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The new Waqf law is a much-needed reform

India, April 7 -- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is designed to usher in much-needed transparency, accountability and fairness in the governance of Waqf properties across India. I am aware of the fea... Read More


Trump tariffs hold pain and promise for India's IT sector

India, April 7 -- India's relationship with the US in terms of IT has long been symbiotic. The largest share of India's trade surplus with the US comes from IT services exports, and American tech comp... Read More


Goodwill pays off in Colombo

India, April 7 -- Measures to deepen defence and energy ties were front and centre during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, and the agreements finalised in these spheres by the two si... Read More


Hyatt eyes emerging cities for its next 50 hotels in India

New Delhi, April 7 -- Hyatt Hotels will open new properties in India and Southwest Asia, targeting growing domestic demand for experience-led stays and expanding into leisure and business hubs even as... Read More


Indian single malts keep up spirits despite US tariff heat

New Delhi, April 7 -- India's premium whisky, including single malts, headed to the US may not be hit even as the liquor sector may feel the heat of the additional 26% reciprocal tariffs by the US. "... Read More


Wipro arm banks on AI with new co-chief

Bengaluru, April 7 -- Wipro Ventures' new co-managing partner Ali Wasti is expected to drive a deeper focus on artificial intelligence at the $500-million corporate venture arm of Wipro Ltd. The inve... Read More


Sift emerges from Paris low to win first World Cup gold

New Delhi, April 7 -- Sift Kaur Samra had a stellar rise in international shooting until the Paris Olympics left her sore. Unable to live up to her high expectations, the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games cha... Read More


Fervour peaks as Ayodhyacelebrates Ram Navami

Ayodhya, April 7 -- Ram Navami was celebrated in Ayodhya with religious fervour amid elaborate security arrangements. Over 10 lakh (1 million) devotees congregated to welcome the birth of Lord Ram on... Read More


Husband, ex-husband murder wife in Bijnor, skeleton found 17 months later

MEERUT, April 7 -- A murder case that had remained buried for nearly a year and a half surfaced in Bijnor's Chandpur area after police recovered the skeletal remains of a woman who went missing under ... Read More


Bijnor court sentences 3 docs to 5 years in jail for death of pregnant woman

Meerut, April 7 -- A Bijnor district court has sentenced three doctors, including a female physician, to five years of imprisonment for the death of a pregnant woman caused by medical negligence. The ... Read More