SC slams ‘luxury litigation’, says 11-year legal battle delayed genuine cases; imposes Rs 5 lakh cost each NEW DELHI: At a time when poor litigants have to wait in line for years to get their plea heard, Supreme Court Friday disapproved the practice of influential people indulging in “luxury litigation”, resulting in hearing of genuine…
New vehicle rules may curb high-beam glare, with two-wheelers switching automatically to low beam NEW DELHI: Automatic headlamps in two-wheelers will soon work only in passing beam (low beam) mode, and buses and other heavy vehicles will have to use genuine reflective tapes to improve visibility at night and in bad weather. Also, the use…
L-R: Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, and Sitanshu Kotak. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s defeat to Australia in the second Test in Mackay has given India a small but significant boost in the race for a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.Bangladesh had stunned Australia in the opening Test in Darwin to…
BWF World Championships 2026: Champions (Agency Images) NEW DELHI: The BWF World Championships 2026 came to a dramatic close in New Delhi on Sunday, with five champions crowned across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.The tournament, which was held from August 17 to 23, produced historic victories for France and…
Quote of the day by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘There’s greater strength in silence; it takes incredible strength to be silent…It’s very easy to scream off the rooftop,’ life lesson by ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ star on why protecting your peace is more important than constantly defending yourself In today’s world, where the norm is…
Today offers a burst of focused energy, fostering self-assurance in decision-making. For those in love, the day sparkles with warmth and sincerity, promoting sweet exchanges. Students can reignite their passion for learning, tackling assignments with enthusiasm. In the business realm, professionals should feel empowered to engage in important strategies and growth initiatives. Smart financial choices…
India’s space price tag comes under scrutiny as Cambridge research flags high launch costs, while the government says key subsidies and savings were overlooked NEW DELHI: A 2026 University of Cambridge study has found that India’s per-kilogram launch costs are four times higher than America’s and, in fact, the costliest in the world. However, a…
Centre to roll out ‘Kanda Express’ from Monday as onion prices surge 45% year-on-year NEW DELHI: In its bid to check rising prices of onion across different regions, govt will start offloading its buffer stock. As average price of the key kitchen commodity increased to Rs 42 per kg on Saturday, 45% higher than last…
Mitchell Starc (Image: AP) Mitchell Starc continues to defy the passage of time. At 36, the Australian left-arm quick produced another devastating performance on home soil, claiming 10 wickets in the second Test against Bangladesh to power Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory inside two days.Starc finished with match figures of 10/51, following his sensational 6/12…
France’s Alex Lanier celebrates as he claims gold in the men’s singles final match against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI ) NEW DELHI: For the past 29 editions of the BWF World Championships, France had collected just two medals. On Sunday…
