Modi govt using SBI to...: Cong on electoral bonds data plea

The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the State Bank of India moving the Supreme Court to seek more time to disclose electoral bond details, alleging that the Modi government is using......

Good or bad? Rate Sitharaman's pre-poll Budget!

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim budget -- her sixth overall -- ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.   IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

FM rules out GST waiver on Covid vaccines, says move will make them costlier

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday virtually ruled out exempting Covid vaccines, medicines and oxygen concentrators from GST, saying such an exemption will make the lifesaving items......

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

The protection of women and children in the country is a priority for all but condemning every marriage as violent and every man a rapist is not advisable, Minister of Women and Child Development......

Indian economy witnessed profound positive transformation in last 10 years: FM

The Indian economy has witnessed a profound positive transformation in the last 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sitharaman......

Good or bad? Rate Sitharaman's pre-poll Budget!

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim budget -- her sixth overall -- ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.   IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala......

GST collection at record Rs 1.40 lakh cr in Jan: FM

GST collections touched a record of Rs 1.40 lakh crore in January on rapid economic recovery, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI Photo In her 2022-23 Budget......

He enriched the world with his magical voice

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions.Siva Sankar pays a tribute to S P......

Rafi's Toote Hue Kwaabon Ne, unplugged

We have invited readers to send us videos of them singing Mohammad Rafi songs to mark the occasion of Rafisaab's 29th death anniversary on July 31, to celebrate the eternal legend's......

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

IMAGE: After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026. Photograph: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images After......

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

IMAGE: Umpire Rudi Koertzen poses with a trophy presented to him. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images Former South African international umpire Rudi Koertzen was killed in a car crash on......

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Netherlands league season effectively over, says Dutch FA IMAGE: Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte banned events including professional sports and music festivals until Sept. 1 to prevent a......

If my conscience is clear I can help keep the game clean: Sehwag

  IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab director of cricket operations Virender Sehwag, right, with co-owner Preity Zinta. Photograph: BCCI Former swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag said on Friday it was......