Police can detain person who resists...: New law

A police officer can detain a person who resists or disregards lawful directions to prevent a cognisable offence, according to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which came into effect......

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

A sessions court in Pune on Friday granted bail to the father of the juvenile accused in one of the cases pertaining to the Porsche car crash in which two software professionals were killed in the......

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Expressing concern over alleged post-poll violence in certain areas of West Bengal following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, the Calcutta high court on Thursday issued a directive......

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

A special bench of the Gujarat high court on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of the fire incident at a game zone in Rajkot which left 27 persons dead and said it was prima facie a "man-made......

Amazon says committed to 'appropriate' action in Manesar Warehouse incident

After accepting lapses at its warehouse in Haryana’s Manesar, Amazon India has claimed to have started “disciplinary proceedings” against those who allegedly tried to stop workers......

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

As the job markets open up, top IT services firms may look at a tiered strategy in which they hire entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts.......

Cognizant Tech to acquire Belcan for $1.3 bn in cash and stock

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire global engineering company Belcan for about $1.3 billion (Rs 10,853.7 crore) in cash and stock.......

Cognizant March quarter net profit down 5.8% to $546 million

Nasdaq-listed IT services company Cognizant has reported a 5.8 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the March quarter to $546 million. Photograph: Chris Helgren/Reuters......

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities......

I'm returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award: Vinesh Phogat

'The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards don't have any meaning in my life now.' IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat said she wants to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister.......

India to skip ISSF WC in Cairo but shooters in the dark

  IMAGE: NRAI assistant secretary, Nimit Chopra, indicated the coaches did not want the shooters to exhaust themselves in a busy year (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph:......

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

IMAGE: South Africa have now picked up two big wins to remain unbeaten in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. Photograph: Adnan AbidiX Commanding wins in their two opening games have......

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

IMAGE: Aditi Ashok has risen to 15th on the LPGA's Race to CME Globe and could well go better than career-best 48th in world rankings. Photograph: Aditi Ashok/Instagram Aditi Ashok's good run......