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Alcohol, hookahs, phones worth ₹2.3 crore: 25th anniversary bash in Ahmedabad raided, 82 detained

The party had been set up like a lavish lounge, complete with a sprawling food counter and 11 separate tables offering cake, premium alcohol and hookahs.

India moving forward at fast pace, says PM in Rajya Sabha as Oppn walks out

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was moving in the right direction.

‘Kharge ji ki umar dekhte huye…’: PM Modi taunts Congress MP, suggests he can keep raising slogans while sitting

The Opposition staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha after PM Modi criticized their discussion level. Mallikarjun Kharge claimed Rahul Gandhi was denied speaking o...

Suzlon Energy's Q3 results: Net profit increases 15% to ₹445 crore

Suzlon Energy posted a 15% rise in Q3 net profit and record deliveries, signalling strong demand for wind power despite a dip in its share price

‘Laid off in middle of war zone’: Washington Post journalists react after hundreds get pink slip from newspaper

In what many current and former employees have described as a ‘dark day’, the organisation appears to have dismantled its entire international reporting stru...

PM Modi Rajya Sabha Speech 2026 Live: Congress had no planning, no vision; rectifying their mistakes, says PM

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Taking a swipe at Congress, PM Modi alleged the grand old party had ‘no planning, no vision.’ The Budget session...

Shashi Tharoor suffers leg fracture after stumbling on Parliament steps - 'He’s in good spirits'

The photo posted by the MP's office shows a smiling Tharoor with sunglasses on, flashing a thumbs-up along with a ‘Get well soon’ card – even as he stands on...

‘Had concrete info that Congress members could…’: Om Birla on why he advised PM Modi not to come to the House

Om Birla also expressed anguish at Wednesday's dramatic scenes and said, ‘Behaviour of some members in Lok Sabha on Wednesday unprecedented, ‘black spot’. We...

Deepak Chopra in Epstein Files: Spiritual guru regrets ‘cute girls make noises’ comment; Bollywood actress reacts

New-age spiritual guru Deepak Chopra reportedly had a long association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

North Indians clean tables, sell pani puri due to Hindi-only education, says TN minister Panneerselvam; DMK defends him

The state agriculture minister said that people from North India come to the South to ‘clean tables and sell pani puri’ because of their only-Hindi education.

Quote of the Day: Warren Buffett shares three qualities to look for when hiring – ‘If you hire somebody without…’

In the quote, Warren Buffett said that integrity, intelligence, and energy are the qualities that truly matter when choosing people to work with, especially ...

India's first comment on Trump's claim over Russian oil: 'All decisions are...'

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to media queries over US President Donald Trump's claims of ‘India not buying Russian oil’. Earlier, the POTUS red...

Silver, gold futures tumble 10% as strong U.S. dollar, Fed jitters spark selloff

In the international market, silver and gold futures mirrored the downward movement seen in the domestic trade

Blackstone appoints bankers for Piramal Glass IPO

Blackstone is preparing PGP Glass for a public listing. Axis Capital, Bank of America, and HSBC are appointed as lead bankers. The company aims to raise betw...

Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions set by Trump administration

Before the chips could go to China, a U.S. third-party lab also ⁠is required to test the chips to ensure they meet specifications

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States and prioritised the Centre’s needs?

Despite a rare consensus among States, the Commission has aligned with the Centre’s priorities

Snap reports upbeat fourth-quarter revenue as holiday season boosts ad spending

Snap beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, ‍as more advertisers turned to the social media platform during the ​holiday season

Kotak Mahindra Bank's hiring spree means jobs for 500 engineers as it eyes ginger and cardamom in chai

Kotak Mahindra Bank is significantly expanding its technology team, aiming to hire 500 engineers. This move aims to enhance its long-term competitiveness by ...

India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlights India's ...

Thousands evacuated as storm hits Spain, Portugal

A storm unleashing up to 35 centimetres (14 inches) of rain in 24 hours battered the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, forcing thousands of people in southern ...

RBI's box-checking is old for new-age frauds, big shift on way for bank supervision

The Reserve Bank of India is considering a significant overhaul of its lender supervision, moving beyond traditional ratio analysis to a deeper examination o...

Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Equitas Small Finance Bank ink pact

Bharti AXA Life Insurance has partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank. This collaboration aims to expand life insurance access. Equitas Small Finance Bank'...

Tight fiscal room won't affect infra creation capex: Expenditure secy

The government will maintain its focus on infrastructure development through increased capital expenditure, despite fiscal constraints and global economic un...

Pubs ban people above 40: Social media welcomes move, ‘Who wants creepy middle-aged men lurking around?’

Restaurants are introducing age limits, sparking debate. Some venues restrict entry to guests aged 20-39 for a lively atmosphere, while others prefer custome...

Who is MM Naravane? Meet the retired Army chief whose unpublished memoir sparked a storm in Parliament

The Lok Sabha erupted in chaos as excerpts from General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir ignited a fierce debate among leaders. The memoir, detailing sensiti...

Uproar in Parliament: Why did Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh object to Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha?

