NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday ticked off the Union govt for opposing consideration of the plea of condemned prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted of killing then Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995, for commutation of death sentence. Rajoana has petitioned for reprieve on the ground that he has been on death row for nearly…
India’s mutual fund industry continues its strong growth trajectory, scaling a fresh peak in August 2025, with assets under management (AUM) touching an all-time high of Rs 75.19 lakh crore — up 12.7% from Rs 66.7 lakh crore a year ago, according to a Franklin Templeton report.Equity-oriented schemes continue to dominate, with AUM at Rs…
Jasprit Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan (Images via Getty Images & X/@Weekendvibes_) The Super Four match between India and Bangladesh at the Asia Cup 2025 not only offered a close battle between India and Bangladesh on-field, but also a light-hearted moment off it, featuring Sanjana Ganesan, Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal.As Bangladesh’s innings progressed, host…
Mahesh Bhatt has always been known for his candid takes on cinema and life. In a recent interview, the veteran filmmaker spoke at length about his daughter, Alia Bhatt — from the time she quietly stepped into films with the support of her mother, Soni Razdan, to how she continues to juggle acting, motherhood, and…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said in an interview to Fox News that he thinks “India is mostly with us” and that he hopes US President Donald Trump will be able to convince New Delhi to stop purchasing Russian oil. “Yes, we have these questions with energy,…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision not to seek new special treatment in future WTO negotiations, calling it a step toward a more equitable global trading system.“This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” said Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, news agency AFP reported. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a more…
Sanju Samson drops catch (Screengrabs) It was a bittersweet evening for Sanju Samson in Dubai as India sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a comprehensive 41-run win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. While the Men in Blue ticked most boxes, Samson endured a tough day at the office, not getting a chance…
Ajitabh Bachchan, the younger brother of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has opened up about the origin of their iconic family name. He revealed that their father, legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, deliberately abandoned the surname “Srivastava” as a statement against India’s caste system, choosing instead to adopt “Bachchan.” From pen name to family legacy Harivansh Rai,…
NEW DELHI: The central govt brass is of the opinion that Wednesday’s violence in Ladakh was premeditated and deliberate, and not a natural outburst.The violence, which left four people dead, came even as Centre had already scheduled a meeting of the high-powered committee on Oct 6 with the Apex Body, Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic…
US energy secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday urged India to reconsider its imports of Russian oil, saying that the country has plenty of alternative sources. Speaking to ANI, he alleged that buying Russian oil indirectly funds ongoing atrocities in Ukraine, while highlighting the potential for stronger energy and trade cooperation between the US and India.“There…
