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Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

The Punjab government has granted sanction to prosecute jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2015 sacrilege incidents that had triggered protests and left two agitators dead......

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, suggest Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit A Shah......

They voted for the first time in Jammu-Kashmir elections!

Long denied the right to vote, members of the Valmiki community exercised their franchise for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Tuesday and termed it as a "historic......

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws and demanded......

AAP-Cong alliance in Haryana not final yet: Sources

No final decision has been taken on the alliance with the Congress for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls yet, sources in Aam Aadmi Party said on Sunday. IMAGE: Congress, AAP leaders during an......

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 29.75 crore of fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi under the anti-money laundering law. Illustration: Dominic......

Vedanta demerger gets nod from majority of creditors, including SBI: Official

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Limited has received approvals from the majority of its creditors for a proposed demerger of businesses, marking an important step in the company's plan to split into......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been on fire in the past year as investors cheered an improvement in key operating metrics and embraced counters of these state-owned enterprises,......

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala......

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours.Dinesh Raheja salutes the......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

'It was a tough to take this decision, especially when you have played 15-16 years for the country.' IMAGE: Rani Rampal signs off as one of India's most decorated hockey players after leading the......

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Ankit Kalsi hit his maiden double ton for Himachal Pradesh against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Dharamsala......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

IPL Play-Offs: SRH Through; CSK Or RCB?

IMAGE: While the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp is a happy lot, qualifying after the match was called off, Gujarat Titans finished their season with two washed out games on the trot. Photograph: BCCI......

PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings hand Rajasthan Royals fourth loss on the trot

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in Guwahati on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Sam Curran put up an all-round show to power PBKS to a five-wicket win over......

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