Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said availability of public toilets is an important duty of the state governments and Union territories and steps need to be taken to ensure that such facilities are......

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, and the first with a global average temperature 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirmed......

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.''People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.' Prithviraj Chavan, who served as a......

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

In a significant ruling benefiting commercial drivers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that individuals holding a light motor vehicle driving licence are eligible to drive transport vehicles......

Indian-origin tech firms corner 1/5th of H-1B visas

Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H-1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department......

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms......

After a stellar 2024, debt MFs set for best annual performance in 4 years

Debt mutual fund (MF) schemes are set to register the best calendar year (CY) performance in the last four years despite no changes in the interest rate. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US......

RCB to open WPL 2025! Finals set for Mumbai

The third edition of the Women's Premier League will begin on February 14 and for the first the WPL will be played across four cities Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow, the BCCI announced on......

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

'We need to win and that's our No. 1 priority. We need to play good football, as it gives us more chances to succeed.'   Title holders Mumbai City FC will look to regain their footing at home......

Barca thrash Real to win record 15th Super Cup

IMAGE: FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta celebrates with the trophy and players after winning the Spanish Super Cup.Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Barcelona came from an early goal down to......

Tottenham sneak past Liverpool in League Cup thriller

IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall celebrates scoring. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur to give his side a surprise 1-0 victory......

PIX: Newcastle end Arsenal's winning run

  IMAGE: Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring the winner against Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind......