CBI books second-biggest poll bond buyer Megha in Rs 315-cr graft case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, which was the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds worth Rs 966 crore,......

Electoral Bonds Saw Landscape Shift

Key individual parties have cornered a larger share, with some favouring regional and others national players. Kindly note the image has only been posted for representational pourpoes. Photograph:......

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The State Bank of India......

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given......

Larsen & Toubro's rich valuations leave little room for disappointment

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) disappointed the Street with its results for the January-March quarter of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) due to weaker core engineering & construction (E&C) segment......

India among economies worst-hit from Ukraine crisis: Nomura

Every 10 per cent rise in crude oil price will shave off around 0.2 percentage point (pp) from India’s GDP growth and widen the current account by 0.3 per cent, says Nomura. IMAGE: An oil......

Alstom offers world's fastest train to India

A certain type of TGV, called V150, holds the world record for the highest speed on any national rail system. This record has been in place since April 2007. Alstom India had held discussions with......

5G Spectrum Auction Unlikely Before 2023

'We are targeting the 5G tender around January-March 2023.'Megha Manchanda/Business Standard reports. *Photograph: Kind courtesy ADMC/Pixabay   Indians may have to wait a little longer to......

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seat belts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.......

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot. An ad for a clothing brand has a......

Lata Mangeshkar Could Never Say No To Mukesh

IMAGE: Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Facebook As we celebrate singer Mukesh's birth centenary on July 22, it is a nice time to recall his closeness to Lata......

Sunny Leone Makes Waves In Cannes

Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images After a dazzling red carpet premiere, Sunny Leone attended a photocall for her new film Kennedy in Cannes.   Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images 'I am......

Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

IMAGE: Indian junior boxers finished the IBA World Championships with 17 medals. Photograph: BFI/X Young pugilists Payal, Nisha and Akansha won a gold medal each after dominating performances as......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Photograph: Kind Courtesy World Archery/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2. Aquatics - Diving London Singh – M 1m Springboard – Final......

Asian Games: Sonia Devi in women's kayak single 500

IMAGE: In the semi-final round, Sonia Devi finished second and reach the final with a timing of 2:16.435. Photograph: X India's Sonia Devi Phairembam qualified for the final of women's kayak......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji will be in action in round one of the women’s 200m. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday,......

Syed Modi badminton: Prannoy advances; Sourabh stunned

IMAGE: HS Prannoy will next face compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in the 2nd round of the Syed Modi badminton tournament in Lucknow. Photograph: PBL/Twitter India's HS Prannoy entered the second round......