NEW DELHI: As the BJP-led governing alliance registered a massive victory in the 29 municipal corporations in Mahrashtra, PM Narendra Modi, asserting that the results indicate NDA’s deepening bond with people, said on X: “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state blessed NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.” This is a vote to…
NEW DELHI: Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, emphasised the “reliable” partnership between Rome and New Delhi and said it will be further enhanced by the conclusion of the European Union-Indian Free Trade Agreement. Speaking with ANI, Antonio Bartoli said Europe provides many advantages in the current era of “geopolitical turmoil.”“In an era of…
East Zone’s captain Riyan Parag plays a shot on day two of a Duleep Trophy 2025 quarterfinal cricket match between East Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI08_29_2025_000196B) New Delhi: Riyan Parag was among the first few pilot projects when head coach Gautam Gambhir’s era…
Jiiva’s ‘Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil’ is showing strong box office performance, with a significant jump on its second day, earning Rs 2.50 crores. Word-of-mouth appears to be driving audiences, reflected in healthy theatre occupancy, especially during evening and night shows. While praised for performances and humor, the film’s later silliness and excessive chaos are noted. Jiiva’s…
NEW DELHI: Announcing the schedule for the election of its national president, BJP said on Friday that nomination will be filed on Jan 19 and the replacement for incumbent J P Nadda will be declared the next day. If more than one person file nomination, an unlikely prospect as the election of working president Nitin…
MUMBAI: RBI is stepping up efforts to promote internationalisation of the Indian rupee by amending foreign trade rules to allow exporters more time to realise export proceeds when transactions are invoiced and settled in rupees, signalling a clear policy preference for Indian rupee-denominated trade.Under the revised 2026 regulations, exporters invoicing in foreign currency will continue…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI) Former India women’s team head coach WV Raman has urged caution over the usage of 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the Under-19 level, warning that such exposure could work against the youngster’s long-term development if the bigger picture is not kept in mind. Raman’s comments came on the same day India…
‘The Rip’ launched on January 16, 2026, reunited Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as battle-tested Miami cops facing impossible choices. Lt. Dane Dumars (Damon) and Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne (Affleck) command a tactical narcotics squad that raids a derelict stash house. They unearth millions in cartel cash, hidden away in plain sight. Routine turns ruthless…
Jaishankar receives a memento from Motegi in New Delhi on Friday (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi Friday chaired the 18th India-Japan strategic dialogue that saw both sides agreeing to boost cooperation in AI and critical minerals while seeking enhanced engagement on issues related to South Asia,…
BENGALURU : The implementation of the new labour code has led to significant one-time charges across India’s top IT companies, reflecting increased gratuity and leave liabilities. TCS took the largest hit at Rs 2,128 crore, followed by Infosys at Rs 1,289 crore, HCLTech at Rs 956 crore, Wipro at Rs 302 crore, and Tech Mahindra…
