R-Day parade: UP's Maha Kumbh tableau wins 1st prize

Uttar Pradesh's tableau, showcasing the ongoing Maha Kumbh at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, won the first prize, while the marching contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles was adjudged the......

Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

76th Republic Day Parade: Key highlights and what to expect

India as a sovereign democratic republic completed 75 years of its eventful journey on Sunday, with the stage set at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi for the ceremonial parade during which the......

R-Day Parade: India to celebrate 75 years of Constitution with military might

India is set to showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage and display a symbolic confluence of 'virasat' and 'vikas' on Kartavya Path here to mark the 76th Republic Day on January 26......

Auction of TN's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block cancelled

The government on Thursday said it has cancelled the auction of Tamil Nadu's Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block which is near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and a number of cultural heritage......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing. Photograph: ANI Photo What distinguished Bibek......

'Nobody's Asking Where Money Will Come For Freebies'

'The prime minister's comment on 'revdi culture' was welcome. But I am disappointed he did not follow up on that.' 'All political parties, including the BJP, have been guilty of this.' 'Now, Modi's......

India to go all out to win bid for 2036 Olympic Games

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

IMAGE: The Indian team walks out with the tricolour during the team parade at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held in New Delhi on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vice......

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

IMAGE: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, meets with Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics & IOC Member, in New Delhi on Monday.......

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

2036 Oly vision: Army hosts sports conclave to align efforts IMAGE: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Union Minister of Labour and Employment & Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh......

NHRC notices to Sports Ministry, SAI over cyclist complaint

The NHRC has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), days after a woman cyclist accused the chief cycling coach of "inappropriate......