NEW DELHI: Politics in Bihar saw the dominance of RJD patriarch Lalu Yadav and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar for more than three decades. With Lalu and Nitish at the twilight of their careers, the upcoming assembly elections may lead Bihar into a phase of the “unknown,” with a new face possibly taking the…
India needs to boost mariculture production to 25 lakh tonnes by 2047 from the current 1.5 lakh tonnes to meet the country’s rapidly growing seafood demand, CMFRI Director Grinson George said on Saturday.Speaking at the launch of a training programme for fish farmers under the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), George…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur trains (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India face crucial challenge as they prepare to face defending champions Australia in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, needing tactical adjustments and potentially a sixth bowling option. The recent three-wicket loss to South Africa highlighted the limitations of India’s five-bowler strategy. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur had to…
Filmmaker Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’, starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, shattered box office records, becoming his biggest hit and the highest-grossing film with newcomers. Suri revealed the overwhelming global response, with constant calls from viewers for nearly a month. The film’s immense success surprisingly shifted attitudes, with even past critics celebrating its triumph. Mohit…
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders slammed the government after women journalists were barred from a Taliban press conference in New Delhi, raising concerns over gender discrimination and democratic norms. Meanwhile, US troops began arriving in Israel to support the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, coordinating humanitarian aid and security alongside regional partners, while thousands…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as its new Executive Director (ED), effective October 9, 2025, the central bank said in an official release. Sen Gupta was earlier the Regional Director for Karnataka at the RBI’s Bengaluru office, according to ANI. With over three decades of experience at the central…
Valentin Vacherot of Monaco (AP Photo/Andy Wong) World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot from Monaco took the tennis world by storm on Saturday, defeating an ailing Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals. The 26-year-old qualifier overcame the 38-year-old Serbian, who struggled with vomiting, leg injuries, and fatigue under 31°C heat and 62 percent…
Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil, has returned to social media after a hiatus, sharing a poignant poem about his battle with depression and the personal struggles he endured. The heartfelt verses detail his need for healing and the profound impact of his mental health challenges. His comeback post has garnered supportive reactions from fellow actors and…
EAM S Jaishankar meets ambassador-designate Sergio Gor NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi and discussed the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. Gor, accompanied by US deputy secretary for management and resources Michael J Rigas, is currently on a six-day visit…
US auto major Ford is revisiting its strategy for the Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai, with top executives expected to hold a meeting to decide the facility’s future, people familiar with the matter told ET. “The Trump tariffs have made the company reassess the financials underlying the original plan,” one source said. The company could…
