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Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

A day after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh left 30 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh government ramped up efforts to ensure crowd management and safety of devotees who continued to flock here in......

Why Ashoka University students oppose new security measures

Students at Ashoka University in Haryana's Sonipat are on a warpath against the administration after it clamped new security measures involving a vehicle check and prohibition on carrying......

President flags deep fakes, cybercrime in address to Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said digital fraud, cybercrime and emerging technologies such as deep fakes pose challenge to India's social, economic, and national security. IMAGE: President......

Modi pat for Sitharaman: 'People's Budget, force multiplier'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Union Budget as a "people's budget" that fulfills the dreams of every Indian and said that it is a "force-multiplier" that will boost......

Probe panel to visit Kumbh stampede site on Friday; report in 1 month

The three-member judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the Maha Kumbh stampede will visit the site on Friday, panel head Harsh Kumar, a retired judge of the Allahabad......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

Govt to launch term loan for women, SC, ST entrepreneurs

The government will launch a Rs 2-crore term loan for 5 lakh first-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Presenting......

New I-T Bill next week; 100% FDI in insurance sector

The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill next week to take forward the "trust first, scrutinise later" concept, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Illustration:......

Sitharaman on the reforms that Budget will initiate

The government aims to initiate "transformative reforms" across six domains, including taxation and financial sector, in Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.......

Markets open higher ahead of Budget presentation

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in opening trade on Saturday ahead of the Union Budget presentation. Photograph: ANI Photo The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 136.44 points to......

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......

Chak De! Girl Makes Her Comeback

Aahana enjoys Lucknow... Shriya takes a stroll... Neha looks at the stars... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sagarika Ghatge/Instagram Chak De! India actor Sagarika Ghatge makes her comeback in a film......

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

JSW Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the semi-final of Hockey India League with a 3-0 win over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the shoot-out, after both the sides were locked 1-1 at the end of......

What's on MCA's agenda for Pune T20I?

IMAGE: India will look to bounce back and seal the series in the 4th T20I against England in Pune on Friday. Photograph: BCCI The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has put in place measures......

PIX: India outclass England, seal five-match T20I series

Images from the fourth T20 International between India and England in Pune on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India’s Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya celebrate a boundary during their 87-run......

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

IMAGE: The completed banner will be 340 feet long and 75 feet wide, which the Mohun Bagan fans say will topple the world record for largest hand-painted tifo. Photographs: Mohun Bagan Super......

Wrestling's world body threatens India with suspension

IMAGE: If UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, suspends India for political interference then the country's wrestlers will not be allowed to compete in future international competitions.......

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