Kerala temple staffer resigns amid caste discrimination row

A 'kazhakam' employee of the famed Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala's Thrissur has resigned citing personal reasons, following allegations of caste discrimination. Photograph:......

Roads not for namaz, learn discipline from Hindus: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended his administration's warning to Muslims against offering namaz on streets, saying roads are meant for the movement of traffic. IMAGE:......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

The Lok Sabha early on Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling National Democratic Alliance strongly defending the legislation......

S&P cuts India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%

S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday cut India's GDP growth projections to 6.5 per cent for the next fiscal as it expects that economies in the APAC region will feel the strain of rising US tariffs and......

Now you can help in drafting Income-Tax rules

Central Board of Direct Taxes on Tuesday said stakeholders can send their inputs for drafting Income-tax rules and related forms pertaining to the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025. Illustration:......

Meet India's first private reinsurer

In Debasish Panda’s last board meeting as chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), the regulator approved the “R2” licence for Kamlesh......

'Let's Bring India's Tariff Towards America Down'

'And America will invite India in to have really an extraordinary opportunity and relationship with us.' IMAGE: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, March 4,......

ECB Retiring Pataudi Trophy? Sharmila Reacts....

'If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger's legacy, it is for them to decide.'   IMAGE: Rahul Dravid receives the Pataudi Trophy from Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi after......

BCCI Snubs Kohli!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli expressed his support for the presence of players' families on tour. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mufaddal Vohra/X The BCCI's policy of limiting family time for international men's......

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

IMAGE: Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have reached the last lap of a long race, and would want to bow out in a blaze of glory. Photograph: BCCI Intrigue, uncertainty, backstage drama.......

BCCI VP clears air on India-Pakistan cricket future

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday said it is very categorical and clear that resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is subjected to Indian government's......

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.' IMAGE: Abid Ali, right, goes out to bat in a friendly game with then Dubai Cricket......