Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

'Due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a faction operating in the Red Sea -- which is a typically safe area - has been firing projectiles arbitrarily.''Additionally, there have been two incidents......

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said I should remain present.' 'I was not......

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.' IMAGE: Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh who has shaken the......

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE:Pakistan army chief General Qamar......

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.Raghu Mohan reports. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters A......

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

The new form will only require a complainant to mention the product and GST identification number of the seller Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Filing complaints against companies for not......

Rajan not top-paid man at RBI!

Rajan's total 'monthly emoluments' stands at Rs 198,700 RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, currently in the eye of the storm over his 'one-eyed is king among blind' remark, may be the most powerful......

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet

With an aim to double its volumes, low-cost mobile devices maker Datawind on Thursday said it will launch a Rs 2,000 smartphone before Diwali that will come bundled with free Internet for life. The......

13 cases of Omicron variant at Portuguese football club

IMAGE: Benfica's Primeira Liga match at Belenenses on Saturday was abandoned amid extraordinary scenes after their COVID-19-hit opponents were forced to name a team of nine players - including two......

European leagues to resume, Denmark gets creative

'Virtual grandstand' of screens which will transmit images of watching fans via the digital platform Zoom IMAGE: General view inside the stadium before the match. Photograph: David......

Why players are worried about Premier League restart

IMAGE: EPL clubs are due to meet later on Monday to further discuss how to complete the remaining 92 matches of the season. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Players have genuine concerns about......

CWG scam: Verma pleads innocence; blames Darbari

Denying any role in the alleged money trail during the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) launch in London last year, Commonwealth GamesOrganising Committee (OC) Director General VK Verma on Thursday held......