• Monday, March 10, 2025

Will do what’s best for economy: New RBI governor Sanjay…

REVENUE secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said he will work to understand all perspectives and do what is best for the economy after he takes charge as the RBI Governor on December 11. Responding to reporters' queries outside the finance ministry, Malhotra said, "One has to understand the turf, all…

Former external affairs minister and Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna…

FORMER Karnataka chief minister and one of the state's top political figures, SM Krishna, died here early on Tuesday, leaving behind a rich legacy of statesmanship and public service. Suave, sophisticated and a man with enviable academic credentials, 92-year-old Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna started off his political innings as an independent…

Soros, Adani issues rock Lok Sabha; proceedings washed out

OPPOSITION'S protests over allegations of George Soros-Congress link and Adani issue rocked the Lok Sabha on Monday leading to adjournment of proceedings without transacting any significant business. The noisy protests in the House, which also saw opposition members submitting notices to move a privilege motion against a BJP member for…

Mamata Banerjee slams statements by some Bangladeshi leaders of occupying…

WEST BENGAL chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reacted strongly to reported statements by some Bangladeshi leaders that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days. Terming them as "absurd", she said, "When you will come to occupy our land, don't think we will have lollipops". "No one has the guts to…

Bryan Adams begins India tour with Kolkata debut

CANADIAN singer Bryan Adams launched his "So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024" in India with a performance in Kolkata on Sunday. This marked the Grammy-winning artiste's first live concert in the "City of Joy." The event took place at the Aquatica water park complex, where Adams performed iconic tracks such…

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das’ term ends, revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra…

SHAKTIKANTA DAS will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra will replace him as the 26th Governor. He was appointed as the Governor on December 12, 2018, after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel.…

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ continues to break box office records

"PUSHPA 2: THE RULE," starring Allu Arjun, has shattered records with a worldwide gross of ₹6.21 billion (£57.41m) in just three days, according to Mythri Movie Makers. Released globally on December 5, the film opened with a staggering ₹2.94 billion (£27.18m), breaking the previous record for the highest opening day…

Shweta Tripathi claims playing Golu in ‘Mirzapur’ took a toll…

SHWETA TRIPATHI opened up about the emotional toll of playing Gajgamini Gupta (Golu) in “Mirzapur” and how she navigates the impact of her roles. Speaking about the upcoming film extension of the series, she said it will maintain the raw and unsanitised tone that has defined the franchise. Describing the…

India raises its concerns regarding safety of minorities in Bangladesh…

INDIA on Monday expressed concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh and its desire for a "positive, constructive and mutually beneficial" relationship with the neighbour, as foreign secretary Vikram Misri held high-level talks with his counterpart in Dhaka. In the first high-level visit by an Indian official since August…

India vs Australia: Mohammed Shami may return to lessen Jasprit…

AS Mohammed Shami was tormenting local batters in Rajkot last week in his latest outing since returning from a year out due to injury, some questioned why one of India's top seamers had not been flown out to Australia to support pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. In the wake of India's…