Ring Road on top of Ring Road? PWD eyes new traffic solution

The Delhi government is considering an ambitious ₹7,000-8,000 crore 80-km elevated corridor above the existing Ring Road to tackle worsening traffic congestion on the Capital's arterial routes.

1 mins

No tolerance for terror, allies must understand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's \"zero tolerance\" policy for terrorism and the need for decisive international action against terror and those who support it during meetings with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Saturday.

1 mins

India seeks exemption from US baseline tariff

Negotiations in Top Gear

2 mins

Heat spells to return as rains may revive only mid-June: IMD

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central and east India until June 12, minimising hopes for any relief from intense spells of heat, according to predictions by the India Meteorological Department.

1 mins

No tolerance for terror, allies must understand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's \"zero tolerance\" policy for terrorism and the need for decisive international action against terror and those who support it during meetings with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Saturday.

1 mins

India seeks exemption from US baseline tariff

Negotiations in Top Gear

2 mins

Heat spells to return as rains may revive only mid-June: IMD

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central and east India until June 12, minimising hopes for any relief from intense spells of heat, according to predictions by the India Meteorological Department.

1 mins

Ring Road on top of Ring Road? PWD eyes new traffic solution

The Delhi government is considering an ambitious ₹7,000-8,000 crore 80-km elevated corridor above the existing Ring Road to tackle worsening traffic congestion on the Capital's arterial routes.

1 mins

No tolerance for terror, allies must understand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's \"zero tolerance\" policy for terrorism and the need for decisive international action against terror and those who support it during meetings with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Saturday.

1 mins

India seeks exemption from US baseline tariff

Negotiations in Top Gear

2 mins

Heat spells to return as rains may revive only mid-June: IMD

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central and east India until June 12, minimising hopes for any relief from intense spells of heat, according to predictions by the India Meteorological Department.

1 mins

Courses on disaster resilience need to be part of higher edu: PM

Courses, modules and skill development programmes on disaster resilience need to be part of higher education, PM Modi said on Saturday at a two-day conference, organised by Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Nice, France, laying down five key areas for disaster preparedness.

1 mins

Govt nod for weapons that outgun Pak arsenal

Even as national security planners and military chiefs celebrated one month of Operation Sindoor on Saturday evening, HT learns that the defence ministry has given the green signal to the three services to replenish inventory with longer-range loitering ammunition, artillery shells, kamikaze drones and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles that out-range the Chinese missiles used by Pakistan during the four-day high intensity skirmish.

3 mins

Kumbh stampede: HC raps UP over ex gratia delay

HC SAID ONCE THE GOVT ANNOUNCED EX GRATIA, IT WAS 'BOUNDED DUTY' TO ENSURE TIMELY PAYMENT

2 mins

Centre Plans Elaborate Security Cover for Amarnath Yatra

The Officer Said Several Security Review Meetings Have Been Held Over The Last Few Weeks To Take Stock Of Preparations For The Yatra, The Duration Of Which Is 38 Days This Year Compared To 52 Last Year

2 mins

Charge Sheet Against Goldy Brar Over GGM Grenade Attacks

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges in court against Canada-based gangster-terrorist Satwinder Singh alias Goldy Brar and four others for orchestrating grenade attacks on two Gurugram clubs in December, the agency announced on Saturday.

1 mins

India Tackling Heat Risk Proactively, Says Mishra

Rising temperatures pose a systemic risk to public health, economic stability, and ecological resilience, principal secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, has said, emphasizing the urgent need to address extreme heat as a global crisis.

1 mins

Tensions in Manipur over arrest rumours

Two journalists and a civilian were injured as tensions flared in Imphal city late on Saturday evening following unconfirmed reports of the arrest of five volunteers of Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei group, including one of the group's commanders, people familiar with the matter said.

2 mins

Search on for 14-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Torture for 'Theft'; 5 Held

Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who went missing in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district nearly 10 days ago after he was tortured by the owner of the factory where he worked, over suspicion of stealing a mobile phone, police officers said on Saturday, adding that five people have been arrested in connection with the case.

1 mins

Courses on disaster resilience need to be part of higher edu: PM

Courses, modules and skill development programmes on disaster resilience need to be part of higher education, PM Modi said on Saturday at a two-day conference, organised by Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Nice, France, laying down five key areas for disaster preparedness.

1 mins

Govt nod for weapons that outgun Pak arsenal

Even as national security planners and military chiefs celebrated one month of Operation Sindoor on Saturday evening, HT learns that the defence ministry has given the green signal to the three services to replenish inventory with longer-range loitering ammunition, artillery shells, kamikaze drones and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles that out-range the Chinese missiles used by Pakistan during the four-day high intensity skirmish.

3 mins

Kumbh stampede: HC raps UP over ex gratia delay

HC SAID ONCE THE GOVT ANNOUNCED EX GRATIA, IT WAS 'BOUNDED DUTY' TO ENSURE TIMELY PAYMENT

2 mins

Centre Plans Elaborate Security Cover for Amarnath Yatra

The Officer Said Several Security Review Meetings Have Been Held Over The Last Few Weeks To Take Stock Of Preparations For The Yatra, The Duration Of Which Is 38 Days This Year Compared To 52 Last Year

2 mins

Charge Sheet Against Goldy Brar Over GGM Grenade Attacks

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges in court against Canada-based gangster-terrorist Satwinder Singh alias Goldy Brar and four others for orchestrating grenade attacks on two Gurugram clubs in December, the agency announced on Saturday.

1 mins

India Tackling Heat Risk Proactively, Says Mishra

Rising temperatures pose a systemic risk to public health, economic stability, and ecological resilience, principal secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, has said, emphasizing the urgent need to address extreme heat as a global crisis.

1 mins

Tensions in Manipur over arrest rumours

Two journalists and a civilian were injured as tensions flared in Imphal city late on Saturday evening following unconfirmed reports of the arrest of five volunteers of Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei group, including one of the group's commanders, people familiar with the matter said.

2 mins

Search on for 14-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Torture for 'Theft'; 5 Held

Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who went missing in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district nearly 10 days ago after he was tortured by the owner of the factory where he worked, over suspicion of stealing a mobile phone, police officers said on Saturday, adding that five people have been arrested in connection with the case.

1 mins

Courses on disaster resilience need to be part of higher edu: PM

Courses, modules and skill development programmes on disaster resilience need to be part of higher education, PM Modi said on Saturday at a two-day conference, organised by Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Nice, France, laying down five key areas for disaster preparedness.

1 mins

Govt nod for weapons that outgun Pak arsenal

Even as national security planners and military chiefs celebrated one month of Operation Sindoor on Saturday evening, HT learns that the defence ministry has given the green signal to the three services to replenish inventory with longer-range loitering ammunition, artillery shells, kamikaze drones and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles that out-range the Chinese missiles used by Pakistan during the four-day high intensity skirmish.

3 mins

Summer Heat to Return, Rain Unlikely for a Week: Forecast

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central India for the period, according to the India Meteorological Department.

3 mins

Env Minister Rejects Cong's Claim of Zoo Privatisation

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's concerns over a planned Memorandum of Understanding between the Delhi zoo and Gujarat's Greens Zoological Rescue And Rehabilitation Centre (also called Vantara), and said such collaborations are a \"routine exercise\" aimed at improving conservation efforts, scientific research, and animal welfare.

1 mins

Noida to widen road near DND to ease snarls

The Noida authority will soon widen the road between Sector 95 and the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, to ease persistent traffic congestion near the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal on the Noida Expressway by adding a 600-metre-long and 5.5-metre-wide carriageway, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Summer Heat to Return, Rain Unlikely for a Week: Forecast

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central India for the period, according to the India Meteorological Department.

