NEW DELHI: Centre Wednesday approved a hike in minimum support prices (MSP) of 14 kharif crops for the marketing season 2026-27, with the most-popular kharif crop paddy getting an increase of Rs 72 per quintal (3%) to reach Rs 2,441 per quintal.Highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for sunflower…
Riteish Deshmukh starrer ‘Raja Shivaji’ has completed a 13-day run at the box office. The film, based on the courage and sacrifice of Maratha warrior Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, opened with impressive numbers and continues to perform decently in the domestic market. Though the film has seen its fair share of highs and lows within two…
NEW DELHI: Indian agencies on Wednesday secured the extradition of high-profile fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan, marking a significant breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation. Singh, the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was escorted back to India by a special three-member team.The operation witnessed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police acting in…
Asian equities traded mixed on Thursday as the AI and tech rally began to lose steam. At the same time, traders have remained cautioned amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. In Hong Kong, Hang Seng Index inched 174 points to 26,563 while Japan’s Nikkei remained steady, inching 0.66% higher to 63,539. South Korea’s…
WB HS result 2026: The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will declare the WB Higher Secondary (HS) result 2026 today, May 14, 2026. Students who appeared for the West Bengal Class 12th board examinations will be able to check their scores online after the official announcement. According to the council, the results will…
The Kannada film industry is grieving the sudden loss of noted actor, director, and producer Dileep Raj, who passed away at the age of 47 following a massive heart attack.According to ANI reports the actor experienced discomfort at his residence early Thursday morning. Family members rushed him to a nearby hospital. Doctors attempted to revive…
NEW DELHI: Social media intermediaries must conduct due diligence even at the time of uploading apps, Delhi high court stressed Wednesday as it asked Google and Apple to remove mobile applications hosted on their online platforms that disseminate obscene pornographic content.“We can’t permit a whole generation of the country to be ruined. We understand all…
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…
‘Karuppu,’ starring Suriya was expected to hit theatres with huge celebrations and special morning shows. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film created a strong buzz with its trailer, songs, and promotions. The Tamil Nadu government had also granted permission for special 9 AM shows for two days. However, just hours before release, the film ran…
NEW DELHI: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Wednesday appeared to be on the same page with the govt on the narrow ambit of judicial review of religious practices and said constitutional courts should be extremely cautious in questioning a denomination’s collective religious beliefs.This remark came from a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices…