Govt closely watching Bangladesh developments: Union minister

Union Minister of State BL Verma on Monday expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh and said the government is closely monitoring it. IMAGE: Opposition MPs tote bags displaying messages......

Amid BJP switch buzz, Bhujbal meets Fadnavis

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who is sulking over not being included in the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on Monday.  IMAGE:......

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Police officials in Hyderabad claim that top Telugu actor Allu Arjun remained in the theatre during the screening of 'Pushpa-2' on December 4, despite being informed about a stampede that resulted......

Modi receives Kuwait's highest honour

Kuwait on Sunday conferred its highest honour -- 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer' -- on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in strengthening the good relations between the two countries.......

Budget 2025: What states want from Sitharaman

Finance ministers of states demanded an increase in allocation under 50-year interest-free loan scheme, while fiscally stressed states like Punjab and Kerala pitched for a special package and......

Will GST Council cut taxes on insurance premium?

The GST rate is also proposed to be cut on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, to 5 per cent from the current 18 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The GST Council, in......

Vijay Mallya slams ED, banks for taking more than 2x his debt

Mallya said more than Rs 8,000 crore have been recovered from him over and above the judgement debt. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Reuters Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has said that he will......

Adidas, Nike supplier Hong Fu enters India to foot manufacturing push

The Panapakkam facility is projected to generate employment for 25,000 individuals, with 85 per cent of the workforce set to be women. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Taiwanese footwear......

Tania calls out Delhi government for lack of support

IMAGE: Tania Sachdev, who is based in the national capital, said the Delhi government is yet to acknowledge her achievements. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tania Sachdev/Instagram Olympiad......

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

GM Erigaisi requests US Embassy to grant him visa for World Rapid and Blitz IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi has been in sensational form this year, having won an individual gold as well as team title in......

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates World Chess Champion D Gukesh in Chennai. Photograph: CMO Tamil Nadu / X World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief......

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

'In a World Championship, it's not only about chess. There is a lot of mental and emotional pressure to deal with.' IMAGE: D Gukesh made history last week by defeating China's Ding Liren in......

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

IMAGE: With Ashish Shelar joining the Maharashtra cabinet, the post of the treasurer in the BCCI is set to go vacant. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jyoti Punwani The post of the treasurer in the......