SC orders speedy disposal of cases against MPs, MLAs

In a significant verdict aimed at fast-tracking trials in more than 5,000 criminal cases against lawmakers, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed high courts to set up a special bench to monitor......

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

'In the last five years of UP government, the UP police were given a fair environment and the rule of law always remained supreme.''In these five years, nobody within the BJP dared tell a police......

Centre issues guidelines on Covid management in rural areas

As rural areas see a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday issued new guidelines for containment of the virus advising that peri-urban and rural areas plan a minimum 30-bedded COVID Care......

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China. IMAGE: Biju Patnaik with Indira Gandhi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Biju......

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and......

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

The new iPhones are "jam packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design", said Apple chief executive Tim Cook at a glitzy launch event in Cupertino, Los Angeles, on Tuesday. IMAGE: The......

'Investors: Be prepared for volatility in 2018'

'The outcome of next year's assembly elections, macroeconomic indicators/corporate earnings growth and global events could keep the markets choppy.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com As the......

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation. IMAGE: A man gets his finger inked as he exchanges his old notes in Mumbai. Photograph: Sahil......

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.......

Tiger 3 Trailer: Bhaijaan Supremacy!

Salman's devil-may-care attitude as Tiger looks super cool and he lights up the screen in a way that only he can. But his surprisingly poignant turn is what got Mayur Sanap really excited. The YRF......

What Rhea Chakraborty Learnt In Jail

'Innocent until proven guilty should be the motto of the legal system in India.''Innocent until not proven guilty, not guilty until proven innocent.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea......

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.''I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".' IMAGE: Suvinder......

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

'I always fight like it's my first fight. When I start training I'm just like a blank slate, I learn everything again.' IMAGE: As he gears up for his next fight against the reigning national West......

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday. IMAGE: Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his fourth round match against Botic van de......

Pacers Richardson, Meredith stunned by 'life-changing' IPL deals

'I mentally exhausted myself of all these emotions of feeling sick and excited.' IMAGE: Jhye Richardson celebrates taking a wicket for Perth Scorchers during the Big Bash League match against......

COVID hits hockey: Men's camp uncertain after 6 positive cases, women's camp still on

Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/Twitter The upcoming training camp for India's male hockey players in Bengaluru looks uncertain after half a dozen of them tested positive for COVID-19 but......

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

IMAGE: Irfan Pathan spoke about how most of our sporting community which comes up through hardships become tougher in the long run. Photograph: Irfan Pathan/Twitter The fear of unknown,......