3 mins

Env Minister Rejects Cong's Claim of Zoo Privatisation

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's concerns over a planned Memorandum of Understanding between the Delhi zoo and Gujarat's Greens Zoological Rescue And Rehabilitation Centre (also called Vantara), and said such collaborations are a \"routine exercise\" aimed at improving conservation efforts, scientific research, and animal welfare.

1 mins

Noida to widen road near DND to ease snarls

The Noida authority will soon widen the road between Sector 95 and the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, to ease persistent traffic congestion near the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal on the Noida Expressway by adding a 600-metre-long and 5.5-metre-wide carriageway, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Summer Heat to Return, Rain Unlikely for a Week: Forecast

Delhi and parts of northwest India are in for a hot week ahead even as monsoon rains are expected to remain stalled over central India for the period, according to the India Meteorological Department.

3 mins

51 Illegal Gates in South City 1 Area Razed: DTCP

The enforcement wing of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Friday demolished 51 illegal gates built on internal roads in South City 1 without permission.

2 mins

Elevated road over Ring Rd? PWD to check its feasibility

The Delhi government is considering an ambitious ₹7,000-8,000 crore, 80-km elevated corridor above the existing Ring Road to tackle worsening traffic congestion on the Capital's arterial routes.

3 mins

Hry CM nod for infra push to uplift Nuh

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on a visit to Nuh, on Friday, approved a series of welfare and infrastructure initiatives during the 31st meeting of the Mewat Development Board.

1 mins

Principal, 3 Others Booked for Kota MBBS Student's Suicide

According to Police, the Victim Was Allegedly Found Dead at His Hostel Room on the College Campus on March 5

2 mins

Seven Maoists killed in 3 days of gunfight; activists say 'staged'

A total of seven Maoists, including two top cadres, were killed in encounters with security forces in a major three-day operation against left-wing extremism (LWE) in the forests of Indravati National Park in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday.

2 mins

NCB asks police chiefs to alert beat officers about drug labs

NCB ASKED THE STATES AND UTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RED FLAGS OF SUSPICIOUS LABORATORIES IN THEIR LOCALITIES

2 mins

Principal, 3 Others Booked for Kota MBBS Student's Suicide

According to Police, the Victim Was Allegedly Found Dead at His Hostel Room on the College Campus on March 5

2 mins

Seven Maoists killed in 3 days of gunfight; activists say 'staged'

A total of seven Maoists, including two top cadres, were killed in encounters with security forces in a major three-day operation against left-wing extremism (LWE) in the forests of Indravati National Park in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday.

2 mins

NCB asks police chiefs to alert beat officers about drug labs

NCB ASKED THE STATES AND UTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE RED FLAGS OF SUSPICIOUS LABORATORIES IN THEIR LOCALITIES

2 mins

Row over Karnataka stampede intensifies

A formal complaint was submitted to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday against chief minister Siddaramaiah over alleged negligence leading to the June 4 stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed 11 lives, even as the Opposition BJP intensified its attack on the Congress leadership in the state.

2 mins

Row over Karnataka stampede intensifies

A formal complaint was submitted to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday against chief minister Siddaramaiah over alleged negligence leading to the June 4 stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed 11 lives, even as the Opposition BJP intensified its attack on the Congress leadership in the state.

2 mins

Row over Karnataka stampede intensifies

A formal complaint was submitted to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday against chief minister Siddaramaiah over alleged negligence leading to the June 4 stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium that claimed 11 lives, even as the Opposition BJP intensified its attack on the Congress leadership in the state.

2 mins

HC Junks Plea Seeking Modification of Order

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the Punjab government's plea seeking a recall or modification of its May 6 order which asked it to release water to Haryana.

