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Jackie Shroff is celebrating his 68th birthday today. To make his day a tad bit more special —friends, family, and industry colleagues showered him with heartfelt wishes. The sweetest greeting…
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook former batter Shikhar Dhawan to become country’s fifth-highest run-getter in T20Is. Pandya accomplished this movement up in charts during the fourth T20I against England at…
As day three of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Railways resumed at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, the sight of black covers installed on the…
Sasikumar Mukund returned to Davis Cup action with a fluent straight-sets victory over lower-ranked Liova Ayite Ajavon, putting India ahead 1-0 in the World Group I play-off tie against Togo,…
Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Budget today with a focus on poor, women, youth and farmers. Here are some of the expert opinion on the Budget presented for the…
The Union Budget 2025 is a “people’s budget”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday afternoon, shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her speech. This budget, Mr Modi said, will…
In the Union Budget 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has turned to the country’s middle class to revive growth. In a massive relief, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced the creation of a new ‘Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat’ and pushed for amending laws that are limiting this growth. In her budget…
A 118-member delegation which includes Heads of Mission (HoM) and their spouses as well as diplomats from a total of 77 countries, arrived at Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Saturday.…
Zakia Jafri, the wife of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, died on Saturday in Ahmedabad at the age of 86. Ehsan Jafri…
The Narendra Modi government 3.0 has continued the focus on income tax relief for the salaried class initiated by the NDA government in 2014, breaking away from the UPA’s practice…
The income tax benefit announced for the middle class in the Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday is the biggest relief provided by any government for the concerned economic strata so…
Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian grabbed four wickets each as rampant Mumbai advanced to an innings and 456-run win over Meghalaya to top the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A table…
Pratik Gandhi and Vidya Balan’s unconventional pairing in the 2024 romantic comedy Do Aur Do Pyaar, was well-received by the audience. Their chemistry was refreshing and it made the masses…
Shashi Kapoor’s grandson Zahaan Kapoor is currently riding high on the success of Black Warrant, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Zahaan is the second cousin of Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and…
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has congratulated Wriddhiman Saha for leaving an ‘indelible mark’ on the game of cricket after the wicket-keeper batter retired from all forms of cricket. Saha…
The much-awaited trailer of Thandel was unveiled on January 31, 2025. It has Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead. This action drama, tells the story of a fisherman…
Off-spinner Shivam Sharma grabbed five wickets as Delhi ended their Ranji Trophy league campaign on a high, sealing a bonus point win over Railways here on Saturday. Resuming the day…
It is an open secret that the Indian cricket team management, under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir, is fond of the left and right-hand combination in batting. Only if anyone…
Ghajini has always been touted as one of Aamir Khan’s most iconic films. The 2008 psychological action thriller, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, and presented by Allu Aravind, set a new…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s attire on Union Budget days has always gained attention for the past seven years. Her different coloured sarees with unique embroidering have told a different…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Every year, she wears a saree that represents India’s rich textile heritage and traditional…
A new income tax bill – a direct tax code meant to simplify compliance for individual taxpayers – will be introduced next week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as she…
As many as 10,000 additional seats will be added to medical colleges across India next year, with the aim to add a total of 75,000 over the next five years,…
The Finance Minister said this Budget continues the government’s efforts to accelerate growth and secure inclusive development. It aims to invigorate private sector investments, uplift household sentiments and bolster the…
Police have arrested the driver of a truck that hit several vehicles on a 148-km stretch in Madhya Pradesh in his bid to flee after ramming into Madhya Pradesh BJP…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a fresh Rs 15,000 crore ‘SWAMIH Fund’ for completion of 1 lakh units in stalled housing projects, a move aimed at providing relief…
Union Budget 2025 has provided a giant relief for taxpayers. The government has revised the slabs and rates under the new regime to reduce taxes and leave taxpayers with more…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s attire to present the Union Budget today – an off-white handloom silk saree with fish-themed embroidery and a golden border – is a tribute to Bihar’s…
To boost urban infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the…
Prateik Patil Babbar and Priya Banerjee have been dating for a while now, and are all set to get married on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. As mentioned in Times…
The government’s flagship Khelo India programme to scout and nurture athletes at the grassroots level was the biggest beneficiary as the allocation for sports was hiked substantially by Rs 351.98…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced revised tax slabs and rates under the new regime to reduce the burden for all taxpayers. There will be no tax burden on up to…
