After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts......

Democracy does put...: Jaishankar rebuts US Senator

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar challenged an American senator who said that democracy 'doesn't put food on the table' telling her that in India it does. IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S......

'Ravan Bhakt', 'Ghoshna Mantri': Slangs heat up Delhi poll

The upcoming Delhi assembly polls have turned into a battleground of slangs, slogans, one-liners and AI-generated memes between the three main contenders -- the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya......

High-octane Delhi poll campaign ends; stage set for Feb 5

The high-octane campaigning for the February 5 Delhi assembly elections concluded at 6 pm on Monday, with big guns from all three major parties holding roadshows, public meetings, padayatras and......

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

'The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Global Investors Summit 2025......

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. IMAGE: Ministry of Rural......

Budget 2025: More credit for farmers, 6 new schemes announced

In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the......

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In late......

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.''Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.'Hemant Kenkre mourns the......

K L Rahul's Ranji Return Ends in Disappointment

IMAGE: K L Rahul's return to domestic cricket was cut short when he was dismissed by Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj for 26. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul's much-anticipated return to Ranji Trophy lasted......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami in action. File Photograph: BCCI India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal......

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Khanduri ton powers Uttarakhand to 232/1 against Andhra Opener Priyanshu Khanduri struck only his second century in a first-class career spanning seven years, helping......