NEW DELHI: Proceedings in Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day seconds after it assembled for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.The House went into chaos as soon as the proceedings began at 5pm. Congress MPs entered the well and aisles and raised slogans over…
The government has planned to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets as part of efforts to upgrade long-distance rail travel with advanced safety systems and passenger comfort features, according to Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.The programme will be executed in phases covering prototype development, testing, trials…
With the 10th edition set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the big question remains — will a host finally break the jinx? (Image credit: ICC) Since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was launched in 2007 in South Africa, nine editions of the marquee tournament have been completed, producing six different…
On February 2, the Delhi High Court had ordered Rajpal Yadav to appear before prison authorities on February 4 for Rs 9 crore dues in the cheque bounce case. However, on Wednesday, the actor has asked for more time in order to arrange Rs 50 lakh, as per the court’s order. The Delhi High Court…
Some of India’s most intense waste loads are generated where people do not live. They are generated where people visit. (Image used for representational purpose) NEW DELHI: India’s waste problem does not grow slowly. It arrives suddenly. It shows up on long weekends, festival seasons, school holidays, and tourist peaks. Beaches fill up. Hill stations…
The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel began its two-day deliberations on Wednesday, with markets closely watching whether borrowing costs could fall further amid supportive macro conditions and improving sentiment.The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, started discussions on the next set of bi-monthly interest rates against the backdrop of a growth-focused…
Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) South Africa begin their build-up to another ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a warm-up clash against defending champions India on February 4, as the runners-up from the 2024 edition look to finally go one step further. Aiden Markram will once again lead the…
Madhuri Dixit dazzled at a Mumbai event, recreating the iconic ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ dance step in a vibrant orange saree, while unveiling her series ‘Maa Behen’ as Triptii Dimri’s mother. Fans loved her timeless grace. Recently, she urged slowing down via chic denim photos: “Some days call for settling into the moment.” Her 40-year…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre whether there was any possibility of it rethinking or relooking at the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying that “his medical condition is not that good”.The top court also asked the Centre to brief it on the government’s stand on the next date of…
Benchmark indices ended the day with modest gains, supported by stock-specific buying in select large-cap counters despite a largely sideways trading session. The Sensex closed at 83,817.69, up 78.55 points, while the Nifty50 settled at 25,776.00, gaining 48.45 points and remaining above the 25,750 mark.Trent and Eternal were among the top performers, rising around 5…
