Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Despite calling off their 'total cease work', agitating junior doctors in West Bengal continued their sit-in on Saturday in central Kolkata, alleging that the police baton-charged a few of them......

Assam assembly abolishes 2-hr break for Friday namaaz

The Assam assembly will discontinue with the two-hour break provided on Fridays to facilitate Muslim legislators to offer 'namaaz', Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Image used for......

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Nine people were killed and three others seriously injured in a blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Chakdoh in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Sunday, the police said. IMAGE: Police......

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an......

Do top execs of PSBs need a pay overhaul?

“It is unsustainable for such (pay) differentials to continue without a major adverse impact on the recruitment and retention of talented managers in public sector banks” - P J Nayak......

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month.Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday?When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile......

HUL splits roles of chairman and CEO

Leading FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday announced the separation of the position of chairman of the Board and the CEO & managing director, and has appointed Nitin Paranjpe as a......

Former NSE MD-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, her advisor ran a 'money-making scheme': Sebi

Former NSE managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chitra Ramkrishna and group operating officer and her advisor Anand Subramanian ran a 'money-making scheme' during their stint at......

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Umran Malik will be in selection committee's radar Photograph: Kind courtesy IPL/BCCI Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik could be fast-tracked into the Indian team as early as June when it will......

Pawar to head ICC Finance committee

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named Sharad Pawar, its president elect, as the chairman of the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee while BCCI president Shashank Manohar was......

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

IMAGE: India’s players celebrate a goa. Photograph: Hockey India Hockey India on Sunday named a 48-member core probables list for the national camp of the Indian women's team to begin at the......

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

ICC Chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan,left, and ICC Chief Executive David Richardson at the ICC headquarters in Dubai. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images/strong> Narayanaswami Srinivasan......

Cricket Buzz: Flintoff signs up for Brisbane Heat in Big Bash League

Andrew Flintoff of Lancashire Lightning. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff joined Brisbane Heat on a short-term deal in the Big Bash League (BBL) on......