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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

No foreign interference ahead of Parliament for first time in a decade

Disruptions have marred House sessions over issues such as Hindenburg's allegations against the Adani Group

Guardiola fears City burnout against Real in CL knockouts

Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's bid to knock holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League will be hampered by the gruelling demands of the Premier League schedule.

Cong May Stage Kumbh Stampede Protest Ahead Of Budget Speech

The Congress is planning to stage a protest inside the Parliament ahead of the Union Budget presentation over the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh that has claimed at least 30 lives, people aware of the matter said on Friday.

Taxpayers eye relief as PM seeks blessings for middle class, poor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appeared to respond to the growing clamour for income tax relief when he hinted at the possibility during his remarks ahead of the budget session of Parliament.

Kohli lasts 15 balls on return to Ranji Trophy after 12 years

For hours, they had waited. For days, they had been lining up. This was the moment the Arun Jaitley stadium was waiting for.

Niemann surges to clubhouse lead; Lahiri, Dechambeau T-11

A neat bogey-free round with an eagle and a brace of birdies meant Joaquin Niemann surged to the clubhouse lead on the truncated second day of the International Series at DLF Golf and Country Club here on Friday.

Slugfest over Sonia's 'poor thing' remark

A comment by senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu kicked up a political row on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress and the Rashtrapati Bhavan said the remark hurt the dignity of the high office.

Tiger area rose 30% in 12 yrs: Study

Tigers expanded their area by around 30% (33,127 sq km) between 2006 and 2018, with the most increase seen in proximity to protected areas (and in areas with lower population densities and higher wealth), highlighting the possibility of human and tiger coexistence, a new paper says.

NE Delhi: Cop thrashed in road rage incident

A Delhi Police sub-inspector was allegedly strangled and beaten up by at least four men in a road rage incident in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura early on Friday, officers said.

IT Panel to Recommend Umbrella Body for TV, Print and Online Media

The Parliamentary panel on communications and information technology led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey will recommend that the Union government form an umbrella media regulatory body, Media Council of India, to regulate print, television and online media, functionaries aware of the development said on Friday.

Jr champ Mane announces arrival on big stage

Junior world champion Parth Rakesh Mane was shooting in a world of his own during the 10m air rifle final at the National Games, oblivious of the fact that the competition included two Paris Olympians and the 2022 world champion.

'No. 5 economy but Delhi doesn't look like it'

The people of Delhi have lost faith in the AAP, and the BJP is the only hope city residents have for conflict-free governance, BJP national vice-president and the party's Delhi election in-charge Baijayant Jay Panda told HT in an interview.

AI Could Trigger Big Shift in Labour Mkts

The Survey Said That India Faces A Magnified Challenge Due To Population And Relatively Low Per Capita Income As A Services-Led Economy

Double the fun: All about acing the layered skirt trend

What's better than one skirt? Well, two! Trends may fall in and out of vogue but one rule of thumb that stays constant is layering.

Even an in-form Shahid can't save this predictable story

DEVA Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulatie Direction: Rosshan Andrews

WhatsApp Accuses Another Israeli Firm of Targeting Its Users

An official with Meta's popular WhatsApp chat service said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.

Depleted India start as favourites vs Togo

Though India will be playing their first Davis Cup tie at home in two years, neither their top singles nor doubles players will be available for the two-day contest against Togo at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) complex here.