1 mins

Exploring old law allowing 'push back': Sarma

The Assam government is looking into the details of \"an old law\" that will allow it to \"push back\" infiltrators without having to mandatorily approach foreigners tribunals, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

1 mins

ED Summons Dino Morea Over Mithi River Desilting Case

At least eight people, including actor Dino Morea, his brother, and some BMC officials, have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning next week in a money laundering case linked to an alleged ₹65 crore worth Mithi River desilting \"scam,\" officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Bengal Violence: SIT Names 13 in Charge Sheet on Father-Son Deaths

The special investigation team probing the murder of a man and his son during communal clashes in Murshidabad district of West Bengal has submitted a charge sheet in the case, naming 13 people, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Canada PM cites India's 5th largest economy status for G7 invitation

India is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is central to a number of critical global supply chains, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, arguing that the leadership of the country must be part of discussions at the upcoming G7 summit.

1 mins

Thackeray Cousins' Photo in Saamana Fuels Reunion Buzz

MNS Chief Held a Meeting to Gauge the Mood Among His Party Workers on a Possible Alliance With Shiv Sena (UBT)

2 mins

Rahul's allegation of Maha poll rigging triggers BJP, EC retorts

The Congress's rivals lashed out on Saturday against the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging systematic rigging of the November 2024 Maharashtra elections, a claim also rebuffed by Election Commission officials who called it misinformation.

2 mins

Sonia Undergoes Tests After High BP Complaint

Senior Congress leader and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi was taken to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) hospital in Shimla on Saturday after she complained of restlessness.

1 mins

Exploring old law allowing 'push back': Sarma

The Assam government is looking into the details of \"an old law\" that will allow it to \"push back\" infiltrators without having to mandatorily approach foreigners tribunals, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

1 mins

ED Summons Dino Morea Over Mithi River Desilting Case

At least eight people, including actor Dino Morea, his brother, and some BMC officials, have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning next week in a money laundering case linked to an alleged ₹65 crore worth Mithi River desilting \"scam,\" officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Bengal Violence: SIT Names 13 in Charge Sheet on Father-Son Deaths

The special investigation team probing the murder of a man and his son during communal clashes in Murshidabad district of West Bengal has submitted a charge sheet in the case, naming 13 people, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Canada PM cites India's 5th largest economy status for G7 invitation

India is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is central to a number of critical global supply chains, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, arguing that the leadership of the country must be part of discussions at the upcoming G7 summit.

1 mins

Thackeray Cousins' Photo in Saamana Fuels Reunion Buzz

MNS Chief Held a Meeting to Gauge the Mood Among His Party Workers on a Possible Alliance With Shiv Sena (UBT)

2 mins

Rahul's allegation of Maha poll rigging triggers BJP, EC retorts

The Congress's rivals lashed out on Saturday against the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging systematic rigging of the November 2024 Maharashtra elections, a claim also rebuffed by Election Commission officials who called it misinformation.

2 mins

Initiatives in Last 11 Years Helped Boost Farmers' Incomes: PM Modi

Several initiatives of the BJP-led NDA government during the last 11 years have boosted the prosperity of farmers and ensured the transformation of agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, underlining the far-reaching impact of his government's \"pro-farmer\" programmes.

1 mins

Initiatives in Last 11 Years Helped Boost Farmers' Incomes: PM Modi

Several initiatives of the BJP-led NDA government during the last 11 years have boosted the prosperity of farmers and ensured the transformation of agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, underlining the far-reaching impact of his government's \"pro-farmer\" programmes.

1 mins

By Censuring Tharoor, Congress Lost the Plot

I would have thought the Congress would look upon Shashi Tharoor as a prized asset, one of its most valuable members and a source of enormous pride.

3 mins

A life in the service of the wild and wildlife

Valmik Thapar was a conservationist who spoke his mind on policies regarding protection of the tiger and India's forests

5 mins

Seaweed farming: A path to empowering women

Seaweed and women's empowerment may not sound like an obvious fit, but that is the quiet change taking place along the coastline.

2 mins

A One-Way Ticket to That Lonesome Town

“Please adjust and make room for the sixth passenger.” It is peak summer. The bus is packed with people, like sardines in a tin can, all wearing backpacks.

3 mins

By Censuring Tharoor, Congress Lost the Plot

I would have thought the Congress would look upon Shashi Tharoor as a prized asset, one of its most valuable members and a source of enormous pride.

