Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Although the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls are due only in 2027, political experts suggest that the increasing number of temple-mosque disputes in the state and the resultant polarisation have......

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore. IMAGE: People hold placards......

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as......

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Polling in the first phase of elections to 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand remained peaceful, with over 66.18 percent of 1.37 crore voters exercising their franchise on Wednesday, officials said.......

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent from the current 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council, in......

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

Term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance premium are likely to be exempted from GST as most members of a state ministerial panel favoured cutting taxes to benefit the......

Ratan Tata left an indelible mark on our society: Sitharaman

Expressing condolences on the demise of the doyen of Indian industry and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said he has left an indelible mark on......

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

Of the two rate structures on the table, one suggests tax slabs of 8 per cent, 16 per cent, and 24 per cent.The other proposes tax slabs at 9 per cent, 18 per cent, and 27 per cent. Illustration:......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the movies that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Kohli's Ranji return disappoints, Delhi crush Railways

Delhi short fall of knockouts, secure an innings win against Railways; Kohli's return concludes with single-digit score IMAGE: Delhi is at the third place in Group D with two wins, two draws and......

K L Rahul's Ranji Return Ends in Disappointment

IMAGE: K L Rahul's return to domestic cricket was cut short when he was dismissed by Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj for 26. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul's much-anticipated return to Ranji Trophy lasted......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

Shami won't be rushed to Australia; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's inclusion in the Bengal T20 squad is part of a fitness assessment ahead of a potential return to India's team for the latter half of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Photograph:......

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Parthavi, Vanshika, Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World Championships IMAGE: Hemant Sangwan and Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami (below) pose with their gold......