Modi govt opposes life-time ban on convicted politicians

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court a plea seeking life ban on convicted politicians, saying imposing such a disqualification was solely within the domain of Parliament. Photograph: ANI......

CCTV cameras turned off to hide Delhi stampede? Vaishnaw says...

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said a fair enquiry is being conducted regarding the stampede which took place at New Delhi railway station last month and said the government is......

Delhi stampede: Railways orders high-level probe, announces ex gratia

Railways on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. IMAGE: Those injured in the stampede have been......

SC puts off pleas on Places of Worship Act to April

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to April first week the hearing on a batch of pleas relating to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India.......

June sees new highs for MF industry: equity MF inflows at Rs 40,000 cr, SIPs at Rs 21,000 cr

Investors pumped in a record Rs 40,608 crore into equity mutual funds in June, 17 per cent higher than in May 2024, industry body Amfi said on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

SBI focuses on JanDhan, trusts, societies to mobilise incremental deposits

In order to boost its deposit base, State Bank of India (SBI) is focusing on various segments, including JanDhan account holders, trusts, societies, and the segment below the affluent class but......

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

'The FSIB will conduct interviews for the SBI chairman position on May 21-22 as the tenure of the current chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is scheduled to end by August.' IMAGE: The State Bank of India......

Dhanteras gold demand likely to stay robust

A strong appetite for gold on Friday's Dhanteras is expected this year due to auspicious reasons and geopolitical concerns, continuing the 2022 trend driven by pent-up COVID demand. Photograph:......

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rohit Shetty doesn't have a single simple bone in his body. His films are extravagant explosions that aspire for little sense and big business. Sparing no expense or effort to entertain his......

Pregnant Richa Chadha Gets Cravings

Film folk queued up to watch Kartik Aaryan perform in his first biopic, Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, at a screening in Mumbai. Richa Chadha is in the mood for a movie.   Ananya......

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

The first quarter of 2024 has ended on a positive note. While Fighter entered the Rs 200 Crore (Rs 2 billion) Club, Shaitaan is aiming for a Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) lifetime. And now, Crew is......

Katrina-Vicky Go On A Movie Date

Two days before Sriram Raghavan's thriller Merry Christmas hits theatres, the makers held a screening for the film industry. Vicky Kaushal arrives to cheer for his wife Katrina Kaif.  ......

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

The government has constituted a committee to be headed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with three Olympic medallists as members to advise on identification and grooming of talent, ensure fair......

National Games: Anmol wins badminton singles gold

IMAGE: Anmol Kharb outclassed Anupama Upadhyaya in straight games to win the badminton women's singles gold medal at the National Games on Tuesday. Photograph: SAI Media/X Rising shuttler Anmol......

Can India grab gold at Badminton Asia Mixed Teams?

Sindhu, Lakshya to head India's campaign at Asian C'ships IMAGE: PV Sindhu will lead the women's team at the Asia Badminton Mixed Team Championship in China next month. Photograph: Weixiang......

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

IMAGE: P V Sindhu registered a hard-fought victory against compatriot Ira Sharma at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday. Photograph: ANI P V Sindhu survived a......

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen in action during the Group L match against Julien Carraggi of Belgium. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Forced to make a fresh start after his opening win was wiped off the......