Hindustan Times Delhi - March 11, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Two held for daylight robbery at jewellery store

A clutch of men walked into a branch of a prominent jewellery store in Bihar's Ara city posing as customers Monday morning, overpowered the security guard and robbed the outlet of gold and silver pieces worth 25 crore, said police, who arrested two suspects and recovered much of the loot hours later.

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Vanuatu set to cancel Lalit Modi's passport

Fugitive cricket administrator Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport is set to be cancelled on orders from the country's prime minister Jotham Napat after a request by the Indian government and based on \"recent revelations\" about him, people familiar with the development said on Monday.

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ED raids Baghel son's premises in liquor case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided several premises in Chhattisgarh, including that of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in its money laundering probe related to irregularities in the state's liquor industry, people familiar with the development said.

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Pradhan, Stalin slug it out amid language row

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told Parliament that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu refused to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) for \"politics\", prompting a strong reaction from the party's president and chief minister MK Stalin, who accused the former of \"arrogance\" and asked him to \"control his tongue\".

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AI: CLOTHING, BAGS, RAGS CLOGGED LOOS ON CHICAGO FLIGHT THAT MADE U-TURN

Air India on Monday confirmed that flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi on March 5 was forced to return to its departure point because multiple lavatories on the Boeing 777 jet became unusable and said that the problem was caused because people flushed down \"polythene bags, rags, and clothes\".

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Govt's 2nd advance estimates predict record wheat output

India is likely to produce a record 115.4 million metric tonnes of wheat this year, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, making its second advance estimates.

1 min

Walkouts, sharp clashes in stormy restart for Parl

Chaos in the House: 3 major flashpoints

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SC, Golden Forests and the perils of mega financial disputes

On April 8, the Supreme Court will hear the Golden Forests (India) Limited (GFIL) fraud case, armed with an amicus curiae report that may finally deliver justice to around 1.47 million investors defrauded by the company.

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27% Fewer Indians Went to Canada, US, UK to Study in 2024

The number of Indians going to Canada, the US and the UK for studies recorded a 27% decline in one year, from 604,926 in 2023 to 440,556 in 2024, the Union education ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

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JNU Moves HC For Relief On Protests Over Student Polls

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) approached the Delhi high court on Monday for early relief regarding the student elections, university officials said.

1 min

'Quack' injects 55-year-old, apprehended after his death

POLICE ON MONDAY SAID THEY NABBED THE TEENAGER AND ARE VERIFYING HIS AGE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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In Holi run-up, Railways takes safety measures

A slew of crowd control measures have been implemented at Delhi's four major railway stations ahead of Holi, including creation of mini control rooms and holding areas, and installation of serpentine queue dividers, officials in the Northern Railways announced on Monday.

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'ONLY THOSE WITH TICKETS TO GET ON PLATFORM': UNION MIN VAISHNAW

Responding to allegations by the Opposition of institutional shortfalls in the recent stampede at New Delhi railway station, which killed 18 people, Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament on Monday that stricter crowd control measures will be implemented at all stations.

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Murder, uproar, protest and roadblocks rock Ghazipur

A 32-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by a group of men in east Delhi's Ghazipur early Monday, triggering a series of events that eventually caused severe traffic congestion on three arterial interstate highways during peak Monday morning rush, gravely inconveniencing commuters, office-goers and students appearing for their board exams.

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Mercury spike continues, air quality may worsen

The maximum temperature on Monday remained above the normal level, and is expected to further rise up to 35 degrees Celsius (°C) on Tuesday in isolated areas before scattered light rain brings a brief respite, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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'Singhola landfill to be cleared by Aug'

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the waste mountain at Singhola is expected to be fully cleared by August 2025, while the Bawana landfill, an engineered sanitary landfill (E-SLF), will eventually be converted into a green space with vegetation.

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RTR underpass in dilapidated state within 3 years of opening

Damp and dark with leaky walls and damaged surface, the RTR underpass near Dhaula Kuan is in a dilapidated condition less than three years since it was opened to decongest the Outer Ring Road, a spot check by HT found on Monday.

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HC Admits Police Appeal Against City Court Order in 1984 Riots Case

The Delhi high court on Monday admitted an appeal filed by the Delhi Police against a city court's 2022 order acquitting an individual in connection with a case stemming from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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MoU to be signed for 4-km Yamuna water taxi project

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government and other agencies on Tuesday to develop a 4km stretch of river Yamuna for running water taxis, officials aware of the matter said.