Tensions erupted in the Lok Sabha as Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh challenged Rahul Gandhi's use of an unpublished memoir during a speech. The ...

Budget crash? Don't panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm

Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres,...

Maruti Suzuki India's Y-o-Y sales rise 12% to 236,963 units in January

The auto major dispatched a total of 212,251 units in the same month last year

Till debt do us apart: Wife strangles husband with help of family after marriage goes sour over financial disputes

Although the death was initially reported as a suicide, a complaint filed by the deceased man's brother led to the registration of a case against the wife, a...

Trump ‘hopeful’ of deal with Iran, responds to Khamenei's ‘regional war’ threat— ‘We'll find out…’ | Key updates

Donald Trump's comment comes after Khamenei warned of a ‘regional’ war' amid significant military buildup. The US has already dispatched the aircraft carrier...

Borrowing to build: Govt bets on capex as fiscal deficit stays on track

Government borrowing is increasingly financing capital expenditure, boosting economic growth potential as effective capital spending surpasses the fiscal def...

Union Budget 2026: Amitabh Kant praises Nirmala Sitharaman for her focus on reducing the country's fiscal deficit

Amitabh Kant lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for fiscal discipline in Budget 2026-27, noting a reduced fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP alongside inc...

Union Budget 2026-27: space budget recovers but misses crucial private sector reforms

The Indian government has opened the door to the private sector legally, but financially it has yet to clear the path

From Defence to R&D, what didn't make the cut in Sitharaman's Budget speech

Key sectors such as defence and railways saw large FY27 allocations in the Budget documents, even though they found little or no mention in Sitharaman's Budg...

Budget 2026 Explained

Where does the government get its revenue from, how does it spend and how does it fill the shortcomings?

Budget 2026 raises FY27 capex 11.5% to ₹12 trillion, eyes infra growth

Union Budget 2026-27 raises capital expenditure to ₹12.2 trn, reinforcing the govt's infrastructure-led growth strategy, even as spending in the current fisc...

Hyderabad attracts substantial international patients, well positioned to get Regional Medical Hub: Hospital administrators

Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026

The Centre’s decision to retain States’ share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 2026–31 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance Minister ...

From Border & Dhurandhar to Avatar: Harsh Goenka adds filmy spin to praise Budget 2026 - 'Trumps temptation...'

He made references to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s starrer Dhurandhar, which crossed ₹1,000 crore domestically. He also mentioned the recently released wa...

Lost wallet in Dubai returned within an hour, viral post sparks praise: ‘Respect for honesty and system’

A viral post about a lost wallet being returned within an hour has reignited discussion around Dubai’s safety record, after Numbeo ranked the city as the sec...

STT hike unlikely to rattle long-term foreign investors, may curb speculative trading: Ashishkumar Chauhan

The government's increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives aims to curb speculation and encourage long-term investing. While high-frequency traders...

Iran warns of ‘regional war’ if US attacks; Trump's next move unclear amid rising tensions

The comment by the 86-year-old Khamenei is the most direct threat he's made so far in response to Trump sending the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and ...

Budget 2026 : কমবে ক্যান্সার ও বিরল রোগের ওষুধের দাম, উত্তর ভারতে তৈরি হবে 'নিমহ্যান্স-২'

Health Budget 2026 : স্বাস্থ্য খাতে নতুন উদ্য়োগ, দেশবাসীকে এষুধের দামে স্বস্তি দিল মোদি সরকার। তবে সব ওষুধের দাম কমছে না, ক্যান্সার বা বিরল রোগের ওষুধের ও...

Woman claims ₹42,000 credit card fraud, says bank declined liability despite quick report

A woman’s account of an alleged credit card fraud has gone viral on social media after she claimed ₹42,000 was debited from her father’s card despite the iss...

IFCI shares in focus after SEBI clears NSE IPO path

IFCI shares may draw attention in the special Budget session after SEBI granted clearance for NSE’s long-awaited IPO. IFCI holds indirect exposure through it...

Budget Day stocks: 10 picks for your watchlist & why analysts suggest a buy-on-dips strategy

Investors are watching the Union Budget for fiscal consolidation and growth spending. Analysts recommend buying quality stocks on dips, especially in infrast...

MCX shares in focus on Budget day amid silver and gold sell-off

MCX shares plummeted 10% as gold and silver prices crashed 6% each, extending Friday's worst-ever selloff. Profit-taking and a strengthening US dollar drove ...

As Trump pushes for Gaza peace board, India, Arab League nations back 2-state solution on Palestine

As President Trump proposes a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, India and Arab League nations reaffirm their commitment to a two-state solution for Palestine, empha...

‘Spreading misinformation’: BJP hits back at Congress over PM Modi reference in Epstein files

The BJP has condemned Congress for allegedly editing an email from Jeffrey Epstein to falsely imply that Prime Minister Modi sought his advice. The party ass...

Trump says ‘Iran is talking’ but keeps military attack option on the table

US President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran is in talks with the United States despite warnings from Iran's army chief against military strikes.