SC notice to Centre, governors on pleas by Kerala, Bengal

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider the separate pleas of opposition-ruled Kerala and West Bengal, alleging the denial of assent to bills passed by the......

Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

The Opposition on Wednesday claimed the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against non-NDA-ruled states and accused the prime minister of running a "shaky and vulnerable" coalition government. The......

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin on Wednesday said the country was being "polluted" by Khalistani extremists who were "abusing" the freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights, days......

Is This What India Will Spend On Defence?

Going by this Budget's estimate of government spending of Rs 48.2 trillion, the government has allocated a significantly lower percentage to defence -- 12.9 per cent. IMAGE: The light tank Zorawar......

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital gains taxes......

Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget proposals lay out a comprehensive road map for transforming India into a developed nation, focusing on key priorities that aim to generate ample......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

Capital gains exemption limit to be hiked: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government plans to raise capital gains exemption limit on certain financial assets to Rs 1.25 lakh per year for middle and upper middle......

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.    ChallengersWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: English Luca......

'Hope Bigg Boss Brings Me Fame That Boxing Didn't'

'My only aim would be to entertain my audience and show them that boxers are lovely people.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Neeraj Goyat/Instagram Professional boxer Neeraj Goyat has traded his boxing......

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

‘Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,’ says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang Photograph and video: Kind courtesy SAI Media/X As the first teams arrived in......

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

  IMAGE: Riyan Parag is the first Assam player to be picked for the Indian team. Photograph: BCCI/X Ahead of his debut series with Team India, all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Riyan......

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac IMAGE: Igor Stimac was on Monday sacked as head coach following the team's failure to reach the third round of......

Mumbaikar Guides USA To Stun Pakistan

IMAGE: Saurabh Netravalkar's heroics in the Super Over truly cemented his legend. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X.com   The Grand Prairie stadium in Dallas witnessed a historic night under......