Pannun plot: Govt panel recommends action against unnamed individual

A high-powered enquiry committee set up by the government has recommended legal action against an unnamed individual after probing activities of some organised criminal groups and terrorist......

Manipur CM calls drone attacks on civilians a terror attack

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday condemned the drone bomb attacks on civilians as acts of terrorism and vowed a firm response. IMAGE: A file photograph of security personnel......

Govt likely to bring 3 bills to implement 'one nation, one election' plan

The government is likely to bring three bills, including two to amend the Constitution, to put in place its plan to hold simultaneous elections. Image used for representational purpose only.......

BSF holds 83 flag meetings with B'desh amid unrest

The Border Security Force (BSF) held 83 flag meetings with Bangladesh's border guarding force Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in the last three days and impressed upon the need to protect Indian......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

Government to have two nominees on RBI board

The government has amended its laws to have a bigger say in the decision making of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by having two members on the central bank's board as compared to one now.At a time......

Wealth management under FSDC radar

The recent Citibank fraud has made the government review the regulatory issues regarding wealth management and private banking services offered by the banks.The sub-committee of Financial Stability......

FMC to join band of independent regulators

The commodities futures market is poised to get an independent regulator. The government has decided to designate the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) as the regulator for this market, according to......

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

IMAGE: With two months to go, the Pakistan team is still awaiting clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected......

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

IMAGE: PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue during the ICC meetings in Durban. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will......

CWG scam: CBI raids homes of Kalmadi aides

The CBI on Monday carried out searches at 11 premises, including residences of four aides of Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, in connection with alleged......

CVC likely to summon officials related to CWG scam

Irked by delay in response to queries raised by it, the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) may summon officials of Union and State governments in connection with alleged financial irregularities......

'Delhi C'wealth Games risks failure in many areas'

Delhi'spreparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games has picked uppace over the last two months, but the October 3-14 multi-discipline event still risks failure, according to the CGF Coordination......