The Union Budget 2025 is a holistic budget that will be applauded not only in India but abroad also, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV in an exclusive interview…
In a unique case, the Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry and arrest of a man who faces contempt proceedings but fled to the US despite his passport lying in…
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls later this year, the Centre has announced big offerings for the politically significant state where it shares power with its key ally, Nitish Kumar’s…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech today, announced raising FDI limits for insurance for insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent, though with certain restrictions.…
The Union government on Saturday unveiled several big-ticket plans for poll-bound Bihar in the FY26 Budget, which include the setting up of a makhana board, a greenfield airport, and financial…
The government will develop top 50 tourist sites in partnership with states and also extend mudra loans to homestays, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. In efforts to boost…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday stressed unlocking the potential of India’s marine sector and said that the government will bring a framework for sustainable harnessing of fisheries with…
Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive title when they take on South Africa in the final of…
Pickleball, a game that has seen exponential growth in recent years, made its official league debut in India with the World Pickleball League. The league, a brainchild of Gaurav Natekar…
Veteran playback singer Udit Narayan has come under fire for his inappropriate behaviour at a recent concert. A viral video shows him performing live on stage when a bunch of…
England opener Phil Salt completed 2,000 runs in international cricket on Friday. Salt reached this milestone during his side’s fourth T20I against India at Pune. During the match, he gave…
Two-time World Cup-winner Yuvraj Singh, one of cricket’s greatest left-handers, will represent India Masters in season one of the International Masters League (IML), which will be played from February 22…
Amid the ongoing Ranji Trophy encounter between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, three fans breached security to meet star batter Virat Kohli on Day 3. This comes…
There will be no income tax payable up to Rs 12 lakh – i.e., up to Rs 12.75 lakh including standard deductions – under the new regime, Union Finance Minister…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 today. This is also the second full budget of Modi 3.0. Ms Sitharaman’s budget speech,…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a credit boost for MSMEs or Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to generate employment, especially for the young people. To help the…
Two young women stayed with the dead body of their mother inside their house here for over a week as they felt depressed after her death, police said. The incident…
Providing relief for cancer and rare disease patients, 36 life-saving drugs have been fully exempted from basic customs duty, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday. Additionally, 37 more…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget, announcing major reforms for the ease of doing business and measures to support MSMEs and startups. Ms Sitharaman announced that…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget today. The centre announced major reforms for ease of doing business, MSMEs, startups and tax reforms for the middle class.…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today unveiled the Union Budget 2025-26, which included a series of targeted initiatives for Bihar, ahead of Assembly elections in the state. Chief among them was…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outling a roadmap for India’s continued economic expansion, emphasising agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investment, and…
Music maestro AR Rahman`s new track `Jaane Tu` from the upcoming Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer `Chhaava` was launched on Friday afternoon in Hyderabad. Vicky visited Hyderabad to attend…
Little House on the Prairie, has been adapted from the book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The story which is laced with themes of hope and optimism has had…
Shammi Kapoor and Madhubala shared screen space for the first time in the 1953 film Rail Ka Dibba. Kapoor had once candidly confessed about his feelings for his co-star Madhubala.…
Actor Alaya F on Friday completed five years as an actor. Alaya, who made her debut opposite Saif Ali Khan in `Jawaani Jaaneman`, took to Instagram and penned a note…
Karnataka’s tiny hopes of entering the Ranji Trophy knockouts from Elite Group ‘C’ were dissipated along with Haryana skipper Ankit Kumar’s smooth hundred here on Friday. Ankit’s 118 (154b, 19×4)…
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday`s latest Instagram story is dedicated to her grandmother. Ananya shared a picture of her wearing her dadi`s payal. “Found my dadi`s payal,” she captioned the post.…
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home…
Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s Sabar Bonda was the first Marathi film ever to be nominated for the Sundance Film Festival 2025. It has made India proud by bagging the Award for…
Veteran singer Udit Narayan faced massive backlash online after several videos surfaced showing him kissing a female fan during a live performance. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, the…
Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan found himself in the collective consciousness of Indian cricket followers after taking the “most important wicket of his life,” dismissing superstar Virat Kohli in a Ranji…
Coming from a lineage of writers, Javed Akhtar—son of renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar—released his first poetry book, Tarkash (Quiver), a collection of 52 ghazals and nazms,…
World champion D Gukesh maintained his half-point lead with an easy draw against Wei Yi of China, while R Praggnanandhaa outwitted top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States to…
