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M&E content costs need moderation in 2026

MUMBAI, Dec. 26 -- Going into 2026, India's media and entertainment (M&E) industry will make greater use of Artificial Intelligence in production of films and shows, will be more careful with programm... Read More


Discoms chase thermal power as renewable energy awaits buyers

new delhi, Dec. 26 -- King Coal is tightening its grip as discoms flock to thermal power while cheaper green power waits for buyers, raising questions over India's ability to meet its energy transitio... Read More


India to take charge of UN-backed Kimberley Process on January 1

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India will assume chairmanship of the UN-backed global forum Kimberley Process (KP) to prevent trade of conflict diamonds from January 1 for the third time, Union commerce and in... Read More


Uddhav, Raj join hands after 20 years

MUMBAI, Dec. 25 -- Reconnecting after two decades, the Thackeray cousins announced their political alliance on Wednesday for the January 15 civic polls in Maharashtra. The announcement was made at a h... Read More


Shinde seeks 50% seat share in BMC

MUMBAI, Dec. 25 -- While the Thackeray cousins made their electoral alliance for the BMC elections public on Wednesday, the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena were still in marathon meetings to work out allianc... Read More


Can disruption rebuildthe Thackeray Senas?

India, Dec. 25 -- As Raj and Uddhav Thackeray announced their alliance ahead of the upcoming BMC polls, Shiv Sainiks who have been with the party since its early years felt that the Sena's long and bi... Read More


Let teachers teach, education minister tells CM

MUMBAI, Dec. 25 -- "The job of teachers is to teach in the classroom," state education minister Dada Bhuse has reminded chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. In a strident letter urging Fadnavis to exempt... Read More


NCP (SP) pune chief Jagtap resigns over ncp alliance

PUNe, Dec. 25 -- As the two NCP factions head toward reunification, NCP (SP) city unit president Prashant Jagtap tendered his resignation on Wednesday, submitting it to state president Shashikant Shin... Read More


Election training shuts theatres, Marathi plays hit

MUMBAI, Dec. 25 -- Several theatres across Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai and Pune will remain closed over the next few days for municipal election preparations and staff training, triggering the ... Read More


3 held for extorting Rs.99L from bizman

MUMBAI, Dec. 25 -- The Dindoshi police have arrested three men for allegedly posing as senior police officers and extorting Rs.99 lakh from a Malad resident, a con that drove the victim to the brink o... Read More