'Defeat BJP' call raised at mega farmer event in poll-bound UP

Thousands of farmers gathered on Sunday at a mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar, where Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Bharatiya Janata......

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

People in some areas of Mumbai complained of a foul odour in their localities, prompting the authorities to check the source of the smell, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said......

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

IMAGE: Members of Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) block the Trivandrum Express during the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh', in Guwahati, on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo Members of 10 central......

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

'We began foolishly bragging about Saudi-Emirati investment plans as indicative of the sheikhs 'distancing' from Pakistan, including on Kashmir,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime......

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel......

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices?

Price of international crude oil - the raw material for making petrol and diesel - dropped to a three-year low before marginally recovering but a revision in domestic petrol and diesel rates is......

'Should Have Bids For IDBI Before End Of FY'

'We are in a position to start due diligence and private data room access shortly.' IMAGE: IDBI Bank headquarter in Mumbai. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters The divestment of IDBI Bank is......

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.' IMAGE: Bronze medallists Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh with their......

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.''Expect at least one biopic.' IMAGE: Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra during the medal......