CATEGORIES

Toll in Jaipur highway crash fire climbs to 20

The toll from last week's LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway climbed to 20 as another person succumbed to their injuries at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur on Saturday, police said.

Hijab remarks, 2-child norm trigger controversies in 2024

Several political slugfests erupted over the last year over controversies caused by events and statements made by prominent leaders in Rajasthan.

3 mins |

EAM, Trump's NSA Pick Waltz Discuss India-US Partnership

External affairs minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the next US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on Friday evening (local time) during his visit to the United States. The two leaders held discussions on bilateral partnership and current global issues, and Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to working with Waltz.

Hania Aamir alleges assault by event organisers in the US

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has accused the organisers of a meet-and-greet event in Dallas (US) of verbal assault.

Making good films, not sequels, is more important: Imtiaz

This year, franchise films like Stree 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Pushpa 2: The Rule emerged as some of the biggest box-office successes.

Richa Chadha: Why do we have only men in the FFI jury?

Actor Richa Chadha has never been one to mince her words. In the wake of Laapataa Ladies failing to make it to the Oscar shortlist, Chadha asserts the need for women's representation in the Film Federation of India's (FFI) 13-member jury, which selects India's official entry to the Academy Awards.

Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda spotted; are they going to ring in the New Year's together?

Actors Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda started their careers together in the industry with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies (2023). Since then, they have been spotted spending time together, which has sparked dating rumours. Now, it looks like the rumoured couple is all set to spend the New Year's together.

India Lose Five After Smith's Heroics Put Australia On Top

Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.

Hockey India League: Delhi SG Pipers To Take On Gonasika

A new era in Indian hockey will be ushered in when the much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) restarts with the opening clash between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika of Vizag here on Saturday.

Slot Says Early For Liverpool Premier League Champion Talk

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was \"too early\" to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table.

Deepti stars with all-round show as India whitewash West Indies

Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies with a five-wicket victory in the final Women's ODI here on Friday.

Washington Sundar shows conviction, vows to fight

Most of their established batters back in the hut, India will require Washington Sundar to come good with his bat in the fourth Test against Australia and the Tamil Nadu all-rounder is determined to contribute to his team's cause at the MCG.

Amorim Says Aim Is Survival For Utd After Wolves Loss

Ruben Amorim admitted he had \"no idea\" how long it will take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on \"survival\" after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years.

RBI Permits UPI Transactions Via PPIs Using Third-Party Apps

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed prepaid payment instruments holders to make and receive UPI payments through third-party mobile applications.

Adani Ports orders 8 tugs with Cochin Shipyard for ₹450 crore

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Friday said it has placed a ₹450-crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard.

Rupee hits fresh record low of 85.50 against dollar

The rupee fell steepest in almost two years to hit its lifetime intraday low of 85.80 before a suspected central bank intervention helped recover some of its losses and settled 23 paise lower at a record low of 85.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday due to a strong greenback amid increased month-end demand from banks and importers.

Ultratech to Buy Minority Stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

Air India to See Progress on Key Initiatives in 2025: CEO

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson said on Friday.

CAD Moderates to 1.2% of GDP in Q2: RBI Data

India's current account deficit (CAD) moderated marginally to $11.2 billion or 1.2% of GDP year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2024-25, according to Reserve Bank of India data released on Friday.

PSU Banks Likely to Cross ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Profit in FY25

PSBs reported a 25% jump in their total net profit to ₹85,520 cr in first half of 2024-25

Textiles export is a silver lining as trade gap widens

India's textiles sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth, recording an impressive 36.65% increase in exports over the past four years, although industry stakeholders are not much enthused by the resurgence.

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed ‘Due To Physical, Technical External Interference’

THOUGHT THE PLANE WAS GOING TO FALL APART

Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump on Tariffs

Canadian ministers flew to Florida on Thursday for talks with Trump officials, aiming to avert a trade war.

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 45 People In Gaza

Palestinian sources said that Israeli strikes in Gaza, on Thursday, killed at least 45 people including hospital workers and journalists for a militant-linked broadcaster.

Germany Prez Dissolves Parl, Sets Feb 23 Poll

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han, as Yoon Goes on Trial

Han's sudden ouster adds to the uncertainty, and Choi may also face removal if he too clashes with the opposition-led parliament

Driver Who Killed 35 Gets Death Sentence

A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death, on Friday, state media reported.