3 mins

A life in the service of the wild and wildlife

Valmik Thapar was a conservationist who spoke his mind on policies regarding protection of the tiger and India's forests

5 mins

Seaweed farming: A path to empowering women

Seaweed and women's empowerment may not sound like an obvious fit, but that is the quiet change taking place along the coastline.

2 mins

A One-Way Ticket to That Lonesome Town

“Please adjust and make room for the sixth passenger.” It is peak summer. The bus is packed with people, like sardines in a tin can, all wearing backpacks.

3 mins

By Censuring Tharoor, Congress Lost the Plot

I would have thought the Congress would look upon Shashi Tharoor as a prized asset, one of its most valuable members and a source of enormous pride.

3 mins

A life in the service of the wild and wildlife

Valmik Thapar was a conservationist who spoke his mind on policies regarding protection of the tiger and India's forests

5 mins

Seaweed farming: A path to empowering women

Seaweed and women's empowerment may not sound like an obvious fit, but that is the quiet change taking place along the coastline.

2 mins

Stolen chances

Karan Tejpal's gritty debut film has taken years to find a spot, even on a streaming platform. This is bad news for all cinema

2 mins

Stolen chances

Karan Tejpal's gritty debut film has taken years to find a spot, even on a streaming platform. This is bad news for all cinema

2 mins

Wood to iron to steel: The ancient history of the track

Humans have been using tracks, of one kind or another, for over 20,000 years.

2 mins

Stolen chances

Karan Tejpal's gritty debut film has taken years to find a spot, even on a streaming platform. This is bad news for all cinema

2 mins

Fire and ice: As Kohli exits, can we revisit Dravid's legacy too?

The scene was repeated in city after city. Young men outside barbershops, in twos and threes, posing for selfies to commemorate their newly crafted beards and newly fashioned fades, celebrated their coming-of-age by adopting the likeness of the pop culture icon of their generation.

3 mins

Fire and ice: As Kohli exits, can we revisit Dravid's legacy too?

The scene was repeated in city after city. Young men outside barbershops, in twos and threes, posing for selfies to commemorate their newly crafted beards and newly fashioned fades, celebrated their coming-of-age by adopting the likeness of the pop culture icon of their generation.

3 mins

Fire and ice: As Kohli exits, can we revisit Dravid's legacy too?

The scene was repeated in city after city. Young men outside barbershops, in twos and threes, posing for selfies to commemorate their newly crafted beards and newly fashioned fades, celebrated their coming-of-age by adopting the likeness of the pop culture icon of their generation.

3 mins

US Travel Ban Reflects 'Racist Mentality': Iran

Tehran denounced on Saturday the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington's decision was a sign of a \"racist mentality\".

1 mins

US Steps Up Immigration Crackdown With LA Raids, NY Courthouse Arrests

Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to demand the release of detainees

2 mins

Israel Retrieves Body of Thai Hostage, Strikes Kill 45 in Gaza

The Israeli military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage who had been held in Gaza since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 45 people, according to local medics.

1 mins

Trump Warns Musk of 'Consequences' If He Funds Democrats

President Donald Trump said Elon Musk will pay \"very serious consequences\" if the billionaire tech mogul funds Democratic candidates that challenge lawmakers who backed Republicans' sweeping tax-and-spending bill, NBC News reported.

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine Argue Over POW Swap Delay

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine -- the only concrete outcome of peace talks -- was thrown into doubt on Saturday after Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of delaying and thwarting the swap.

1 mins

Taliban Offers Amnesty, Urges Afghans to Return

A top Taliban official said on Saturday that all Afghans who fled the country after the collapse of the former Western-backed government are free to return home, promising they would not be harmed if they come back.

1 mins

Trump Says Xi to Restart Rare Earth Flows, Sets Date for Talks

President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had agreed to restart the flow of rare-earth materials, as negotiators from the two nations prepare to resume trade talks on June 9 in London.

