Gawli is 71-72 years old, not what he was in 1980s, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would like to examine the plea of the Maharashtra government, challenging the remission granted to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli who is serving a life......

Muslim law board to challenge SC alimony verdict

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday asserted that the Supreme Court verdict on maintenance to Muslim women was against Islamic law and authorised its president to explore all possible......

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant......

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

The Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind has demanded the withdrawal of the Uttar Pradesh government's recent order directing that all students in unrecognised madrasas and non-Muslim students studying in......

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

'Sebi had no problem with derivatives until trading exploded after Covid.''But now, having built a dangerous road, from which different entities, mainly governments, are extracting a heavy toll,......

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value.India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic......

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

'We found certain banks having lakhs of such accounts with apparently no valid reason.' Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters   The Reserve Bank of India is alarmed that some banks have......

Capital Gains Tax Tinkering May Spook Markets

'Expectations are high regarding the change in LTCG with respect to equity investments.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Any changes to the existing capital gains tax structure --......

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

IMAGE: The BCCI has always steadfastly maintained that playing cricket in Pakistan is completely a government call. Photograph: BCCI The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written......

Champions Trophy: 'BCCI's own decision not to go to Pakistan'

IMAGE: BCCI secretary Jay Shah with India captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI/X Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah stated that not sending the Indian cricket team to......

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI sources

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next......

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma poses with the ICC World Cup Trophy in Barbados. Photograph: BCCI/X After winning the T20 World Cup title, India will look to triumph in the World Test Championship final and......

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

IMAGE: Pakistan celebrate winning the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters The Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home 2024-25 season but doubts remain whether......