Govt panel to check out credentials of controversial Maha IAS officer

The Centre Thursday constituted a single-member committee "to verify the candidature" of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, amid allegations she misused the disability and Other......

Pak-bound ship from China of banned chemicals seized at TN port

Security agencies have seized a Chinese shipment of internationally banned chemicals, apparently intended for Pakistan's biological and chemical warfare program, at a port in Tamil Nadu, officials......

HC fines Patanjali Ayurved Rs 50 lakh for breach of order

The Bombay high court has directed Patanjali Ayurved to deposit Rs 50 lakh for alleged breach of the HC's interim order restraining it from selling its camphor products, in relation to a trademark......

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin meets a victim hospitalised at the......

Healthcare sector most violative of advertisement rules, says Asci report

Maximum cases of advertisement norms violations were reported from the healthcare sector during 2023-24, followed by illegal offshore betting and personal care categories, according to the......

'Kirana Stores May Adopt Quick Commerce'

'Traders must adopt digital payments as soon as possible within a set timeframe, as the nation is moving rapidly towards digitisation.''Ignoring digital systems is not an option for strengthening......

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Photograph: ANI Photo Last......

Age limits on health insurance policies removed

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age cap on buying health insurance policies, effective from April 1, 2024. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra at the airport. Photograph: ANI Photo Goa airport has been overflowing with celebrities jetting in from Mumbai for Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani's......

Rakul-Jackky To Have A GREEN Wedding

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, who are set to marry on February 21 in Goa, are trying to ensure an eco-friendly wedding, according to sources. The......

Olympic pole vault champion Braz banned for doping

IMAGE: Thiago Braz, who won Olympic gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016, will miss this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters Brazilian former Olympic pole vault......

AIFF closes investigation into alleged harassment case

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday said it has closed the investigation into a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" made by a woman employee against a male colleague as the......

Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years

Photograph: Kind Courtesy SAI AFI Top Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was on Tuesday banned for 12 years for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation's Athletics Integrity......