1 mins

Kyrgyzstan Dismantles Central Asia's Tallest Lenin Statue

Russian ally Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday, quietly dismantled Central Asia's tallest monument to Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary founder of the Soviet Union.

1 mins

US Travel Ban Reflects 'Racist Mentality': Iran

Tehran denounced on Saturday the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington's decision was a sign of a \"racist mentality\".

1 mins

US Steps Up Immigration Crackdown With LA Raids, NY Courthouse Arrests

Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to demand the release of detainees

2 mins

Israel Retrieves Body of Thai Hostage, Strikes Kill 45 in Gaza

The Israeli military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage who had been held in Gaza since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 45 people, according to local medics.

1 mins

Trump Warns Musk of 'Consequences' If He Funds Democrats

President Donald Trump said Elon Musk will pay \"very serious consequences\" if the billionaire tech mogul funds Democratic candidates that challenge lawmakers who backed Republicans' sweeping tax-and-spending bill, NBC News reported.

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine Argue Over POW Swap Delay

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine -- the only concrete outcome of peace talks -- was thrown into doubt on Saturday after Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of delaying and thwarting the swap.

1 mins

Taliban Offers Amnesty, Urges Afghans to Return

A top Taliban official said on Saturday that all Afghans who fled the country after the collapse of the former Western-backed government are free to return home, promising they would not be harmed if they come back.

1 mins

Trump Says Xi to Restart Rare Earth Flows, Sets Date for Talks

President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had agreed to restart the flow of rare-earth materials, as negotiators from the two nations prepare to resume trade talks on June 9 in London.

1 mins

Kyrgyzstan Dismantles Central Asia's Tallest Lenin Statue

Russian ally Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday, quietly dismantled Central Asia's tallest monument to Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary founder of the Soviet Union.

1 mins

US Travel Ban Reflects 'Racist Mentality': Iran

Tehran denounced on Saturday the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington's decision was a sign of a \"racist mentality\".

1 mins

US Steps Up Immigration Crackdown With LA Raids, NY Courthouse Arrests

Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon to demand the release of detainees

2 mins

Israel Retrieves Body of Thai Hostage, Strikes Kill 45 in Gaza

The Israeli military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage who had been held in Gaza since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 45 people, according to local medics.

1 mins

Trump Warns Musk of 'Consequences' If He Funds Democrats

President Donald Trump said Elon Musk will pay \"very serious consequences\" if the billionaire tech mogul funds Democratic candidates that challenge lawmakers who backed Republicans' sweeping tax-and-spending bill, NBC News reported.

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine Argue Over POW Swap Delay

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine -- the only concrete outcome of peace talks -- was thrown into doubt on Saturday after Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of delaying and thwarting the swap.

1 mins

Taliban Offers Amnesty, Urges Afghans to Return

A top Taliban official said on Saturday that all Afghans who fled the country after the collapse of the former Western-backed government are free to return home, promising they would not be harmed if they come back.

1 mins

Steely resilience pays off as Gauff crowned queen of clay

It hurts so much, especially after such a tough two weeks when I played such great tennis... It was the worst final I ever played.—ARYNA SABALENKA

3 mins

Djokovic looks to have run his course in Paris

Novak Djokovic quickly packed his bags, and then placed them on Court Philippe-Chatrier and applauded the crowd.

3 mins

Norway Chess: Carlsen Draws with Erigaisi to Clinch Seventh Title, Gukesh Finishes Third

Magnus Carlsen was down to his dying seconds. The position was still complex, and he hadn't spotted a clear path to convert his advantage.

2 mins

Clash of titans in Spain vs Portugal title showdown

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was \"another generation\" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.

1 mins

Steely resilience pays off as Gauff crowned queen of clay

It hurts so much, especially after such a tough two weeks when I played such great tennis... It was the worst final I ever played.—ARYNA SABALENKA

3 mins

Djokovic looks to have run his course in Paris

Novak Djokovic quickly packed his bags, and then placed them on Court Philippe-Chatrier and applauded the crowd.

