Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 18 on Thursday as Army and NDRF teams worked their way through slushy earth and fast flowing water in the Teesta river basin and downstream north......

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has an established mechanism to resolve any "friction" related to the international border with China in Arunachal Pradesh, GOC-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt General Rana Pratap Kalita said......

Partial success for opposition's Bharat Bandh

Rediff.com brings you a combined update of the effect of Thursday's Bharat bandh, called by the National Democratic Alliance, Left parties and Samajwadi Party to protest against the latest hike in......

Bandh: Oppn fuels public angst over price hike

The combined Opposition's call for a Bharat Bandh on Monday has brought most of the country to a near standstill. Rediff.com correspondents report from across the country: Mumbai: Senior BJP leader......

This GST is no reform, and the Rajya Sabha must not pass it

The current draft of the Goods and Services Tax could kill any hope of economic revival - and you should blame the Congress if it rolls over and lets it pass, says Mihir S Sharma. The Goods and......

Now Mamata seeks Ficci's help to set finances right

After futile efforts to wrest a financial package from the Centre during the past United Progressive Alliance-II and present National Democratic Alliance regime, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata......

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee might not have many policies to attract investors, but she is never short of innovative......

Nodal trade office to be set up in Singapore: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced setting up of a nodal office in Singapore to promote global investments into West Bengal. "To facilitate your investment, we will......

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan were declared as the Hero I-League champion for the 2019-20 season. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter The All India Football Federation plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League......

Fastest Indian on ice urges govt to support athletes

'I have taken part in five Winter Olympics without a coach.' 'I realised that I wasted a lot of time chasing a lot of things.' IMAGE: India’s Luge champion Shiva Keshavan. Photograph: Julian......

Govt sends notices to all IPL franchisees

The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) has sent notices to all Indian Premier Leaguefranchisees, both old and new, asking them to furnish detailed company-related information. "We have sent notices......