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NDMC To Ensure Smooth Water Supply To Slums This Summer

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Monday said it will focus on ensuring water supply to 34 slums in its jurisdiction, besides implementing other measures in its area such as new water distribution schemes, additional water tankers, pipeline improvement, and water quality monitoring as part of the summer action plan.

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Court frames charges against Sharjeel Imam in anti-CAA stir

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar Sharjeel Imam was not only an instigator but also one of the \"kingpins\" of the larger conspiracy to incite violence during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in Delhi in 2019, a city court has said, while ordering the framing of charges against the 37-year-old student leader.

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Govt Committee for Gig Workers Set Up

In its Manifesto, the BJP Had Said It Will Establish a Gig Worker Welfare Board, Under Which It Will Provide Life and Accident Insurance

1 min

Delhi Govt to Present Budget on March 25

The BJP-led Delhi government will present its maiden budget on March 25 during the assembly's five-day budget session, said a bulletin from the Delhi assembly secretariat on Monday.

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36-yr-old woman, daughter, 3 aides arrested for murder

A 36-year-old woman and four of her associates—her 17-year-old daughter, the daughter's 22-year-old boyfriend and two of his associates—were arrested for allegedly killing the woman's husband in Jharera village in Delhi Cantonment last December, according to a report filed by the police in court on March 3.

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Mary Magdalen comes to Dilli

City to host a great painter's original work

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DELHI GOVT TO PRESENT BUDGET ON MARCH 25

The Delhi Police is grappling with a severe staffing shortage, with over 8,500 vacancies in its sanctioned strength of 94,257 personnel, according to the latest report from the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs.

1 min

Monitoring EWS Admissions, Says Delhi Edu Min

Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Monday said he has been closely monitoring the admission process at the document verification stage under the economically weaker section (EWS) quota in Delhi's private schools.

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Political slugfest over Kannada actor Ranya's gold smuggling case

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in the gold smuggling case has triggered a political slugfest in Karnataka with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP trading charges of favouritism and cover-up.

1 min

Oppn demands discussion on voter list 'discrepancies'

Opposition lawmakers, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Monday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on alleged discrepancies in the voter list as they pressed for conducting fair and transparent elections in the country.

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States Used 31% Of SSA Funds In 2024-25, LS Told

The 2016 Model Prison Manual Is Aimed To Have Uniformity In Functioning Of Prisons In India

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Lok Sabha Clears Bills Of Lading Bill Following Heated Debate

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 aimed at modernising India's legal framework for the issuance of bills of lading.

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Lok Sabha Clears Bills of Lading Bill Following Heated Debate

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 aimed at modernising India's legal framework for the issuance of bills of lading.

1 min

Parl panel urges govt to complete census 'at earliest'

THE MHA REDUCED THE ALLOCATION FOR THE CENSUS FROM ₹1.3K-CR IN FY25 TO ₹574K-CR IN FY 2025-2026

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Ganga water was fit for bathing during Kumbh

A comprehensive report on Ganga water at seven locations near Prayagraj, associated with the Maha Kumbh, showed water quality met all standards for bathing during the mela, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav informed Lok Sabha on Monday.

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9 states yet to adopt '16 model prison manual, says Parl panel report

THE 2016 MODEL PRISON MANUAL IS AIMED TO HAVE UNIFORMITY IN FUNCTIONING OF PRISONS IN INDIA

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Stalin Intensifies Attack on Pradhan Over NEP

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday told Parliament that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu refused to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) for \"politics\", prompting a strong reaction from the party's president and chief minister MK Stalin, who accused the former of \"arrogance\" and asked him to \"control his tongue.\"

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RAPISTS SHOULD BE STERILISED LIKE DOGS: RAJ GUV

Rape accused should be beaten up on the spot, and sterilised like dogs, Rajasthan governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade said in Bharatpur on Monday.

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Security Ties on Table at PM's Mauritius Visit

Mauritius is a key partner in the Indian Ocean and a gateway to Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he began a two-day visit to the island country that is expected to deepen security and development cooperation between the two sides.

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Trade ties in focus as New Zealand PM is set to visit India from Mar 16

Strengthening the bilateral economic partnership, including securing a trade deal, and bolstering security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific will be the centrepiece of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to India next week.

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HC seeks Centre's reply on pleas against UAPA

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the Centre to respond to a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA.

