New bill proposes 7-year jail, Rs 10L fine for forged passports in India

Anyone found using a forged passport or visa for entering, staying or exiting India will be punished with a jail term of up to seven years and a fine to the extent of Rs 10 lakh if the new......

Immigration Bill introduced in LS amid Oppn protest

A bill seeking to streamline various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday with opposition......

130 Dalit households in Bengal fight for their right to worship

Threatened, ostracised and pushed to the edge, a group of about 130 Dalit families in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district are pinning their final hopes on police and district administration to......

SC orders protection to Discovery after threats over Asaram documentary

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim police protection to the officials of Discovery Communications India on a plea alleging threats by followers of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu......

Competition regulator slaps Rs 213 cr penalty on Meta

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in......

Sebi may notify tighter rules for F&O trade soon

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is likely to notify soon stricter derivatives trading norms aimed at curbing speculative trading activity and curtailing losses of over Rs 50,000......

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Cupertino, California, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the......

Sebi signals change with tougher futures and options stock rules

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed stricter eligibility criteria for adding and retaining stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment, which accounts for the bulk of......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair. The 8.45 pm show on Friday at......

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.' IMAGE: Fawad Khan in Barzakh. Film-maker Asim......

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

No recent Tamil family has captured the downside of aging with such levity as Suresh Mari's J Baby, about an elderly lady, whose sudden disappearance forces her children and dear ones to take note......

PIX: Manchester Utd, Spurs storm in Europa knockouts

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring their second goa against FCSB at National Arena, Bucharest, Romania. Photograph:......

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Corruptors are looking at entry through leagues managed by home boards: Outgoing ICC ACU chief IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. Photograph:  Kind Courtesy Major League......

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal is congratulated by Leo Borg after their match at the Bastad Open on Tuesday. Photograph: Rafa Nadal Fans/Facebook Former world number one Rafael Nadal marked his return to......