68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

Jharkhand witnessed a voter turnout of 68 per cent on Wednesday in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting in the second and final phase ended, officials said. IMAGE: Voters show......

Stage set for MVA vs Mahayuti as Maha to vote tomorrow

The Maharashtra assembly elections will be held on November 20, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for......

Cong-JMM announce seat deal in Jharkhand, RJD 'disappointed'

Fissures surfaced among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections as the Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday expressed disappointment......

TN cops tutoring witnesses shocking, says SC, directs DGP to initiate action

Terming "teaching" of witnesses in a criminal case inside a police station as "shocking", the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu police chief to conduct an enquiry and initiate action......

Haldiram inks pact with Temasek as strategic investment partner

Haldiram has entered into an agreement with Temasek as part of which the Singapore-headquartered global investment firm will "acquire an equity stake from the existing shareholders" of India's......

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

The Union Budget 2025-26, while promising a new framework for smoother mergers and acquisitions (M&As), has plugged a major loophole on carry-forward losses for a total of eight assessment years......

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

'If our Budget allows, we may implement both measures -- making income up to Rs 10 lakh tax-free and introducing a 25 per cent slab for income between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.' Illustration:......

GST kitty up 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in Dec

The gross GST collection rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December despite significant increase in both domestic and export refunds. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker has not been included in the World Cup team for Cairo. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram The Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Cairo was picked......