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Violence in MP, Guj towns amid India's cricket win celebrations

Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and Dehgam in Gujarat remained tensed on Monday, hours after communal clashes broke in the two towns during celebratory rallies following Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final, prompting authorities to apprehend nearly two dozen suspects and take elaborate measures to manage the unrest, officials said.

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Employment, tea gardens focus of Assam budget

Assam finance minister Ajanta Neog on Monday presented a ₹2.63 lakh crore budget for financial year 2025-26, the last full budget of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government ahead of next year's assembly polls, making a slew of announcements, including monetary aid to jobless graduates and tea garden workers.

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1 Gets Death Penalty, 6 Life Term in '18 Hate Crime Case

A Telangana court on Monday sentenced a man to death and awarded life imprisonment to six others convicted for killing a 23-year-old Dalit man, allegedly at the behest of his father-in-law in a sensational case of hate crime in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, people aware of the matter said.

1 min

'Polythene bags, clothes clogged toilets'

Air India cited its internal probe based on objects found by crews who discovered the objects in the aircraft's plumbing system

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Political Colour Being Given to Kathua Killings, Alleges J&K CM

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah alleged on Monday that attempts were being made to give a \"political colour\" to the death of three civilians in Kathua district, and questioned the police for allowing Opposition leaders to visit the victims' families but preventing the deputy chief minister from doing the same.

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No headway in Manipur talks, shutdown stays

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) lifted its indefinite shutdown on Kuki-dominated areas of Manipur on Monday, only to reverse it hours later over failure to reach a mutually acceptable understanding with the government, officials aware of the matter said.

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New York flight returns after hoax bomb threat

A New York-bound Air India flight from Mumbai had to return eight hours after taking off due to a bomb threat that was later declared to be a hoax.

1 min

Spotlight on populist schemes as debt mounts in Maha budget

Four months after winning the Maharashtra assembly elections on the back of a slew of populist schemes, the Mahayuti government's first budget after retaining power reflected an estimated debt of ₹9,32,242 crore for the financial year 2025-26, which is the highest in the state's history.

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'Shouldn't have taken place in any month': CM on Gulmarg event

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said a probe was ordered into a controversial fashion show held in the Gulmarg area of Baramulla district on March 7, adding that his government would have never given permission for such an event in \"any month\".

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ED searches premises linked to Baghel's son

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided several premises in Chhattisgarh including that of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in its money laundering probe related to irregularities in state's liquor industry, people familiar with the development said.

1 min

Govt May Recruit Retd Teachers in Medical Colleges to Tackle Crunch

Health Ministry Will Focus on Faculty Development and Periodic Assessment of Staffing Gaps

1 min

Justice Gavai Cautions Against Integrating AI Within Judiciary

Supreme Court judge Justice Bhushan R Gavai on Monday emphasised the need for a cautious approach in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) within the judiciary, stressing that technology must serve as an aid rather than a replacement for human judgment.

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India May Log Bumper Wheat and Maize Output

India is likely to produce a record 115.4 million metric tonnes of wheat this year, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, making its second advance estimates.

1 min

8 People Killed As Car, Truck Collide Head On

SIDHI: Eight people were killed and 13 injured after a truck and an SUV collided head-on at Sidhi in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, police officers aware of the matter said, adding that the truck driver was detained.

1 min

Can't award damages for wrongful custody while hearing bail pleas: SC

THE CASE AROSE FROM HC'S RULING, DIRECTING NCB DIRECTOR TO PAY COMPENSATION TO A MAN FOR \"WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT\"

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India Buying Fewer Foreign Arms, Still 2nd Largest Importer: Sipri

India's weapon imports fell 9.3% between 2015-19 and 2020-24, and the share of military hardware sourced from Russia dropped significantly during this period, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said in a report published on Monday.

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Negotiating trade deals with Europe

India must deepen ties with multiple partners to protect its interests at a time of global churn

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Upgrading the plumbing of India's administration

The hegemony of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has never seemed as complete as it does today.

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All-weather friend, major trade partner

Over the past 10 years, Mauritius has become a cornerstone of India's maritime strategy that straddles the security, economic and ecological dimensions

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UGC's new teacher appraisal system is a lot more holistic

The criticism of the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recent reforms based on the National Education Policy 2020 in these columns (UGC's flawed proposals for teacher hiring, promotions, Sukhadeo Thorat, February 18) fails to recognise higher education governance's dynamic and evolving nature.

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Toll Crosses 1,500 as Syria Ends Ops Against Loyalists of Assad

Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after more than 1,500 people including civilians, security personnel and pro-Assad fighters were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.

