learns.

Civic governance takes a hit as MCD struggles to find feet

More than six months after elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the civic body continues to remain plagued with policy paralysis that is holding up new projects and impacting the lives of residents.

RO water plants for 20 slum clusters: CM

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday directed the Delhi Jal Board officials to prepare specific plans for each area where water contamination has been reported, and announced that reverse osmosis (RO)-based purification plants will be set up at 20 slum clusters across the city for supply of clean drinking water.

AAP slams Centre over 'rise in crime'

A day after a 19-year-old Delhi University student was stabbed to death outside a college, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) slammed the Centre and lieutenant governor VK Saxena for what they claimed was a deterioration in the law and-order situation in the Capital, and alleged that there is a growing fearlessness among criminals in the city.

Rain hits city, Met forecasts more

Delhi received light showers on Monday owing to the residual effects of cyclone Biparjoy, which cooled the city considerably and improved air quality, but led to high humidity.

Metro's QR-based e-ticket in trial stage, roll-out soon

THE QR CODE WILL BE GENERATED ON A MOBILE APP AFTER PAYMENT, WHICH CAN BE DONE THROUGH MULTIPLE OPTIONS. IT IS LIKELY TO BE OUT BY JUNE-END

UN adopts treaty to protect marine life in high seas

U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES SAID THE ADOPTION OF THE TREATY COMES AT A TIME WHEN OCEANS ARE UNDER THREAT

President Murmu plans steps to bring Rashtrapati Bhavan closer to the people

A plan to make the Rashtrapati Bhavan library, which is being digitised, open to researchers, even lay people; the celebration of statehood days, hitherto confined to respective state bhavans in the national capital, in the first citizen’s residence; and a possibility of throwing open the sports facilities of the presidential estate to children and professionals — these are just some of the ways in which President Droupadi Murmu, who turns 65 on Tuesday, is bringing Rashtrapati Bhavan closer to people, people familiar with the matter said.

Theatre commanders may be four-star rank generals

The defence ministry is putting the finishing touches to a plan that will add momentum to its effort to create theatre commands or so-called jointsmanship of the three services, with four-star rank theatre commanders being at the heart of this radical idea, HT learns.

Rain brings down temperature in Capital, more spells expected

Delhi received light showers on Monday owing to the residual effects of cyclone Biparjoy, which cooled the city considerably and improved air quality, but led to high humidity.

Flood alerts to heatwaves: States face weather extremes

Several parts of India experienced extreme weather conditions on Monday - there was flooding in the northeastern states including Assam and Sikkim, heavy rain in arid Rajasthan triggered by cyclone Biparjoy, waterlogging in parts of Tamil Nadu, and the death toll from the heatwave in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha climbed to 114 weather vagaries laid bare the impact of the climate crisis.

IndiGo places order for 500 Airbus aircraft in mega deal

The country's largest airline, IndiGo, on Monday announced an order for 500 Airbus A320 aircraft, making it the largest plane order placed by any Indian airline as it surpassed Air India's order of 470 aircraft in March this year.

Trip to herald deeper ties, go beyond individual deals: India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US is set to take forward the road map for defence industrial cooperation, which envisages greater links between defence industries and research organisations of the two sides, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Monday.

Substantive results will mark Modi visit: US NSA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming State visit to the US will be defined by substantive outcomes in defence, high-technology, economic cooperation, and deeper people-to-people ties between the two countries, President Joe Biden's national security adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan has said.

Flavour Of Pride: Delhiites Dig Rainbow Cakes

In Pride Month, when every celebration is drenched in rainbow hues, how can food be left behind!

Had Apprehensions, No Reservations: Prabhas On Playing Lord Ram

The actor understands the responsibility that comes with his character in Adipurush, says he just wanted to deliver an honest performance

Telecom, Education, AI: India, US Set For Major Deliverables

The two sides will also discuss the importance of “openness and freedom”, values that have become more crucial as India and the US become trusted partners.

No Vision: India Look For Rohit's Successor

Good teams thrive on a clear line of succession. Earmarking your future leader ensures a smooth transition process and the results are there to see when it has been implemented well. From M S Dhoni to Virat Kohli from Brendon McCullum to Kane Williamson, from Ricky Ponting to Michael Clarke, the baton was passed on smoothly and success followed. This time though, despite the transition phase being upon India, surprisingly there’s no clear succession plan in place.

Khawaja out to a 'fielding trap' on rain-marred Day 3

Australia could not have asked for a better countermeasure than what Usman Khawaja used as the left-handed opener held off England bowlers for almost eight hours at the Edgbaston Test on Sunday.

Sakshi and Babita trade accusations

In a fresh tweet on Sunday, Sakshi Malik said the comments in the video pokes fun on Rana and Phogat for their roles in undermining the wrestlers' protest but it was not understood.

Satwik-Chirag make history

The pair beats world champions in final of Indonesia Open, becoming the first from India to win a Super 1000 event

Industry bodies highlight key issues in tackling online fraud

A sluggish system to support victims, inadequate attention to architectural and technological planning, and law enforcement response lacking in sufficient infrastructure are some of the key issues in tackling online fraud in India, said industry bodies Data Security Council of India and Nasscom.