Kolhapur: Violence after right-wing outfit protests during demolition drive

The anti-encroachment drive at Vishalgad Fort in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district turned violent as a mob hurled stones at police personnel and damaged properties, leading to the registration of......

Nitish should 'strike': Cong on Bihar special category status demand

The Congress on Monday sought to know what Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is doing about the demand for special category status for the state and asserted that "he should strike" as he is in a......

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China and national security, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday.  IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S......

BJP targets Rahul after Trump attack; Cong hits back

The Congress on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for its allegation that Rahul Gandhi encouraged violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "cheap politics" should not be played......

Gig workers Bill: Unease among startups

A group comprising top tech startups and unicorns has raised several “serious concerns” over a platform-based gig workers Bill proposed by the Karnataka government, saying it would hurt......

Capital goods cos may see rise in profit, dip in orders

Fresh order wins for capital goods and industrial companies may have seen a major slump due to Lok Sabha polls in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY25). Photograph: Dan......

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. Illustration:......

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,......

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......

11 injured during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai

IMAGE: Thousands of fans thronged Marine Drive to witness the victory parade of the Indian cricket team on Thursday evening. Photograph: Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com At least 11 persons were rushed to......

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board has slotted its team's marquee Champions Trophy match against......

Chennai, Delhi miss out: Gukesh will take on Ding Liren in Singapore

Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIDE/X India's efforts to secure a home World Championships match for D Gukesh came to nought with Singapore pipping Delhi and Chennai to claim hosting rights for the......

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now.' IMAGE:......