3 mins

Norway Chess: Carlsen Draws with Erigaisi to Clinch Seventh Title, Gukesh Finishes Third

Magnus Carlsen was down to his dying seconds. The position was still complex, and he hadn't spotted a clear path to convert his advantage.

2 mins

Clash of titans in Spain vs Portugal title showdown

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was \"another generation\" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.

1 mins

Steely resilience pays off as Gauff crowned queen of clay

It hurts so much, especially after such a tough two weeks when I played such great tennis... It was the worst final I ever played.—ARYNA SABALENKA

3 mins

Djokovic looks to have run his course in Paris

Novak Djokovic quickly packed his bags, and then placed them on Court Philippe-Chatrier and applauded the crowd.

3 mins

Norway Chess: Carlsen Draws with Erigaisi to Clinch Seventh Title, Gukesh Finishes Third

Magnus Carlsen was down to his dying seconds. The position was still complex, and he hadn't spotted a clear path to convert his advantage.

2 mins

Clash of titans in Spain vs Portugal title showdown

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was \"another generation\" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.

1 mins

Rahul, Karun experience may be vital in English conditions

With Kohli and Rohit retired, the young batters will look up to the experienced duo in the five-Test series

3 mins

Eng Lions Punish Toothless India A

India A pace bowling all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy continued to dish out underwhelming performances as the England Lions made 192 for three at the end of the second day of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday.

1 mins

Pro League: Dam stars as Dutch beat India 1-2

The Indian men's hockey team squandered a one-goal lead to lose 1-2 to Olympic champions Netherlands in the first match of the European leg of FIH Pro League here on Saturday.

1 mins

Rahul, Karun experience may be vital in English conditions

With Kohli and Rohit retired, the young batters will look up to the experienced duo in the five-Test series

3 mins

Eng Lions Punish Toothless India A

India A pace bowling all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy continued to dish out underwhelming performances as the England Lions made 192 for three at the end of the second day of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday.

1 mins

Pro League: Dam stars as Dutch beat India 1-2

The Indian men's hockey team squandered a one-goal lead to lose 1-2 to Olympic champions Netherlands in the first match of the European leg of FIH Pro League here on Saturday.

1 mins

Rahul, Karun experience may be vital in English conditions

With Kohli and Rohit retired, the young batters will look up to the experienced duo in the five-Test series

3 mins

Eng Lions Punish Toothless India A

India A pace bowling all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy continued to dish out underwhelming performances as the England Lions made 192 for three at the end of the second day of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday.

1 mins

Globally, Theatres Are on a Decline

Actor Rana Daggubati, who has been a part of Indian cinema for almost 15 years, says that the Telugu industry is showing remarkable growth, be it global success stories like the Baahubali and Pushpa series, and RRR (2022), or smaller films.

1 mins

Globally, Theatres Are on a Decline

Actor Rana Daggubati, who has been a part of Indian cinema for almost 15 years, says that the Telugu industry is showing remarkable growth, be it global success stories like the Baahubali and Pushpa series, and RRR (2022), or smaller films.

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Globally, Theatres Are on a Decline

Actor Rana Daggubati, who has been a part of Indian cinema for almost 15 years, says that the Telugu industry is showing remarkable growth, be it global success stories like the Baahubali and Pushpa series, and RRR (2022), or smaller films.

1 mins

NOTHING COMES EASY

After a quiet spell, actor Sharad Malhotra is back with multiple projects

1 mins

Shriya Pilgaonkar on breaking stereotypes around women in uniform

Having played a cop for the first time in her recently-released webseries, Shriya Pilgaonkar says the experience opened her eyes to society's perception of female officers.

1 mins

NOTHING COMES EASY

After a quiet spell, actor Sharad Malhotra is back with multiple projects

1 mins

Shriya Pilgaonkar on breaking stereotypes around women in uniform

Having played a cop for the first time in her recently-released webseries, Shriya Pilgaonkar says the experience opened her eyes to society's perception of female officers.

1 mins