Consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan: Par panel to Centre

A parliamentary panel has asked the government to consider resumption of economic ties with Pakistan and work towards broader people-to-people contacts given the "cultural commonalities and......

If Inflation Is Here, Can Social Conflict Be Behind?

For all its claims to economic glory, the majority of India's population lives vulnerable lives, a situation that has only worsened over the past 15 years, to the extent that the government now......

Govt ready to amend farm laws if needed: Rajnath

The Union government is ready to discuss the new agriculture laws with farmers' leaders with an open mind and even to amend them if necessary, defence minister Rajnath Singh said in Bhopal on......

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key......

How will the markets fare in the Budget week?

Interim Budget, the US Federal policy decision and quarterly earnings will be the major drivers for stock markets which may also see some consolidation this week, say analysts. Illustration: Uttam......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

Will 2024 be a happy year for equity investors?

tailwinds of a remarkable year and handsome investor returns, Indian equities are set for an eventful journey in 2024, with a slew of local and global cues -- varying from interest rates to Lok......

Factors that will drive stock markets this week

Stock markets would be driven by domestic macroeconomic data, global trends, crude oil movement and FII activity this week and may remain volatile ahead of the start of the quarterly earnings......

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

IMAGE: P Harikrishna went down in round five to Dutch GM Anish Giri and then shared honours in the other three matches on Sunday night. Photograph: Tata Steel Chess India/Twitter Indian......

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Valcke is serving a 10-year ban from football after being found guilty of misconduct over the sale of World Cup tickets, abuse of travel expenses, attempting to sell TV rights below their market......

BCCI calls for new sponsors

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday issued a notice inviting fresh tender bids from corporate sponsors interested in associating with the Indian cricket team.The sponsorship is open......

It's BCCI vs COA again!

IMAGE: BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary. Photograph: PTI In what could be termed as an open confrontation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary......

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

IMAGE: Bangladesh cricket team (Image used for representative purposes). Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh government has refused to give approval for the team to play Test cricket in Pakistan but......