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Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Sunday courted controversy by stating that the members of the "upper castes" should handle the tribal affairs portfolio. IMAGE:......

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the removal of import duties on 12 critical minerals, lithium-ion batteries scrap, cobalt products, LED, zinc and 36 drugs for cancer and......

'Manipur Will Celebrate R-Day Come What May'

'We are not anti-national like these armed secessionists. We have no intention of breaking away from the Indian Union.' IMAGE: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh salutes after unfurling the......

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

The principal of a private school in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district was accused of ordering 80 girls of class 10 to remove their shirts for writing messages on them, prompting the administration to......

Social justice and empowerment budget expanded by 35%

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.......

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the government will provide them identity cards......

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com DIRECT TAX No personal......

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

Will it be Noel Tata, Ratan Tata's half brother? IMAGE: Noel Tata addresses the Tata Steel Founder's Day celebration in Jamshedpur to commemorate Jamshetji Tata's birth anniversary. Photograph:......

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report.......

'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.'......

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......

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Upper castes should handle tribal affairs, says Union minister, courts row

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

'Manipur Will Celebrate R-Day Come What May'

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

Social justice and empowerment budget expanded by 35%

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Import duties on 25 critical minerals, 36 drugs removed

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

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