An Odissi dance performance lights up 4th Padmavati Utsav at Bhanja Kala Mandap, organised by Sunaina Charitable Trust, Bhubaneswar   Chapa ritual of Lord Lingaraj held at Bindu Sagar

Kolkata: A report by a committee set up by the Calcutta High Court for identification and rehabilitation of victims of anti-Waqf protests-related violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district said that the local police were "inactive and absent" during the incidents at Dhulian April 11. It also mentioned that a local councillor directed the attacks at Dhulian town...

New Delhi: In what is being described as Pakistan's most ambitious promotional stunt, General Asim Munir has now been elevated to the rank of Field Marshal -- the highest military title in Pakistan, previously held only by Ayub Khan, who famously lost the 1965 war against India. And if history is any guide, this may be less...

New Delhi: Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad Tuesday was sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Haryana court in connection with FIRs registered against him for his allegedly objectionable remarks on Operation Sindoor. The police had sought an extension of his remand by seven days, but on our objection, the court refused the plea and sent...

London: The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and has levelled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticises Israel's military actions in Gaza. Tuesday's actions came a day after the UK, France and Canada condemned Israel's handling of the war in Gaza and its actions in the occupied West Bank....

New Delhi: The Income Tax department has notified ITR-U which will allow taxpayers to file updated returns for 4 years from the end of relevant assessment year (AY). The Finance Act, 2025, had extended the time period for filing updated returns (ITR-U) to 48 months from 24 months from the end of relevant AY. For ITR-U filed...

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match here Tuesday. The Teams: Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c, wk), Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed. Rajasthan Royals:...

The Cannes 2025 red carpet had its share of glamour, but it was emerging Indian actress Ruchi Gujjar who stole the spotlight by turning her fashion moment into a bold political statement. Dressed in a handcrafted ensemble by designer Roopa Sharmaa, complete with mirror work, zardozi embroidery, and a Bandhani dupatta from Zaribari’s Ram, Ruchi exuded royal...

Imagine you are in a dense forest and spot a massive beehive high up in a tree. Thousands of angry bees guard their colony, ready to attack any outsider who dares to come close. But then, a man appears, wearing nothing but simple gloves, no mask, no protective gear. He walks straight up to the hive, and...

Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was Tuesday promoted as the Field Marshal for "successfully" leading the armed forces in the recent conflict with India, state-run TV reported. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The state-run PTV reported that the cabinet took the important decision to “promote General...