Oppn wants Parl debate on Kumbh stampede, Rijiju says...

Opposition parties at an all-party meeting on Thursday called for a discussion in Parliament on the Maha Kumbh tragedy and the Uttar Pradesh government's alleged focus on VIPs rather than the......

At least 9 killed in second wave of device blasts in Lebanon

A series of explosions rocked Lebanon and Beirut on Wednesday with the health ministry confirming nine deaths while news agencies put the toll at higher. The fresh round of blast came just a day......

Union Budget, 6 bills to be tabled during monsoon session

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on Tuesday as the Monsoon Session of Parliament gets underway next week with the united opposition set to corner the National......

LS withdraws suspension of DMK's Parthiban after govt letter

The Lok Sabha has withdrawn the suspension of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP SR Parthiban after the government told Speaker Om Birla that it was a case of mistaken identity as the member was not......

Byju's CEO speaks to shareholders, firm to set up board advisory committee

Byju Raveendran, CEO and founder of the eponymous edtech giant, has told shareholders that the company will set up a board advisory committee (BAC). Photograph: Kind courtesy, Byju's This was......

New tax regime can help you save more in taxes. Here's how

Several changes were made to the new income-tax regime in Budget 2023. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The old income-tax regime was not tinkered with and is still available. Should......

Deadline for filing income tax returns extended to December 31

The government on Thursday extended the deadline till December 31 for filing of income tax returns by individuals for the financial year 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic and technical glitches......

Infosys given time till Sep 15 to resolve I-T portal glitches

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday conveyed to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh in no uncertain terms the government's "deep disappointment and concern" over the continuing glitches in the new......

French film on Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack

The 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai will provide the backdrop for the survival drama Taj Mahal, a French film for an international audience that will start shooting in the city in a few months.......

Vidit Weds Nidhi: A Chess Fairytale

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dr Nidhi Kataria's wedding was a spectacular blend of tradition, glamour, and chess royalty. The grand celebration in Pune turned into a star-studded affair, with......

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Photograph: Kind courtesy BAI Media/Twitter Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships after beating lowly-ranked Yue Yann Jaslyn Hooi of......

Abuse allegations: British Gymnastics to step aside from review

IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters British Gymnastics will "step aside" to allow UK Sport and Sport England to co-commission the independent review into......

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

IMAGE: A Washington Redskins football team logo is seen on a shirt at a sporting goods store in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia, USA June 24, 2020. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/File/Reuters Amazon.com......

PM Modi leads tributes to BAI chief Das Gupta after demise

'Dr. Gupta was a man of huge caliber, his contribution to the sport of Badminton has been commendable.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes that poured in for Badminton Association of......