- Tuesday, June 17, 2025
ACTOR and comedian Vir Das on Wednesday (12) called for a discussion on what constitutes good journalism, alongside the ongoing debate about what makes good comedy. His remarks came in the wake of television media's extensive coverage of influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, who has been facing criticism for his comments on…
FAMILIES will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament. The Indian team starts its campaign in Dubai against Bangladesh on February 20, followed…
POLICE fined a woman in Bengaluru after a video of her operating a laptop while driving went viral. In the video, she could be seen balancing her laptop on the steering wheel while navigating the road. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), North Division, Siri Gowri D R shared the video…
FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday (13) introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha and urged Speaker Om Birla to refer it to a select committee of the House. Opposition members opposed the Bill at the introduction stage but the House passed a motion by voice vote…
THE POLICE in Surat have registered cases against the parents after a group of Class 12 students went to the school farewell function in a convoy of 35 high-end cars while performing stunts on the way, an official said on Thursday (13). As many as 22 cars have been seized,…
A WEDDING in Lucknow saw an uninvited guest, a leopard, who strayed into the venue, leaving a forest official injured, attendees in panic, and the bride and groom stranded in a car for hours. The incident happened in the Buddheshwar road area of the state capital on Wednesday night (12)…
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday (13) named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21, replacing South African Faf du Plessis who was released from the squad last year. Patidar was among RCB's retained players before the mega auction in November 2024 and has…
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi will come bearing gifts when he meets Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping concessions on tariffs, fresh business deals and the prospect of cooperation on China will win the US president's favour. Modi wants to avoid the US president's wrath on tariffs and immigration - when they…
INDIA completed a 3-0 series sweep against England after Shubman Gill's fluent hundred, helped by some incisive bowling, secured their victory by 142 runs in the final one day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Gill smashed 112 to help India rack up 356 before being all out in exactly 50…
MEDIA giant Walt Disney has said it is changing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes to focus on business outcomes, according to media reports. The company joins a slew of US businesses scaling back diversity initiatives, in response to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives. Since taking…
