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UP Dalit woman found dead; rape suspected

The body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who was missing since Thursday, was found unclothed in a desolate canal near her village in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

Relief for middle class in poll season

The Union Budget's tax breaks for the middle class were given with an eye on upcoming assembly elections in Delhi and Bihar, and were an overture to a demographic that used to be a loyal vote bank of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but whose lukewarm response contributed to the party's sub-par performance in the 2024 general elections, said leaders aware of discussions.

Samaya Chauhan's enchanting Rangapravesham

Samaya Chauhan, a student of Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, uses dance for social impact

Ggm bar urges HC CJ to transfer magistrate

The Gurugram district bar association has written to the chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court urging him to transfer a first-class judicial magistrate and to take cognisance of her misconduct after she 'threatened' a senior advocate that she would get him arrested during a hearing.

Delhiites Hail Tax Relief Up To ₹12-L Income

The Union Budget presented on Saturday and its most talked-about takeaway, a big tax break for the middle class, brought cheer to a wide swathe of Delhiites and triggered the possibility that the big-bang announcement could move the needle in the upcoming assembly elections in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Revamped central KYC registry to simplify investor onboarding

India's financial sector is poised for a significant transformation as the government announces plans to overhaul its know-your-customer (KYC) system, moving towards a centralised framework.

Budget aimed at poll gains, offers no fix for ailing economy: Oppn

Opposition parties denounced the Union Budget on Saturday, saying it was focused on ensuring electoral gains for the ruling dispensation in poll-bound states while ignoring key economic concerns and needs of a large section of society.

UDAN Scheme To Add 120 New Destinations In Next 10 Years

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that the government will launch a modified version of its regional connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik), which will set out to connect 120 new destinations over the next decade.

Less substance, more action makes it a passable watch

The second season of The Night Agent picks up right where the first season left off, continuing Peter Sutherland's (Gabriel Basso) journey into the murky depths of espionage.

How TN strode the non-leather footwear space

For years, China was the epicentre of global footwear manufacturing, nearly 72% of the world's shoes in 2016. From Nike to Adidas, Puma, Crocs, and New Balance, virtually every major brand relied on China for production. But today, a fundamental shift is underway.

'Constitutional provisions protect both good, bad judges'

JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY, FORMER SUPREME COURT JUDGE

'Let me serve Delhi, like you let me serve the nation': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on the Delhi electorate to give him a chance to serve the Capital, \"just as I have served the country\", to implement his vision of a clean and developed Delhi, emphasising the development of a \"beautiful riverfront\" on the Yamuna on the lines of the Sabarmati in Gujarat.

And it Was All Yellow...

On the arrival of spring festival

Thread lightly

Fine bandhani, modern jamawar, new weaves from the North East, elevated ajrakh. Here's the simplest guide to buying your first Indian textile treasure

BJP using police to fight electoral battle: Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of \"hooliganism\" by using Delhi Police to target his party workers on a large scale.

Abetted by mother, teen kills dad's girlfriend

THE 16-YEAR-OLD BOY FOLLOWED THE VICTIM WITH A KNIFE AS SHE RAN DOWN THE ROAD BLEEDING HEAVILY

DELHI RIOTS FILM PRODUCERS SAY WON'T SCREEN IT TILL CBFC NOD

The producers of \"Delhi 2020\", a movie based on the riots that broke out in north Delhi in February 2020, on Friday undertook before the high court that they will not screen the movie on social media or theatres until the same is certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Salaries should rise to spur consumption

The Economic Survey on Friday cautioned private firms against underpaying employees and asked them to strike a balance between capital and labour in their own interest because fairer income distribution would boost consumption, accelerate growth and help businesses thrive.

Panel members begin probe into Kumbh stampede

A three-member judicial commission began its investigation into the Maha Kumbh stampede on Friday as state authorities separately started probing if other such incidents took place at the mega religious festival on the same day, officials aware of the matter said.

Tales of a secular fundamentalist

A Maverick in Politics: 1991-2024, the last volume of Mani Shankar Aiyar's autobiographical trilogy, presents a candid account of the stages of his political life

Kannada producer calls out Nani; claims Hi Nanna is an 'unofficial' copy of his film

More than a year after its release in December 2023, actor Nani's film Hi Nanna has found itself at the centre of a controversy.

6.3-6.8% growth forecast as eco survey flags global stress

India's GDP growth is projected to range between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey tabled by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday, that pushed for more reforms, especially by states, to take growth to a higher trajectory.

Hope content continues to rule on OTT: Dibyendu Bhattacharya

Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya has carved a niche for himself in the digital space with shows like Sacred Games, Undekhi, The Gone Game, and more recently Griha Laxmi.

Trump Reiterates 100% Tariff Threat on BRICS

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Thursday his threat to place 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, as the deadline loomed for him to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Investigators Fish Out Black Boxes After Deadly DC Crash

Names of all the victims have not been released, but they included promising young figure skaters and people from Kansas where the flight originated

Challenges loom, but farm sector is resilient

India's agricultural sector has grown 5.23% annually over the past decade, demonstrating \"remarkable resilience\" in recent years, marked by consistent growth rates which can be largely attributed to various initiatives to enhance productivity and crop diversification, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said.

India in final after spin punch floors England; to take on South Africa

A nine-wicket win against England took India to the final of the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday and continued their excellent run since winning the U-19 Asia Cup in Malaysia nearly two months ago.

N Korean Troops 'Withdrawn' From Kursk Front Line, Says Ukraine

Ukraine believes North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line have been \"withdrawn\" after suffering heavy losses, a military spokesman told AFP on Friday.

Glorifying Charles Sobhraj? Sidhant Gupta Responds

Actor Sidhant Gupta talks about his portrayal of the French serial killer and moving through projects at the pace of his choosing

SC Rejects Plea Against 'VIP Darshan' in Temples

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Pointed Out That the Core Issue Was Law and Order, and the Plea Should Have Focused on That Aspect