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Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant......

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to march to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state......

'We'll Keep Fighting!'

'Don't take people lightly. People know everything.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presents the state's budget for 2025-2026, March 10, 2025. Photograph: ANI/X The Maharashtra......

'Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji': Uddhav's reply to BJP's 'Jai Shri Ram'

Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday accused the BJP of poisoning society and asked his supporters to respond to the ruling party's favoured 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan with 'Jai Shivaji' and......

Need to filter out Cong leaders who work for BJP: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was a need to filter out leaders and workers from his party who were working for the BJP and warned of strict action, even removals. IMAGE:......

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. Photograph:......

India's Farm Sector Becoming Rainfall-Resistant

'Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact on foodgrain production since the last few years, which contrasts with the traditional view of India's heavy reliance on monsoon......

Budget 2025: More credit for farmers, 6 new schemes announced

In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the......

Modi Eyes Trade Revival Talks With Trump

Ahead of the visit, officials from key government departments held intense discussions to identify key trade-related proposals. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi tweeted this picture after......

'2025 Is Year To Keep Expectations Low'

'Stay disciplined, and remain invested.''Volatile times are the best to invest in structural opportunities at the right price.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The announcement of Rs 1......

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT......

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

When Aamir Khan stepped into the limelight with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, everybody hailed him as the chocolate face heartthrob challenging the monopoly of gun-toting action heroes dominating the......

Vijay To Farmers: 'I Will Stand By You'

'Farmers like you are important for a nation. So I felt this is the right place to start my (political) journey.' All Photographs: ANI Photo Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President and movie superstar......

Anuja Review: Oscar Hopeful Aims For The Heart

Palak and Anuja endear us to their bittersweet world, observes Sukanya Verma. Anuja begins with a girl telling her tween sibling a Panchatantra story about how a faithful mongoose saved a farmer's......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

Here's the secret of Shami's success in ICC events

'I don't pay attention to the result. I pay attention to the present. And I always try to meet the situation that is in demand.' IMAGE: India pacer Mohammed Shami celebrates dismissing......

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

IMAGE: Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India/X Madhya......

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

IMAGE: P R Sreejesh, who retired after winning a second successive Olympic hocky bronze in Paris, is currently the head coach of the junior men's team. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/X Former men's......

Khel Ratna is just the beginning: Harmanpreet

Biggest achievement of life but plenty more to come: Harmanpreet on Khel Ratna award IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh has also claimed the FIH Player of the Year award three times, including the year gone......

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