Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe against cops in Ranya Rao case

The Karnataka government has withdrawn its order directing the Criminal Investigation Department to probe possible lapses and dereliction of duty by police officers at Kempegowda International......

HC refuses relief to Dalit student suspended by TISS

The Bombay high court has refused any relief to a Dalit PhD student suspended by the Tata Institute of Social Science for alleged anti-national activities, noting that TISS felt his participation......

Was Ranya Rao's DGP father involved in gold smuggling? K;taka govt orders probe

The Karnataka government has appointed Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta to probe the role of DGP rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, if any, in the alleged gold smuggling activity of his step......

Ajit Pawar ticks off Nitesh Rane: No communal rift, please!

Terming his cabinet colleague Nitesh Rane's statement about Muslims "misleading, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday advised restraint to political leaders in the state.......

India's GDP growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's economic growth will exceed 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal, up from 6.3 per cent this year, on higher government capex and consumption boost from tax cuts......

Jio inks pact with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink services in India

The Reliance Industries' digital services company Jio Platforms Limited has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India, the company......

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.7 billion, according to a report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Govt extends duty-free imports of urad till Mar 2026

India has extended duty-free imports of urad for another year until March 31, 2026, according to a government notification. The provision was earlier in place until the end of March this year.......

Ireland cancel home series against Afghanistan

'One planned series that won't go ahead for financial reasons is against Afghanistan.' IMAGE: Ireland were scheduled to host Afghanistan for one Test, three ODIs and three T20s in July.......

Asian Kabaddi champions to get cash awards

IMAGE: The Sports Ministry has announced cash award of 67.50 lakh for Indian women's kabaddi team that won the Asian Championship in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, March 8. Photograph: SAI Media/X......

Cash-strapped Man United plan to build 'world's greatest stadium'

The stadium will be part of a wider regeneration of the Old Trafford area, with British finance minister Rachel Reeves recently giving government backing for the plans. IMAGE: Jim Ratcliffe,......

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all associated with wrestling'

IMAGE: Sanjay Singh, right, a loyalist of former president Brij Bhushan Singh, and his panel winning the Wrestling Federation of India polls by big margins on December 21, 2023. The Sports......

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

  IMAGE: Birmingham hosted the previous edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 which kicked off with a grand opening ceremony. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Reuters Australia is highly unlikely......