Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's......

Pune man stabs female colleague to death in office parking lot

A 28-year-old woman working with a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Pune died after her male colleague allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon on Tuesday evening, police said.......

SC rejects review pleas on same-sex marriage verdict

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a batch of pleas seeking to review its October 2023 verdict declining legal sanction to same-sex marriage. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme Court building.......

80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. IMAGE: A view of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) male ward,......

Mercedes to roll out 8 models in 2025

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India plans to roll out 8 new models, including battery electric vehicles, this year as it looks to sustain sales momentum having posted record sales in 2024. The......

After Narayana Murthy, L&T head suggests 90-hour work week

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan sparked an online outrage with his comments advocating a 90-hour work week and suggesting that employees should even give up Sundays. Photograph:......

Why gold import computation went wrong

The government's initiative to migrate SEZ data from NSDL software to ICEGATE system for streamlined reporting of import data caused double counting of gold imports, resulting in inflated figures......

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

As India faces slowing economic growth, HSBC Global Research has downgraded the Indian stock market outlook from "overweight" to "neutral". Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters In a report, the......

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back beautiful stories from The Roshans launch. IMAGE: Hrithik Roshan arrives for The Roshans launch. Photograph: Hitesh......

Homeless In Hollywood

The destructive Palisades fire is spreading rapidly across Los Angeles, with homes destroyed and major roads closed, some of the Hollywood stars were forced to flee as their houses were gutted in......

Farhan, Farah, Anusha's Birthday Party

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zoya Akhtar/Instagram It's Farhan Akhtar's birthday on Thursday and his close ones are making sure to make him feel extra special on his special day. Elder sister Zoya......

'We Will Also Make Waves One Day'

'When you are in new waters, you have to follow the rules of that water.' Sai Tamhankar got her first break in the 2008 critically acclaimed Subhash Ghai film, Black & White. In the same year, she......

Chahal Breaks Silence On Marriage Rumour

IMAGE: Speculation about the relationship between Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree intensified after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram. Photograph: Dhanashree Verma/Instagram......

Djokovic says he was 'poisoned' during 2022 Melbourne detention

'I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne I was fed with some food that poisoned me.' IMAGE: Novak Djokovic walks inside Melbourne Airport before boarding a flight, after the Federal Court......

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC

IMAGE: Odisha FC's players celebrate a goal against Chennaiyin FC during the Indian Super League match in Chennai on Thursday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X Wilmar Jordan Gil scored a brace......

HIL: Kalinga Lancers down Gonasika; rise to third

IMAGE: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' players celebrate winning their HIL match against Team Gonasika in Rourkela on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India League Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their......

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

IMAGE: South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. Photograph: Proteas Men/X South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said......