SC asks EC for data on disqualification of convicted politicians

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to provide details of cases in which it had either removed or reduced the period of......

TMC gives 24-hr ultimatum to EC to 'accept mistake'

The Trinamool Congress on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's response to the duplication of voter card numbers, saying the poll panel must accept the error within 24......

Opposition walks out on question of voter list discrepancies

Opposition parties led by the Congress on Monday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on the doubts that have arisen on the integrity of the electoral process after alleged discrepancies in......

Long-pending electoral cases fuel distrust, says outgoing CEC

Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday lamented that hearing of long-pending cases questioning electoral processes "fuel distrust" that petitioners intend to create and said it......

'No Sunset Clause For Old Tax Regime'

'We have now drastically simplified it, primarily to two rates in long-term capital gains: 20% and the applicable rates. Similarly, in short-term capital gains.' 'For listed shares, there is a......

Ireda's high valuation may limit further stock upside

State-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (Ireda’s) chairman and managing director Pradip Kumar Das has announced that the company has requested the government to allow......

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com took the new Mahindra XUV400, an electric SUV, for a test drive, eager to see how it performed on a real-world road trip. IMAGE: The new Mahindra XUV400 looks the same.......

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

'This is not just the IREDA’s IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.' Photograph: Kind courtesy IREDA Ireda debuted on Dalal......

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

 Assam boxers forced to withdraw from Nationals, alleges BFI chief.   IMAGE: Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain is one of the boxers who are allegedly being stopped from......

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

IMAGE: The Sports Ministry, in its order, said that the Wrestling Federation of India has taken corrective measures, so it has decided to lift the suspension. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

IMAGE: India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but PT Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad."......

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund and lay the blame for the IOC's decision on Sahdev Yadav, accusing him of failing to file the necessary annual financial reports to the international parent......

IOA row gets murkier as Usha lambasts Chaubey

A livid PT Usha, in a press release, termed Chaubey's action as "both illegal and in violation of the IOA Constitution".   IMAGE: PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff Archives Indian......