Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

The Bombay high court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. ......

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

The Supreme Court on Friday said it was "terribly wrong" to appoint Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V Senthil Balaji as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government days after he was granted bail in a......

Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.91 crore for 'power theft', supply cut

Electricity Department has imposed a fine of Rs 1.91 crore on Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman and also disconnected the electricity supply to his residence for alleged power theft at his......

Life jackets made mandatory after Mumbai ferry mishap

Authorities have made life jackets mandatory for all people taking boat rides from the Gateway of India, a day after a ferry-Navy craft collision claimed 14 lives off the Mumbai coast. IMAGE: The......

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. Image used for......

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

As RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra will have to give the highest priority to the interest of the economy while deciding on the growth-inflation trade off at Mint Street. IMAGE: The Appointments......

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Revenue Secretary Sanjay......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Duminy resigns as South Africa's limited-overs batting coach

IMAGE: Faf du Plessis, left, and Jean-Paul Duminy at South Africa nets, in Old Trafford, Manchester, during the 2019 ICC World Cup. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters J P Duminy has stepped down......

Bavuma, Stubbs centuries put South Africa in control

IMAGE: Tristan Stubbs brought up his second Test ton in 183 balls. Photograph: South Africa Cricket/X South Africa were five wickets from victory as Sri Lanka finished the third day of the......

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, who had played a significant role in India's successful 2018 tour of Australia, has not played since the ODI World Cup final last November due to an ankle injury.......

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.''He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from......