Politics over NEP heats up, TN to protest on Tuesday

As Tamil Nadu stepped up its opposition to the National Education Policy, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies announcing a protest on February 18, Union Education Minister......

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said availability of public toilets is an important duty of the state governments and Union territories and steps need to be taken to ensure that such facilities are......

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

The government is seriously considering enacting a new legislation to establish an enabling framework that will promote safe, orderly and regular migration for overseas employment. IMAGE: An......

Will BJP give in to these demands of Bihar allies JD-U, LJP?

Bharatiya Janata Party ally Janata Dal-United has sought an extension in the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the bills proposing simultaneous elections, while another......

Markets settle lower after RBI policy; Sensex sheds 109 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday as the RBI's rate cut did not spring any major surprise for the markets and investors turned to profit-taking amid foreign fund......

'No Plan To Phase Out Old I-T Regime'

'Going forward, the encouragement would be to move to the new tax regime.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post Budget media conference, February 1, 2024. Photograph: Rahul......

'We Expect Everyone Will Shift To New Tax Regime Now'

'Nearly 10 million people will benefit from the increase in the rebate limit for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh.''We expect all that money will come back into the economy in either savings,......

'Prime Minister Modi Has Been Fiscally Conscious'

'Spend, but create assets, spend but make sure that people benefit from it.' 'This has been a beautiful guiding principle. And I think as a finance minister I owe so much to the prime minister for......

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

IMAGE: Cricket Australia (CA) is considering several significant rule changes to make the Big Bash League more engaging for spectators and appealing to top international players. Photograph: Big......

Coe backs India's bid for 2028 World Athletics U20 C'ships

IMAGE: World Athletics (WA) had, in August this year, invited bids for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the championships and Coe said he is happy that India has joined the process. Photograph:......

KL Rahul in the spotlight as India A takes on Aus A

IMAGE: KL Rahul lost his spot in the Indian Test team to Sarfaraz Khan. Photograph: BCCI KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he......

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

IMAGE: KL Rahul will open for India A against Austtalia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the......

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Rizwan was initially reluctant but later accepted Pak white-ball captaincy: Source IMAGE: The source said that Mohammad Rizwan had been assured by the PCB that he would be consulted in finalising......