MUMBAI: The economy gained momentum in Oct as manufacturing and services expanded on festive demand and the continuing impact of GST reforms, while inflation eased to a historic low and stayed well below target, RBI said in a report.“The fiscal, monetary, and regulatory measures undertaken so far this year should pave the way for a…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, right, and former cricketer and commentator Anil Kumble. (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Anil Kumble criticised the batting performance after India conceded a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa in the second Test on Monday, while former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn praised the visitors for controlling…
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away just days before his 90th birthday, leaving fans, family, and the film industry in shock. He had recently been discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after treatment for breathlessness and was reportedly recovering at home. Saira Banu expresses shock over Dharmendra’s demise Saira Banu, his co-star in films like ‘Saazish’,…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP of indulging in corruption and loot in the name of holy river Ganga and the sacred gau mata.“Corruption is at its peak in every department under the BJP govt in the state. Right from Jal Jeevan Mission to the police department, commissions are a…
NEW DELHI: Indicating that a person making objectionable statements may have to face prosecution in different states where FIRs have been filed, Supreme Court Monday turned down the plea of Johar Chhattisgarh Party (JCP) president seeking the clubbing of FIRs filed for his remarks against the Sindhi community and its deity. To ease his concern,…
NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with…
The ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, legendary actor Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24 at his residence in Mumbai. The actor was at his home in Juhu after he was discharged from the Breach Candy hospital. As the entire country and fans mourn his demise, his mortal remains were also taken for cremation quickly. Reportedly, the…
Fifteen Maoists, together carrying rewards totalling Rs 48 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Sukma district of Bastar division on Monday, marking yet another major setback for the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in south Chhattisgarh. There were five women among those surrendered. Sukma SP Kiran Chavan said the group includes four hardcore Maoists. Officials said the…
Lucknow: Destiny sometimes writes scripts far more cinematic than films.For IPS officer Vishwajeet Srivastava, that tryst with destiny unfolded in 2023 when he as protocol officer was assigned the Lucknow schedule of a film featuring Dharmendra — the very man whose 1975 blockbuster Pratigya ignited his childhood dream of joining the police. “It was not…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Justice Surya Kant’s elevation as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes at a “critical juncture for our justice system”, and expressed confidence that “under his leadership, constitutional values, institutional strength and public trust in the rule of law will be further reinforced, advancing the promise of justice…
