Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Raja Singh was arrested on Thursday under the Preventive Detention Act, days after he secured bail in a case relating to making controversial remarks......

India rejects Pak's criticism on Ram temple construction

India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan's criticism of the launch of construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from "communal incitement". IMAGE:......

Bhoomi pujan' fulfils Bal Thackeray's dream: Sena

The Shiv Sena said the 'bhoomi pujan' performed for Ram temple construction at Ayodhya on Wednesday "fulfils" the dream of its founder Bal Thackeray, while the party's ruling ally in Maharashtra,......

PHOTOS: Devotees throng places of worship after 2 months

Religious places reopened in most states from Monday after over two months. Devotees thronged various temples, mosques, gurdwaras, churches and other places of worship from early morning. As per......

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Historical quarterly data from listed......

Slow capex growth may halt cement stocks' rally

The recent price correction in broader markets has hit cement companies hard. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters So far in the current month,......

Competition for market share intensifies among cement companies in Q1

Cement manufacturers’ show during the June 2023-ended quarter (Q1FY24) has indicated an intensified slugfest for market share. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Jayanta......

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Cement companies witnessed speculative support from investors through FY23 amid hopes of a rebound. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters After capex announcements in the FY24 Budget, there was......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

After The Great Khali and before him Big B put their weight behind it, the Indian cement industry has brought on board two other celebrities to solidify its growth. Of the top four companies,......

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Hina chills in Budapest... Mahesh Babu celebrates... Samantha's with her best buddy... Please click on the images for a look at the stars.   IMAGE: What's Huma Qureshi asking......

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages at 8.12 am on......

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Photographs: Hockey India Indian women’s hockey team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra. Although her father, Vitthal......

Ashwin, Jadeja are marathon players for us: Rohit

‘In four years' time don't know if Jaddu, Ash or I will be around’ IMAGE: Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in admitting that Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been the primary......

ISL: Champs Hyderabad FC held by Mumbai in goal fest

IMAGE: Hyderabad FC's Joao Vitor celebrates with teammates after scoring against Mumbai City FC in Pune on Sunday. Photograph: Hyderabad FC/Twitter Defending champions Hyderabad FC played out an......

ISL: Chhetri scores twice as Bengaluru trounce Pune

IMAGE: Venezuelan striker Miku is congratulated by Sunil Chhetri and teammates after scoring Bengaluru’s third goal against FC Pune in the Monday’s ISL match in Pune. Photograph:......

Sports shorts: Chennai Open, Asian Games tennis, ISL...

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.' IMAGE: Two breaks of serve in each set were enough for Yuki Bhmbri to get the better of compatriot Sidharth Rawat at the Chennai......