President invokes rare power, poses questions to SC

President Droupadi Murmu has exercised powers under Article 143(1) used in rarity to know from the Supreme Court whether timelines could be imposed by judicial orders for exercise of discretion by......

'Full-Scale War Would Be Catastrophic'

'India enjoys conventional superiority, but nuclear deterrence imposes clear boundaries.' IMAGE: Army personnel examine the remains of a projectile discovered in Makhanwindi village near Amritsar......

The Politics of A Caste Census

While data can empower communities, it reinforces identities, making local politics more caste-centric, with decisions increasingly contested on the grounds of representation. Such dynamics could......

Varanasi gang-rape victim demanded money: Accused's kin

Families of a number of accused in the alleged gang-rape of a woman in Varanasi claimed on Thursday that there were inconsistencies in the survivor's account, while the police formed a Special......

US again puts India on 'priority watch list' for alleged IP rights' violations

The US on Tuesday again placed India on its 'priority watch list' stating that New Delhi remains one of the world's most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of......

Zomato's parent Eternal Q4 net profit falls 78% to Rs 39 cr

Eternal (formerly known as Zomato) reported a net profit of Rs 39 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, down 77.7 per cent year-on-year from Rs 175 crore in the same period a year ago.......

Gensol promoters likely to come under SFIO glare

The government is considering initiating a probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against Gensol Engineering and its promoters, according to sources familiar with the matter.......

'State Banks Must Take Affordable Housing Seriously'

'Unless banks focus on the Rs 10-15 lakh loan segment, growing affordable housing will remain a challenge.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Indian Mortgage Guarantee Company (IMGC) -- the......

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia. Kraven The Hunter marks......

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans are perched atop the IPL points table with 16 from 11 games. Delhi Capitals are just outside the top four with 13 from 11. IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will be hoping that Bangladesh......

'I don't appreciate unnecessary criticism'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement on Wednesday, May 7. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket but confirmed that he will continue......

Ayush, Unnati beaten in semis at Taipei Open

IMAGE: India's Ayush Shetty was beaten by local favourite and world No. 7 Chou Tien Chen in the men's singles semi-finals at the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 on Saturday. Photograph: Ayush......

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

'There is no escaping the fact (that I am in the last phase of my career)' 'After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure. Nothing to......

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The week-long suspension of IPL 2025, prompted by tensions between India and Pakistan after a four-day military confrontation, may have disrupted the league's momentum. However, for a handful of......