After wolf attacks, stray dogs haunt UP's Bahraich

After incidents of wolf attacks, and leopard and elephant threats, the residents of Bahraich district are now facing the new menace of aggressive stray dogs. Image used only for representation.......

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely......

Yogi rewards 75K cops with Rs 10K bonus, leave for Kumbh service

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a special Rs 10,000 bonus and the 'Maha Kumbh Seva Medal' for 75,000 police personnel who served during the "historic gathering", Chief Minister Yogi......

After dry winter, J-K faces drought in summer

Jammu and Kashmir is staring at a water crisis this year due to a massive deficit in rainfall, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday, calling for a more proactive approach and collective......

'How Can IRDAI Ask Insurers To Invest In Bima Sugam?'

'It is imprudent on the part of Indian insurance companies to invest out of the shareholders' fund in a private limited company.' IMAGE: Debasish Panda, chairman, Irdai. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Indirect tax to rise by 8.3%, corporate tax by 10.4% in FY26

The government's indirect tax collection is expected to increase by 8.3 pc in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to a report by ICICI Bank. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai. IMAGE:......

Mercedes to roll out 8 models in 2025

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India plans to roll out 8 new models, including battery electric vehicles, this year as it looks to sustain sales momentum having posted record sales in 2024. The......

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Anybody who works in this industry is slightly eccentric.''Once, he took pav, put butter and put a jalebi in between.''I asked what he was doing.''"Why, is it written somewhere that I can't eat it......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.''If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli is bowled......

Mayank Yadav still a work in progress, warns RP Singh

IMAGE: Mayank Yadav poses with his India cap on his T20 international debut against Bangladesh. Photograph: BCCI India pace sensation Mayank Yadav should not be rushed into Test cricket as he very......

League Cup: Liverpool hammer West Ham; Teen stars for Arsenal

  IMAGE: Liverpool players celebrate their League Cup win over West Ham at Anfield, on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy LIverpool FC/X Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece as......

'This Is The Age Where He Has To Bowl'

'I strongly feel Mayank needs to grind it out in the domestic season.' IMAGE: Young pacer Mayank Yadav urged to embrace consistent bowling despite injury concerns. Photograph: BCCI   IPL 2024......