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J&K polls Phase II: 21% candidates face criminal cases, over 50% crorepatis

A notable 21 per cent of the candidates are facing criminal cases, with 16 per cent involved in serious charges like attempted murder and crimes against women

Atishi to become Delhi Chief Minister after Kejriwal proposes her name

Arvind Kejriwal is expected to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 4.30 pm today and formally tender his resignation

Fewer iPhones, bigger bucks: Apple outsells Samsung in India revenue

In the first half of 2024, Apple shipped 4.8 million iPhones in India, generating $4.56 billion, while Samsung shipped 9.8 million units but earned $3.43 billion, trailing Apple by $1.13 billion

Mamata Banerjee yields to doctors' demands, removes Kolkata police chief

Despite assurances from the Mamata Banerjee government, the doctors have decided to continue their protests, stating that not all their demands have been met

Madras High Court judge disputes home loan repayment; SBI seeks transfer

The dispute stems from a home loan taken by the Madras High Court judge for a partially constructed property that was later demolished

SC grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal: Here's what he's not allowed to do

Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail on a bond of Rs 10 lakh and two sureties, paving the way for his release from custody

Kolkata protest: TMC MP labels protesting medics as 'unfit to be doctors'

The state's medical community has been on strike since August 9, seeking justice for a junior doctor who was raped and murdered last month at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Bali imposes construction freeze to tackle overtourism, protect environment

Bali reportedly deported 340 foreign nationals last year for violations, including illegal activities and inappropriate behaviour

China to raise retirement age as pension pressure mounts on economy

This decision comes as China's pension system, the world's largest with 1.05 billion contributors and beneficiaries, faces significant stress from demographic change

Biden to host final Quad summit of his term in hometown Wilmington

Originally planned for India, the Quad summit was moved to the US to align with world leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City

'Protector of idea of India': Leaders pay tribute to Sitaram Yechury

Political leaders from various parties mourned the passing of veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) parliamentarian Sitaram Yechury

HBO begins search for next Harry, Ron, and Hermione in new Potter series

This new TV series, first announced by Warner Bros Discovery last year, is set to air for at least seven seasons on Max (formerly HBO Max)

Paytm to reapply for RBI's payment aggregator licence post govt approval

The announcement comes shortly after PPSL, a subsidiary of Paytm, secured approval from the Ministry of Finance to invest further in its payment services business

Bangladesh interim govt urges pause in Durga Puja activities during namaz

All puja committees in Bangladesh have been instructed to switch off music five minutes before the azaan and keep it off during prayer time

Bengal doctors' protest: Medicos set fresh demands, government remains firm

Thousands of junior doctors have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Health Department, since Tuesday

Delhi sees alarming rise in road crash fatalities: 1,571 lives lost in 2022

A recent report highlighted the alarming rise in road crash fatalities, with 1,571 people killed in 1,517 fatal crashes in 2022

Section 498A, Domestic Violence laws among most abused in India: SC

Section 498A of the IPC and the Domestic Violence Act have often faced criticism for being allegedly misused by women to falsely implicate their husbands and in-laws

Indian telcos to join forces to tackle rising spam calls & messages menace

Telecom companies have traditionally been hesitant to share sensitive data because it could affect their business customers financially

Delhi waterlogged after heavy rain, IMD forecasts more showers today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, for the day in Delhi

Which celebs are backing Kamala Harris in the US presidential election?

Several high-profile celebrities have openly endorsed Kamala Harris, with their public backing helping her campaign gain significant traction