China’s foreign minister Wang Yi (AP Photo/Andy Wong) NEW DELHI: India has rejected China’s claim of mediation in its conflict with Pakistan, reiterating its stand that the military action was paused following a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi claimed on Tuesday that the crisis involving India…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship – and took the opportunity to bash France, too.Trump, whose administration has backed anti-immigration parties in Europe, said key ally France had a “horrendous” problem with crime and immigration.An official decree seen by…
Recent events may encourage you to focus on your inner self today. You may find many new and ambitious experiences in your life. Remember that you should not let peace be overwhelmed by busy schedules in any survivor-long list of things to be attended to. Your very being can be considered a task far superior…
DHAKA: In a twist to the intriguing murder of Bangladeshi Islamist radical Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the alleged killers, Faisal Karim Masud alias Daud (37), has denied the charge pinned on him by the interim govt while also refuting its assertion that he slipped into India after committing the alleged crime and is holed…
GUWAHATI: A special NIA court convicted and sentenced a key accused in a Hizbul Mujahideen terror conspiracy case to life imprisonment, the agency said Wednesday. The convict, Kamruj Zaman alias Hurairah or Kamaruddin from Erakapili village in Assam’s Hojai district, was arrested in 2018 for conspiring to raise a module of the banned outfit in…
India new labour code (Image for representation) NEW DELHI: A month after notifying the four new labour codes, Centre on Wednesday released draft rules for their implementation, which lay out how minimum wages will be calculated, fix weekly working hours, set procedures to recognise and verify trade union membership, and provide for the composition of…
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s rom-com ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ has struggled at the box office, earning just THIS much in its first week against a Rs 90 crore budget. Meanwhile, ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, continues its impressive run, surpassing Rs 722 crore. The contrast highlights the differing audience reception for…
Your stars indicate that you are working very hard to ascend your mountain, and you notice a mood shift as you change your perception of your challenges. Instead of looking at the wall, try to see the step. The energy shifts when the perspective changes. Eventually, you’ll see that making heavy work burdens feel quite…
NEW DELHI: CJI Surya Kant has devised four categories of cases to prioritise listing and hearing of petitions filed by socially, physically, and financially disadvantaged people. The new categories of cases relate to those filed by disabled people and acid attack survivors, by senior citizens above 80 years, persons who are below poverty line and…
Anand Mahindra (File photo) NEW DELHI: Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra on Wednesday said artificial intelligence is not a threat, but an accelerator as it can raise value and dignity of blue-collar jobs. “As Al reshapes industries, many fear disruption. I respectfully disagree. I believe Al is an accelerator not a threat,” Mahindra said in…
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, ended 2025 on a strong note, maintaining its dominant hold at the Indian box office. The Hindi spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been on a historic, record-breaking run since its release in December and continued its momentum by earning over Rs 10 crore on its fourth Wednesday.Dhurandhar Movie Review…
The new year arrives without fanfare, prompting a moment of reflection before sending messages. The article offers simple, honest phrases for New Year’s greetings, acknowledging that not everyone starts the year with grand plans. It emphasizes genuine connection and self-compassion over forced cheerfulness, encouraging a quiet, hopeful approach to the year ahead. The new year…
MUMBAI: In 2025, single-digit gains in the sensex and Nifty hid Dalal Street’s efforts to balance local and global factors which left investors jittery at regular intervals. Behind the headline numbers, however, new market darlings emerged, some older ones lost favour with investors, a number of well-known companies went public, IPOs garnered record amounts from…
The stars today indicate that you might already be on a quick track to the finish line. Restless energy pushes you to do everything at once. Be mindful of letting go of undue haste and believing in life’s perfect timing. The slower you go, the faster you will learn that the world waits for no…
Joseph Parker and Andy Lee (Image Source: Getty) Joseph Parker and Andy Lee represent a boxing victory that still attracts fans. Wise investments and brand deals are also factors of their financial trajectory apart from boxing careers. The former WBO heavyweight champion, Parker, still brings in millions from fights and endorsements while the retired WBO…
NEW DELHI: The Pragati-led ecosystem for monitoring of projects and flagship schemes has helped accelerate projects worth more than Rs 85 lakh crore in the past decade, PM Modi said Wednesday while chairing the 50th Pragati meeting online with secretaries and chief secretaries.Modi described the milestone as a symbol of the deep transformation India has…
N Chandrasekaran (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran, in his year-end message to employees on Wednesday, said companies that deliver on commitments, foster collaboration across teams, and take calculated risks will be best positioned to navigate volatility and create long-term stability. “For India and for the Tata Group, this era of uncertainty…
Today, the stars seem to ask you to be your greatest friend. You always strive hard to dig deeper into the truth. However, in all truthfulness, you will get to see a world of beauty when your expectations of perfection are lowered. Here is the time to be easy on yourself and kindly lead yourself…
INDORE: Seven people have died, while dozens are battling for life in hospitals following diarrhoea and vomiting caused by contaminated tap water in Indore, which boasts of retaining India’s cleanest city tag eight times in a row in the national Swachh Survekshan rankings. Patients began pouring into hospitals Monday evening after a leakage in the…
Bollywood actress Khushi Mukherjee and Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (Insta) Bollywood and television actor Khushi Mukherjee has moved to clear the air around her recent comments involving India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, addressing the issue in an exclusive interaction with NDTV. Her clarification has eased concerns among the captain’s supporters and Indian cricket followers,…
