Complete break down of rule of law in Uttar Pradesh: SC

Dismayed over the filing of first information reports (FIRs) by the state police in civil disputes, the Supreme Court on Monday said there was a 'complete breakdown of the rule of the law in Uttar......

We began Rana extradition process, Modi govt benefited: Congress

With Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana being extradited from the US, the Congress on Thursday said the Modi government did not initiate the process, instead it benefited from the "mature,......

Rajya Sabha sets record with second-longest sitting in history

The Rajya Sabha witnessed its second-longest sitting in history on Thursday when the House sat till 4.02 am the next day to clear the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and approve the statutory resolution on......

Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Parliament's nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government's most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the......

Sitharaman introduces New Income Tax Bill in LS

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday and urged Speaker Om Birla to refer it to a select committee of the House. Photograph:......

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......

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Siemens’s share price has lost ground in the past few sessions following weak management commentary. Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters The management indicated challenges to the......

Sunny OK With Pakistani Actors In Bollywood

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Deol/Instagram   A day before his film Jaat released, Sunny Deol made a comment, probably surprising those who are so used to his cinematic patriotic image,......

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan. Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.' IMAGE: Madhur Bhandarkar with Manoj......

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma. Salman Khan's movies aren't movies. They're red carpets laid out by......

L2: Empuraan Trailer Looks Exciting!

Empuraan promises a world of geo-political intrigue, drug wars and action spectacle all rolled into one, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the much-anticipated sequel to 2018's Lucifer, has been......

What makes Kishan truly special

'Felt MI lost twice today' IMAGE: Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 106 for SunRisers Hyderabad in their campaign opener on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Former spinner Harbhajan Singh became a 'fan'......

Dhoni: 43 And Still Lightning Fast!

IMAGE: At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni proved that reflexes don't age, they sharpen. Photograph: BCCI   The wait was over. The stadium buzzed, a sea of yellow chanting a name that resonated......

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

  IMAGE: SC Bengaluru's Thomya Shimray celebrates the opening goal against Real Kashmir in their I-League match on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy AIFF/X SC Bengaluru withstood a final......

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

'We ensured that the best get selected, no favouritism or regionalism.' IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir's players celebrate a wicket during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai. Photograph: BCCI......

'Am I a Serve Bot?'

IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz served 14 aces during his second round match against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters......