Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Amnesty, rights groups urge Pakistan to end escalating crackdown on press freedom

Islamabad, Aug. 5 -- A coalition of 13 local and international civil society organisations, led by Amnesty International, has issued a joint appeal urging Pakistani authorities to immediately end grow... Read More


"Women don't method act because we have things to take care of, can't completely lose our minds": Anya Taylor-Joy

Los Angeles, Aug. 5 -- Actor Anya Taylor-Joy has shared her thoughts on method acting, saying she has never adopted the technique despite playing some of film and television's most emotionally demandi... Read More


"What happened to your SIR claims? Allegations of EC working for BJP": NV Subhash targets Congress after Bankipur bypolls result

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday congratulated Prashant Kishor on his Bankipur Assembly by-election victory, saying the BJP accepts the people's verdict and accusing the I... Read More


Woman killed in Haryana's Panchkula, maid under suspicion

Panchkula, Aug. 5 -- A woman was murdered allegedly by her domestic help in Haryana's Panchkula, police said on Wednesday. The woman had gone to enquire with the maid about the missing gold jewellery.... Read More


Tamil Nadu: TVK govt to present its maiden budget today amid political showdown

Chennai, Aug. 5 -- The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led (TVK) government is set to present its maiden budget today (Wednesday), with a face-off expected between Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Tamil Nad... Read More


Indian equities set for firm opening as Wall Street hits record highs, Brent falls below USD 80

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- Indian benchmark indices are set to open on a firm note with Wall Street witnessing a strong rebound and Brent tumbling below USD 80 per barrel as per analysts. The S&P 500 and Dow ... Read More


RBI MPC seen maintaining status quo on rates as easing inflation, strong growth support pause

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its policy announcement later on Wednesda... Read More


"Awami League faced worse challenges than this": Former Bangladesh minister outlines party's plan for Sheikh Hasina's homecoming

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Following former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dramatic virtual address announcing her planned return to Bangladesh in December, senior Awami League leader and former ... Read More


Article 370 abrogation 7th anniversary: Security beefed up across J-K, multi-layered arrangements in place

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Security has been stepped up across Jammu and Kashmir in view of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, with authorities putting in place a multi-layered securit... Read More


Delhi Traffic Police creates green corridor, ensures timely transfer of liver transplant patient to IGI Airport

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- In yet another exemplary display of dedication and public service, the Traffic staff of Traffic Circle Karol Bagh successfully created a Green Corridor on Tuesday to facilitate sw... Read More