1 min

80% of USAID Programmes Cancelled, Says Top Diplomat

The Trump administration has cancelled more than 80% of all the programmes at US Agency for International Development (USAID) following a six-week review, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.

1 min

Ex-central banker Mark Carney set to become Canada PM

Former central banker Mark Carney coasted to a landslide victory on Sunday to become the new leader of the ruling Liberal Party, paving the way for him to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.

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Countries must see Brazil meet as crucial turning point: COP30 prez

Brazil's incoming COP30 presidency has urged countries to view the November climate summit as a crucial turning point for global action, invoking the football concept of \"virada\" — fighting back when defeat seems almost certain.

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Israel's Halt to Food, Aid Deliveries Worsens Conditions in Gaza Strip

Israel's suspension of goods entering Gaza is taking a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and food prices rising, while a cut in the electricity supply could deprive people of clean water, Palestinian officials said.

1 min

IndusInd flags ₹1,530 cr lapses in derivatives portfolio

IndusInd Bank Ltd has flagged discrepancies worth about ₹1,530 crore in its derivatives account balances, with managing director and chief executive officer Sumant Kathpalia saying that the issue could have led the regulator to extend his term by only one year instead of three.

1 min

New spam rules on hold as regulator sees improvement

Guidelines to make spam calls and SMSes illegal have been kept in abeyance for now by the country's top consumer watchdog.

1 min

Retail inflation likely eased to 3.9% in Feb: Poll

India's retail inflation likely eased further to 3.9% in February from 4.3% in the previous month, driven by a continued decline in food prices, according to a Mint poll of 25 economists.

1 min

Now, Physics Wallah joins AI wagon to build models

Physics Wallah is building small language models (SLMs) to solve questions in physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology, as the edtech major seeks to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for scale and efficiency.

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BSE, NSE duel soars on options expiry

A move by the market regulator to cut investor losses by cooling the frenzy in options trading on expiry day has had an underwhelming effect on volumes, but has sparked a fresh spate of rivalry between the country's two top stock exchanges.

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Two-thirds of ITR filers in FY25 had zero tax liability

Of the around 84 million people that filed income-tax returns in 2024-25 (up to December 31, 2024), 55.8 million had zero tax liability, government data showed, with only around a third of the filers paying tax.

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India, EU eye FTA with reciprocal concessions

The negotiations resumed after a gap of more than five months in Brussels

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Anurag Thakur likely to run for BFI president

Former union sports minister Anurag Thakur is likely to be in the fray for the president's post in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections, it has been learnt.

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Sindhu, Lakshya and men's doubles pair chase success

It has been 24 years since an Indian won the All England Open title but every season players head to the premier badminton tournament with renewed hope that they will end the wait.

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PCB to Register Protest With ICC for Ignoring It at the CT Closing Ceremony Event

PCB is set to register its protest with ICC for ignoring its CEO and Champions Trophy tournament director Sumair Ahmed Syed during the event's closing ceremony in Dubai.

1 min

Rahul, calm and proving a perfect fit in middle-order

\"I don't think I can say this on camera, but I was s****ing myself at the end.\"

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Harman helps MI win and stay in hunt for final spot

Mumbai Indians' home-coming in the WPL had a significant Harmanpreet Kaur stamp — as batter and captain. On a night she slammed a 33-ball 54 and engineered some clever changes, MI beat Gujarat Giants by nine runs at the Brabourne Stadium in their first home game since becoming inaugural season champions.

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India team's depth reminds Lara of Windies of the past

At the end of the Champions Trophy, the cricket world has been left admiring the depth of India's talent pool.

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Dream Run: Imtiaz Ali on 20 Years in Bollywood and Highway's Re-release

Two decades, cult classics such as Jab We Met (2007) and Love Aaj Kal (2009), and an ever-evolving storytelling style — filmmaker Imtiaz Ali describes his journey as nothing short of surreal.

1 min

Khadi to be in focus at Vivienne Westwood's India debut

After Dior's iconic India show in 2023, British luxury brand Vivienne Westwood is gearing up to make its debut in the country with a showcase on April 1.

1 min

BADSHAH'S WEIGHT LOSS SPARKS OZEMPIC RUMOURS

Singer-rapper Badshah's dramatic weight loss and physical transformation have created a stir on social media.

1 min

I am an offline person, not too interested in social media

While Sukhwinder Singh has a couple of Bollywood projects coming up, including songs in Baaghi 4 and a movie by filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, the singer is enjoying his indie music journey too.

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