Waqf panel releases draft report, rules out retrospective scrutiny

Seeking to allay fears that existing Waqf properties will be subject to scrutiny after the amended Waqf law comes into force, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday recommended that no cases will be......

Maratha activist Jarange ends fast, warns of Mumbai march if...

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his indefinite fast after five days of protest, claiming that government representatives assured him that several of his demands would be accepted.......

Waqf bill to be listed in budget session of Parliament

The government has listed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as well as three other new draft laws for consideration in the Budget session of Parliament beginning Friday. Photograph: Screen grab/Sansad TV......

Parl panel on Waqf bill submits report to LS speaker

The joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday.  IMAGE: Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment......

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

The project is critical as the region expects huge investments in the automotive, renewable energy, and space sectors. IMAGE: The Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal of VO Chidambaranar Port in......

Some equity research firms shutting shops after Sebi's guidelines

Markets regulator Sebi's new guidelines on research analysts (RAs) are forcing several equity research firms publicly announcing plans to shut down their shops due to heightened compliance and......

Startups@9: 500 To 159,000 And Counting...

From the launch of the 'Startup India' initiative in 2016, to the abolition of angel tax and easing of reverse flipping norms, the startup ecosystem is evolving. Illustration: Dominic......

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters In 2025 banks are in for......

'I Don't Know How 2025 Will Turn Out'

'When I go to act in a film, I don't think of the journey.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kani Kusruti/Instagram As her film All We Imagine As Light bags a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award......

Watch: When Jimmy Sheirgill Got Violent

'As a storyteller, one always looks to create something for the audience which is thrilling, engaging and entertaining and that is exactly what we have endeavoured with Sikandar Ka......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

'So while playing Bunny the stuntman, he had a happy time.''He used to do these impersonations of Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda and Anil Kapoor.' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England batter James Vince feels England and Wales Cricket Board's new No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) policy will see players picking T20 leagues over first-class cricket. He claimed that ECB's......

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (extreme right) and Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav (2nd from......

Rohit to challenge BCCI's family travel rule?

Rohit Sharma seems to have reservations about certain clauses in the 10-point disciplinary guidelines prepared by the BCCI at the behest of head coach Gautam Gambhir and India skipper is set to......

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.   IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the Champions Trophy will depend on his fitness. Photograph: BCCI The selection committee,......