Law panel extends deadline for feedback on Uniform Civil Code till July 28

The Law Commission on Friday extended the deadline for the public to send their views on a uniform civil code till July 28, saying the decision was taken following an overwhelming response and......

Why was Atiq Ahmad paraded before media, SC asks UP govt

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Uttar Pradesh government why gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were paraded before media while being taken to hospital for a medical......

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

The Congress' welfare guarantees agenda or the Bharatiya Janata Party's Hindutva and anti-graft plank? IMAGE: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and party......

New bill: Death row convict can't appeal if Prez rejects mercy plea

A death-row convict whose mercy petition has been disposed of by the president will have no right to appeal in a court against the decision when the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill......

New service tax rule leaves ad agencies fuming

A new clause under the service tax rules, slated to come into effect from July 1, has upset the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200-billion) Indian advertising industry.The Point of Taxation Rules, first......

SC rejects pilots' plea,sticks to '92 flying rules

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal of the Joint Action Committee of Pilots' Association againstthe Bombay high court judgment, which had upheld a decision of the director general of......

Indian women have bigger share of corner office

Indian women may not have proportionate representation in companies, but they are better off than women elsewhere. Eleven per cent of 240 large companies -- Indian-owned as well as multinational,......

Govt awards 44 oil, gas blocks

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the award of 44 oil and gas exploration blocks under the seventh round of auction of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (Nelp VII) on November......

'Ivar Vivahitharayal is doing very well'

Malayalam actor Jayasurya is on a roll. With the success of his Ivar Vivahitharayal, Jayasurya is in great demand as a solo hero in Malayalam. Of course, besides the solo hero projects, he is......

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Manpreet Singh. Photograph: Hockey India/Facebook Mid-fielder Manpreet Singh, who led India's men's hockey team at......

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Sixty-five former cricketers, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, have been invited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the IPL play-offs, during which they will be handed cheques......

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Maharashtra’s Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawane set a new record in the Ranji Trophy championship against Delhi, by adding 594 runs for the third wicket without being separated. This is now the......

Number Crunching: Figure out the history of England-India Tests

India and England face-off on Wednesday in the first Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, with an eye on the Pataudi Trophy. Under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India's last overseas Test series win was......

Kumble second Indian to take 12 wickets away

Anil Kumble became only the second Indian to take a dozen wickets in a match in an 'away' series during the Sydney Test after Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, who had returnedfigures of 12 for 104 also......