Jailed Gujarat scribe booked in fifth case for extorting realty agent

In fresh trouble for jailed journalist Mahesh Langa, the Gujarat police have registered a case against him for allegedly extorting Rs 40 lakh from a real estate agent by threatening to malign his......

Our ties shouldn't be transactional, says outgoing US envoy

Richard Verma, the highest-ranking Indian-American official in the State Department, has expressed optimism about the future of US-India ties and emphasised the need to base the relationship on......

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.......

SC to hear review pleas on same-sex marriage verdict on Jan 9

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will on January 9 consider the pleas seeking review of its October 2023 verdict declining legal sanction to same-sex marriage. IMAGE: Students holding......

Taxes comprise 66 paise of every rupee in govt coffer

For every rupee in the government coffer, the biggest pie of 66 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the Union Budget 2025-26 documents. Illustration: Dominic......

Union Budget 2025: Key numbers to be watched

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her 8th straight Budget and all eyes will be on the much-expected tax relief for the middle class. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

'The path beyond diesel is not going to be clear. It is really going to be dependent on applications.' Image used for representational purpose. Photograph: PTI Photo/Rediff archives The path......

Hero Moto says sales may rebound in 'big way'

Hero MotoCorp anticipates a big rebound in two-wheeler (2W) sales in rural India over the next four to eight quarters, driven by favourable factors such as a decent monsoon, rising crop prices,......

India Open: Satwik-Chirag's campaign ends in semis

IMAGE: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty celebrate a point during their India Open semi-final against Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in New Delhi on Saturday. Photograph:......

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

IMAGE: Sasikumar Mukund, who was banned by AITA on disciplinary grounds last year, is back as India's best-ranked player for the World Group I Play-off tie against Togo, starting on Saturday.......

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

IMAGE: Former India footballer IM Vijayan. Photograph: SAI Media/X After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, former captain of the Indian football team Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, popularly......

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Manipur take top spot in medal tally IMAGE: Karnataka's Dhinidhi Desinghu celebrates on the podium with her fourth gold medal from the women's 50m freestyle at the National Games in Haldwani on......

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Defending champions Mumbai face an early exit even if they win their last match against Meghalaya with a bonus point. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir's players celebrate a wicket against Mumbai during......