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SC stays Lokpal order on complaints against HC judge

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Lokpal order entertaining complaints against a sitting high court judge, terming it 'something very, very disturbing' and concerning the independence of the......

Cancer vaccine for women in 5-6 months: Union minister

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav......

1965 war hero Abdul Hamid's name restored at UP school after backlash

Following protests by the family of 1965 war hero Abdul Hamid, education authorities in Ghazipur reinstated his name at the entrance of the government primary school in his native village, days......

SC defers hearing on pleas against CEC appointment as per 2023 law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the pleas against the appointments of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (EC) under the 2023 law. Photograph: ANI Photo A......

SC To Hear Plea Against CEC's Appointment Today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would on February 19 take up on 'priority basis' the pleas against the appointments of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners under the 2023......

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The recent market downturn has spared no one, including newly......

Buy dips in auto stocks amid Tesla's India debut, Trump tariffs: Analysts

Risks emerging from the US have left automotive investors worried. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on automotive imports, while global electric carmaker Tesla has taken......

'Goal for Axis Max Life Insurance is to become listed entity'

'Ideally, what we target is 35-40 per cent ULIP; 30-35 per cent non-par; 15-20 per cent from par; and the balance we try to do from annuities and others.' Kindly note the image has been published......

New Income Tax Bill likely to be tabled in Par on Thursday

A crispier and simplified Income Tax Bill 2025, having 536 sections, and 23 chapters running into 622 pages, is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Illustration: Dominic......

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.''You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.' IMAGE: Sebastian Thrun, German-American entrepreneur,......

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely......

Manga Fever Takes Over India

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. A Dragon......

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanya Malhotra/Instagram Like many of us, Arati Kadav first saw Jeo Baby's critically acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

IMAGE: Under Jaspal Rana's tutelage, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since Independence at the Paris Games. Photograph: ANI Double Olympic......

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. IMAGE: Manu Bhaker poses with her......

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

'India have five Shubman Gills from one, two, three, four, five, six -- who can all score hundreds and win matches.' IMAGE: K L Rahul is India's preferred wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs ahead of......

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before......

Premier League sponsorship regulations 'void and unenforceable'

IMAGE: A general view of the Premier League branded ball. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters The Premier League's sponsorship regulations between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal......

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