Atiq Ahmed killing: UP judicial panel rules out 'pre-planned conspiracy'

A judicial commission formed to investigate the murder of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in police custody has ruled out any "pre-planned conspiracy" or "police negligence".......

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

An in-house preliminary inquiry report by a Raj Bhavan panel has dismissed molestation charges against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose by a former woman staffer. IMAGE: West Bengal Governor CV......

Can't switch off mike: Birla, Dhankhar deny Oppn charge

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday took exception to allegations by Opposition members that their microphones are turned off when they are speaking in......

When can Election Commission hold draw of lots to pick the winner?

The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will be taken up on Tuesday. IMAGE: People look at the replica of EVM installed by the Election Commission of India as part of the voters......

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

US short-seller Hindenburg Research had shared an advance copy of its damning report against Adani group with New York-based hedge fund manager Mark Kingdon about two months before publishing it......

How DoT Plans To Check Rising Spam

Launched in March, it triggers re-verification of suspected fraudulent numbers. Failing re-verification, the number will be disconnected. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Adani group opened a $1.2 billion copper plant, bought a port in Odisha, raised stakes in a cement company and stitched an alliance with rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, all in a matter......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

'Play fearlessly': Hockey icon fires up team for Paris

'The pool is very tough. The team must play with a fresh mind. They are capable and they have the capability' Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/X The Indian hockey team has been handed an......

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday decided at its Special General Meeting (SGM) that it will start functioning at 'no cost to the government' model if its request to lift the......

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

IMAGE: Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI from the Rediff Archives Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "do something" to oust "oppressors" like Brij Bhushan Sharan......

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee, WFI to take charge

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, saying "there is no further need" for it to continue after revocation of the suspension on the national......

Vinesh wins 50kg bout, sparks drama in morning proceedings

'Vinesh wants an assurance from the government. Probably she fears that if WFI gets back the control, the federation may change the selection policy. But how can the government give assurance on......