NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday criticised the Modi government after the Union cabinet approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee act (MGNREGA), questioning why Mahatma Gandhi’s name needed to be dropped and accusing the Centre of focusing on rebranding rather than reform. Reacting to the Cabinet decision, Congress general...
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Gujarat horror: For Rs 40 lakhs woman gets lover to kill sister; put herself as nominee
Murder plot has been uncovered in Vadodara where a woman allegedly orchestrated her sister’s death to claim a Rs 40 lakh life insurance policy. VADODARA: The investigation into the murder of 36-year-old Ajiza Dewan has revealed that her elder sister allegedly plotted the crime to claim Rs 40 lakh from a life insurance policy and...
How Kolkata’s wait for Messi slipped into disorder – timeline of events
A banner being vandalised amid chaos during an event of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi as part of his ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025’, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), in Kolkata. Fans protested after failing to catch a clear glimpse of the footballer despite paying hefty sums for tickets. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata has a...
‘Shaadi chhod ke aaya’: Fan skips wedding for Messi; left disappointed
Lionel Messi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for football lovers in Kolkata turned into heartbreak and anger, as Lionel Messi’s much-awaited appearance at Salt Lake Stadium ended abruptly, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.Among them was a fan who made an extraordinary personal sacrifice, skipping his own wedding, to...
Thailand-Cambodia clash: 4 Thai soldiers killed; Bangkok rejects Trump truce claim
Thailand on Saturday said Cambodian forces killed four Thai soldiers amid continuing clashes along the disputed border, even as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been agreed to end days of deadly fighting.The Thai defence ministry said the soldiers were killed in border areas on Saturday, taking...
From ‘DisneyGPT’ to ‘Jarvis’: Disney pushing AI use after OpenAI partnership
Following its recent billion-dollar investment and licensing partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Disney is reportedly expanding its internal artificial intelligence (AI) toolkit, providing employees with custom and commercial AI software to boost productivity. Citing several Disney staffers, a report by Business Insider says that the move is a shift in the company’s technology strategy. Staffers claimed...
2001 Parliament attack: When terror from ‘sarhad’ struck Sansad
24 years of 2001 Parliament attack On the afternoon of December 13, 2001, India witnessed a deadly assault on its democracy. A group of Pakistan-trained terrorists drove into the Parliament complex in a stolen white ambassador car and opened fire, leading to a gun battle that lasted nearly half an hour.For millions who watched the...
‘Goldilocks’ economy: India in a rare ‘sweet spot’; do you stand to gain?
India is experiencing a rare economic phase with near-zero inflation and robust growth exceeding 8%. While this ‘Goldilocks’ moment benefits borrowers and large corporations, farmers face significant losses due to falling food prices. Savers might see reduced returns as interest rates decline, highlighting a complex economic landscape where benefits are unevenly distributed. India is in...
50% tariff shock: India in touch with Mexico over ‘unilateral’ move
As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products. The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to...
‘Dhurandhar’ box office day 9: Crosses Rs 255 crore mark
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is a box office hit, crossing ₹255 crore by its ninth day. Director Rohit Shetty lauded the film as ‘naya Hindi cinema.’ The movie boasts a strong ensemble cast and has garnered significant audience appreciation, particularly for Ranveer’s intense portrayal and Akshaye Khanna’s memorable introduction. Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its impressive box...
