Relief for Siddaramaiah as HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA case

In a relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer investigation into the MUDA......

Two Indian students killed in car crash in Ireland; 2 critical

Two Indian students in their 20s have been killed and two others remain in hospital with serious injuries after the car they were travelling in struck a tree in County Carlow, southern Ireland,......

Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. IMAGE:......

Maratha activist Jarange ends fast, warns of Mumbai march if...

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his indefinite fast after five days of protest, claiming that government representatives assured him that several of his demands would be accepted.......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Falling poverty claims in SBI report spark concerns about methodology

'Before jumping to a conclusion that India has been able to end poverty, we should interrogate the labour markets.' IMAGE: A scavenger, surrounded by a flock of Greater Adjutant birds, collects......

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India's smaller cities and rural areas give a wider picture of how the economy is......

Union Budget 2025-26: Economists stress need for manufacturing policy

The need for a manufacturing policy, reining in food inflation and raising investment in the country were among key suggestions given by economists who met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and......

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025. From stylish dramas to comedies and the returning of popular franchises, it's a packed roster of entertainment featuring stars like Shah Rukh......

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don't necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon. Gautham Vasudev Menon is a filmmaker prone to 'ideas'. When......

Keerthy's First Pongal Post-Wedding

Nayanthara's twin celebration... Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's first Pongal... Parineeti's Lohri with Raghav...  Photograph: Kind courtesy Keerthy Suresh/Instagram Keerthy Suresh celebrates her......

Vijay At Keerthy Suresh's Wedding

Photograph: Kind courtesy Keerthy Suresh and Anthony Tattil/Instagram Keerthy Suresh and Anthony Tattil posted pictures of Thalapathy Vijay at their wedding in Goa, and it holds special meaning.......

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

The India-Pakistan game is set to electrify the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.While India holds a dominant record against their neighbours in ICC World Cups, winning 14 out of 15 encounters,......

Kumbles 'Blessed' at Maha Kumbh

IMAGE: Chetana Ramathirtha and Anil Kumble take a dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anil Kumble/X   Cricket legend Anil Kumble and his wife Chetana......

Sachin Tendulkar gears up for cricket return

The iconic Sachin Tendulkar and legendary wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara will don the jersey once more, this time as the skippers of India and Sri Lanka in the inaugural International Masters......

ISL: Chhetri misses penalty, but BFC storm into top 4

Spaniard Alberto Noguera struck a brace as Bengaluru FC blanked Jamshedpur FC 3-0 to move to the fourth spot of the Indian Super League (ISL) standings Bengaluru on Sunday. IMAGE: Bengaluru FC......

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Just 18 months after pairing up, the young mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath rise to World No 33.   IMAGE: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath......