Pakistani intruder shot dead along Punjab border

A suspected Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate into India from the Punjab border was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) amid an ongoing 'high alert' ahead of Independence Day.......

Special central law must to curb attacks on medical staff: IMA

The Indian Medical Association has written to Union Health Minister JP Nadda seeking enactment of a special central law to curb attacks and violence against doctors as a "deterrence" measure,......

Junior doctors question Mamata's Kolkata hospital murder deadline

Junior doctors at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday questioned why West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set a seven-day deadline for solving the rape-murder of a postgraduate......

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred......

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. Photograph: Thomas White/Reuters This......

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

'The impact of CBDC on deposits and deposit insurance is largely unknown.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

India Inc gives weakest performance on profit front in seven quarters

India Inc has reported a muted start to the financial year 2024-25, with a decline in net earnings and a modest single-digit uptick in revenues. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com An analysis of......

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%; HDFC Bank drags

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled nearly 700 points to sink below the 79,000 level on Tuesday, extending its losses for the second straight day due to selling pressure in HDFC Bank, SBI and ITC......

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

'...something that should be discussed because it is a very important part of life.' IMAGE: Manav Kaul and Ashoklata Mishra in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manav......

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No.16 jersey

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PR Sreejesh/X Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game......

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu came tantalisingly close to clinching a second Olympics medal but a faltered lift in her final attempt. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Mirabai Chanu winning a......

Vinesh Disqualification: What Rules Say

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat will not receive a medal after her disqualification from the Olympic Games. Photograph: Arlette Bashizi/Reuters   In a big jolt for India, Vinesh Phogat, their biggest......

Blow for SL! Hasaranga ruled out of last ODIs vs India

IMAGE: Wanindu Hasaranga's spell of 3/58 was crucial in helping Sri Lanka hold India to a thrilling tie in the first ODI on Friday. Photograph: Cricket Sri Lanka/X All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga......

Can India conquer Lankan spin puzzle in 2nd ODI?

IMAGE: The Indians will want to minimise the damage without compromising on their run-making ways. Photograph: ICC/X Measures to battle a sluggish pitch and an assortment of Sri Lankan slow......