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BJP's Sirsa candidate withdraws nomination

Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Sirsa candidate Rohtash Jangra on Monday said he has withdrawn his nomination and hinted that the party may back sitting MLA Gopal Kanda, who has been supporting the......

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

In 2022 Nanaji Dembi pulled down the Hurriyat office board in Srinagar, an act of defiance that grabbed headlines. Despite such nationalistic bravado, the BJP has denied him a ticket for the......

Muslim politician forced to sell UP home after Hindu protests

A Muslim politician sold off a house within a few months of its purchase in a predominantly Hindu neighbourhood Muzaffarnagar. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to stop the export of arms and military equipment to Israel which is fighting a war in Gaza, saying it cannot enter......

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

A motivational and spiritual speaker stoked controversy by his remarks on karma and rebirth, and allegedly blamed children for their struggles in life on Teachers Day, prompting the Tamil Nadu......

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year,......

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a......

Imports of pulses may dip in FY25 on good monsoon

After climbing to the highest level in more than five years to 4.7 million tonnes in FY24, India might import fewer quantities of pulses this financial year at 4-4.5 mt on the back of good monsoon......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The scheme is expected to help......

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, recommends Mayur Sanap. When we talk about the spy genre, how often do we get to see anything atypical beyond a standard......

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, a box office flop. Ashok Kumar is widely recognised as Hindi cinema's......

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol has some striking commonalities with her late......

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath......

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Zeenat Aman remembers her 1987 film Daku Hasina, directed by Ashok Rao, starring Rajnikanth and Rakesh Roshan, which she shot during a pregnancy.......

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 5, 2024

Kapil Parmar clinches unexpected judo bronze as India's Paralympic tally hits 25 IMAGE: Bronze medallist Kapil Parmar of India attend the medal ceremony. Photograph: Jennifer......

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 5, 2024

IMAGE: Shooter Mona Agarwal will be seen in action in the mixed 50m rifle prone SH1 qualification event at the Paralympics on Thursday. Photograph: ANI India's schedule on Day 8 of the Paris......

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ajay Ratra/Instagram The Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as a selector of the men's cricket team on Tuesday. He......

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

IMAGE: India's Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal win Gold and Bronze in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at Paris Paralympics 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo/Olympic Khel- X Prime......

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary. IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand......

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