Not worrying about pressure and being “ruthless” have been the hallmark of the Indian team so far as it aim to retain the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup here, said…
Filmmaker-producer Subhash Ghai sent his warm wishes to actor Jackie Shroff on his 68th birthday. Yesterday, the filmmaker took to Instagram to share a throwback snap featuring himself, Jackie, and…
Coldplay has officially wrapped up the India leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour with a grand performance in Ahmedabad on Republic Day. After their final concert in…
Aamir Khan and grand parties don’t quite go together. Ask his industry friends, and they will always remark how the superstar is fond of intimate gatherings with family and friends.…
In some ways, Mrs, which revolves around a new bride whose life is suddenly restricted to the kitchen, reflects the truth of many women in India. While Sanya Malhotra has…
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney made history on Saturday, slamming her maiden Test century and becoming the first-ever women’s player from her country to have centuries across all formats. Mooney achieved…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam announced a series of initiatives for public education and health, including broadband connectivity for all government secondary schools and primary health centers in the rural…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the government will launch a modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme to connect 120 destinations. Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, she said…
Good news for the middle class. The government has revised the tax slabs and rates under the new regime to reduce the burden for all taxpayers. Tax Slabs Up to…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today before presenting the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament. As part of tradition, President Murmu offered ‘dahi-cheeni’ (curd…
To strengthen Artificial Intelligence-related education and research, the government will set up Centres of Excellence in AI with a total investment of Rs 500 crore. One such centre will be…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that a focused scheme will be launched for the footwear and leather sectors, while steps will be taken to make India a global…
India is the world’s fastest-growing economy, and the government will ensure tremendous growth in coming years across the spectrum on the way to becoming “Viksit Bharat”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament today, announced that a revamped central KNow Your Customer (KYC) registry will be rolled out soon. Ms Sitharaman said…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced another round of Fund of Funds for Startups scheme with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to promote growth of budding entrepreneurs. The…
Hardik Pandya may be an all-rounder but he holds his batting exploits close to his heart because it gives him a “wonderful feeling” every time he scores big runs and…
BLACKPINK’s Jennie dropped her new single, Love Hangover, on January 31. It is the third track from her upcoming solo album Ruby, set to release on March 7. The song…
Allyce Ozarski, best known for producing I Love That for You, Baskets, SMILF, I Love You, America and two upcoming series from Vince Gilligan and Will Ferrell, has died. She…
Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde shared screen space for the first time in Rosshan Andrrews’ Deva, which was released in theatres, on January 31, 2025. The duo’s crackling chemistry has…
Ibrahim Ali Khan set temperatures soaring after posting a shirtless photograph of himself on Instagram. While fans were left gushing in the comments section, it was Ibrahim’s rumoured girlfriend Palak…
For all Salman Khan fans, here’s an exciting update. The Bollywood superstar is set to make his first-ever podcast appearance. Salman will be joining his nephew Arhaan Khan on the…
Ibrahim Ali Khan is all set to make his big Bollywood debut with Khushi Kapoor in the upcoming adult romantic drama — Nadaaniyan. The fresh onscreen pairing has already garnered…
The Ukraine military has added a powerful unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to its arsenal. It’s capable of flying up to 2,000 km, carrying a 250-kg bomb, and returning to base.…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in the economy and demand for tax…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a ‘Dhan Dhyan Krishi’ scheme and said it will help over 1 crore farmers in the country. While presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, she…
Akhilesh Yadav‘s Samajwadi Party walked out of the Lok Sabha Saturday Saturday morning as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025. As Ms Sitharaman rose to present…
Dressed in a white saree, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman posed outside the ministry this morning with a tablet in a ‘bahi khata’ sleeve, before presenting her eighth consecutive Budget speech.…
Ms Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainties and an economic growth rate slowing to a four-year low. New US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against India…
The Railway Ministry has released an application called SuperApp, a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, on Google Play Store for testing on Friday, an official said. “Only 1,000 users…
The Maha Kumbh Mela at Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj has drawn an overwhelming crowd, with 23.9 million taking a dip at the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya. Amid the festive spirit, a…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived at the Parliament ahead of the Union Budget to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking to media persons, Mr Singh emphasised,…
Oman Air’s flight from Hyderabad to Muscat recently faced a significant issue, leading to its eventual cancellation. According to Aviation News, the flight was cancelled after an 8-hour delay. It…
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla passed away on Saturday, ex-CEC SY Quraishi said. He was 79. Quraishi told PTI that he met Chawla some 10 days back when…