Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins amid Hindu side's objection

The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal began on Sunday morning under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India in line with a high court......

Holi, Friday namaaz pass off peacefully in Sambhal

Holi and Friday prayers passed peacefully in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh amid tight security, officials said. IMAGE: A Holi procession crosses near a mosque, in Sambhal on Friday.......

Sambhal violence: Mosque chief held; high alert in district post arrest

Shahi Jama Masjid management committee president Zafar Ali was arrested on Sunday after being questioned in connection with the November 24 violence during a protest against a court-ordered survey......

Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb Waqf Properties

The Archaeological Survey of India informed the JPC that 280 protected monuments have been listed as Waqf properties. IMAGE: The Qutub Minar in Delhi is among 280 protected monuments listed as......

RBI Guv hints at more rate cuts in coming months

After effecting two back-to-back 25 basis points rate cuts, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday hinted at another reduction in key policy rate by changing the central bank's monetary......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

In an eventful week ahead, stock markets may face volatile trends before the RBI's interest rate decision and the US inflation data announcements, as investors continue to assess the broader......

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%; home, auto loans to get cheaper

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and signalled more easing to come as it sought to bolster the economy in face of further pressure from......

'Not The Time To Pull Out Of Equities'

'Investors should review their portfolios, prioritise flexi-cap mutual funds, and stick to the basics.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   As the global stock market carnage deepens on......

'PCB's earning from Champions Trophy exceeds target'

IMAGE: Pakistan's players celebrate a wicket during the Champions Trophy. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed to have earned three billion rupees by......

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

IMAGE: From playing club matches at the Jamia Milia Islamia University ground in New Delhi not so long ago, Digvesh Singh Rathi has become Lucknow Super Giants' 'go-to' man in the Indian Premier......

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

  IMAGE: In August last year, during the Paris Olympics, Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by Bach in recognition of his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic......

Election drama! BFI snubs former sports minister Anurag Thakur

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday rejected Anurag Thakur's nomination for inclusion in the electoral college finalised for the March 28 elections, saying the former Sports Minister......

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'   IMAGE: Not revoking WFI suspension would have been injustice......