SC rejects plea for 100% manual counting of VVPAT slips

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to examine a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India for a 100 per cent manual counting of voter verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips in......

Pune hospital ends deposit policy after pregnant woman's death

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government is working on drafting a standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent incidents like the one at Pune's Deenanath......

Explained: Waqf And The New Waqf Bill

Puzzled about the Waqf Bill? Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains how the amended Waqf law will plug loopholes in the existing legislation. IMAGE: Muslims protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill in......

Muslim law board to challenge Waqf 'black law' in court

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a major organisation representing Muslims in India, on Wednesday said it will challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in court and take the fight......

Trump's tariffs: How will these sectors in India be impacted?

Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery may get impacted if the US will go ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs......

Pipeline tariffs: CNG, piped gas to be charged lowest rate

In a significant change to regulations, oil and gas regulator PNGRB has proposed a new policy of how tariffs for pipelines carrying gas to users will be determined, and proposed charging city gas......

Trump slaps 25% tariff on imported cars

Expects to raise $100 bn in tax revenues. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters In a significant policy announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has declared a 25 per cent tariff on all......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar bring back interesting scenes from the Sikandar trailer......

Amaal Mallik Cuts Ties With Family, Explains Why

'I will always love my family but for now, from afar.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Amaal Malik/Instagram Amaal Mallik, best known for composing tracks like Kar Gayi Chull and Jab Tak, left everyone......

Ashwin to stop CSK-related content on YouTube channel

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings suffered their third defeat in four outings in IPL 2025, going down by 25 runs to Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings (CSK)......

Youngest F1 leader Antonelli, 18, stuns with fastest lap

IMAGE: Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli, at the age of 18 years and 224 days, led for 10 laps in a 31-lap first stint at the Japanese Grand Prix. Photograph: Manami Yamada/Reuters Andrea Kimi......

PIX: Dhoni's parents at a stadium for first time!

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's parents Pan Singh and Devika Devi with his daughter Ziva at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Is this the final chapter in Mahendra......

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

IMAGE: Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith was second in the Kingston Grand Slam Track standings after Friday's 400m and he won the group outright with a total of 20 points after reeling in the field......

IPL 2025: Bumrah Will Be Back By...

'The medical team wants to ensure he doesn't suffer a stress fracture.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is yet to bowl at full intensity in the nets at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.......