NEW DELHI: Zubeen Garg was “severely intoxicated” and drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a life jacket, a Singapore court was told on Wednesday. The Singapore police reiterated that it does not suspect any foul play in the death.“At the time, he was also severely intoxicated and several witnesses saw him trying to swim back…
The government has increasingly been nudging taxpayers to opt for the new income tax regime. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman provide more reason to cheer for salaried and middle class taxpayers two years in a row? 2025 was a year of tax reforms – massive overhaul of the new…
Virat Kohli’s dismissal in the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Tuesday mirrored the manner in which he was out in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, with the batter again losing his stumps while trying to play a shot to a delivery close to his body. Kohli was batting on…
In ‘Freedom at Midnight 2’, Abhishek Banerjee’s poignant cameo is much more than a fleeting moment; it’s a heartfelt salute to the late Om Puri’s unparalleled artistry. By channeling the turmoil of a grief-laden rioter with both depth and restraint, Banerjee emphasizes the profound human toll of conflict, honoring Puri’s legacy through a performance that…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the Assam Congress unit over its now-deleted Bihu post showing an AI-generated image of the state BJP headquarters on fire.The BJP Assam unit shared the screenshot and warned that deleting the post would not “nullify” what the grand old party was “trying to imply”. “Deleting the…
Indian stock markets will remain closed for trading on January 15 after both the BSE and NSE revised their calendars in view of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, turning what was earlier marked as a settlement holiday into a full-fledged trading holiday.The Bombay Stock Exchange said trading will be suspended across equities, equity derivatives, commodity…
India’s players and match officials. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its refusal to send its national team to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, a Bangladeshi official continues to officiate on Indian soil, underlining a striking contrast between administrative posturing and cricketing operations.Go Beyond The Boundary…
Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ has kicked off its theatrical run with a strong Rs. 2.10 crores on day one, exceeding expectations for a positive Pongal release. Director Nalan Kumarasamy’s unique blend of humor, action, and social themes, coupled with Karthi’s performance, has garnered audience satisfaction and positive buzz, hinting at a successful festive season. Director Nalan…
NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and climate regulation, according to a new study.The research, titled Eco-restoration of the Aravali Landscape, was undertaken by the Sankala Foundation with support from the Embassy of Denmark in India and the Haryana…
India’s national highway network has grown sharply over the last decade, becoming the second-largest in the world. The total length now stands at 146,560 km, compared with 91,287 km in 2014, an expansion of over 61%. The increase has largely come from the push to build high-speed corridors and four-lane highways under the Bharatmala Pariyojana….
