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MUMBAI: An actor has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly raping his domestic help for 10 years on the promise of marriage, police said on Monday.Based on a complaint by a 41-year-old woman, Nadeem Khan, recently seen in the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar’, was arrested on January 22 and is currently in police custody, an official...

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turban, or saafa, once again became a quiet yet striking focus point during the grand Republic Day celebrations on Monday. This year, the Prime Minister chose a red Rajasthani-style pagdi, highlighted with golden-yellow streaks, adding a note of cultural elegance to the solemn national ritual.Over the years, the tradition...

Mi-17 choppers shower petals, fly ‘Dhwaj Formation’ NEW DELHI: The Republic Day parade began on Kartavya Path on Monday with a stirring aerial display titled the ‘Dhwaj Formation’, as four Mi-17 1V helicopters of the 129 Helicopter Unit flew overhead in a striking inverted ‘Y’ formation, carrying the National Ensign along with the service flags...

NEW DELHI: Actor R. Madhavan, one of the 131 individuals recognised with the Padma Awards 2026, described the accolade as more than just an award.“I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility,” he said, adding that he will carry the honour with “dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment,” according to news...

Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he has no preference between bowling with the new or old ball, stressing that his priority is contributing to the team’s success after India clinched the five-match T20I series with two games to spare following a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match...

A daily gamble on wheels NEW DELHI: Across major metropolitan cities, streets have become theatres of risk. Drivers swerve dangerously, bikers speed, and citizens flout basic rules of the road. The consequences are visible: accidents, near-misses and growing frustration among those who share the roads. While traffic rules exist on paper, enforcement often struggles to...

Late wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili with Ravi Dahiya. NEW DELHI: “Is it for real what you are telling me? I am speechless, too emotional. It’s a proud moment for our whole family.” Shalva Mestvirishvili’s voice was choking over the telephone from Tbilisi, Georgia, when informed of his late father, legendary wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili being...

Security personnel at Kartavya Path on the eve of Republic Day (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with nationwide events marking the adoption of the Constitution and highlighting the country’s cultural and military heritage.Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path are based on the theme of...