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.......

Hindu marriage sacrosanct, can't dissolve within a year: HC

The Allahabad high court has observed that marriage between two Hindus is sacrosanct and it cannot be dissolved within one year of marriage unless there is exceptional hardship or exceptional......

SC seeks details of cases against men giving triple talaq

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses in violation......

All 67 onboard airplane and copter feared killed in US mid-air collision

After the mid-air collision over the Potomac river in Washington, DC, authorities said that they no longer expect to find any survivors, and efforts have shifted to a recovery mission, according to......

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. IMAGE: Ministry of Rural......

Big relief in TDS deduction on rent from Rs 20K to Rs 50K per month

In a major relief for taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an increase in the threshold for Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on rent from Rs2.40 lakh per annum to Rs6......

'They Accept Any Job Because There Is No Job In The Market'

'Not only jobs are not being generated, but people are also losing jobs.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It is the time of the year when major discussions are centred around the Budget to......

'If There Is No Money In The Hands Of People...'

'...how do they consume and contribute to GDP?' IMAGE: People walk through a crowded market in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters It is the time of the year when major discussions are......

'2.5 Inch Knife Removed From Saif's Spine'

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Saif Ali Khan sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a knife lodged in it. A surgery was performed to remove the 2.5-inch-long knife......

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Photograph: ANI Photo Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra early Thursday in a shocking attack that......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......

Fan Invasion At Kohli's Ranji Return

IMAGE: Screengrab of a fan touching Virat Kohli's feet. Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket after 12 years transformed a typically quiet Ranji Trophy match into a spectacle. A remarkable......

Tata Steel Chess: Can Gukesh surpass Anand?

IMAGE: D Gukesh needs only 1.5 points to win the title in the Netherlands, his first this year. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE Standing atop the points table with a slender lead, world......

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

IMAGE: D Gukesh knocked down a couple of pawns to force resignation in 34 moves. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE World champion D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in......

Djokovic's AO heartbreak: Will he return next year?

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic was jeered by some sections of the crowd when he retired due to a hamstring injury after losing the opening set to Alexander Zverev on Friday. Photograph: Kim......