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Hindu temple vandalised in US; India seeks stringent action

A prominent Hindu temple in the United States was defaced with anti-India graffiti by unknown individuals, prompting a strong condemnation from India and a demand for "stringent action" against......

Karnataka govt tables bill for Muslim quota in public contracts

The Karnataka government on Tuesday tabled a Bill in the legislative assembly to introduce 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts. IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah......

BJP vs Cong in Parl over DK Shivakumar's 'changing Constitution' remark

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Monday in the pre-lunch session without transacting any business as treasury and opposition benches sparred over the issue of reservations to Muslims in......

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the minister cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his......

25 Indians on death row in UAE, govt tells RS

The number of Indian nationals who have been awarded a death sentence in the UAE, but the judgement is yet to be implemented, stands at 25, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. IMAGE:......

Why Are Banks Striking On March 24-25?

Bank employees want a five day work week. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Rajesh Kumar Sen/Reuters The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)......

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......

'We Expect Everyone Will Shift To New Tax Regime Now'

'Nearly 10 million people will benefit from the increase in the rebate limit for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh.''We expect all that money will come back into the economy in either savings,......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

BFI president elections to witness four-cornered fight

IMAGE: The Boxing Federation of India's elections will take place during its Annual General Meeting in Gurugram on March 28. Photograph: ANI Incumbent Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay......

BFI secretary general Kalita suspended for financial fraud

IMAGE: Following the scrutiny of nominations on Tuesday, Returning Officer R K Gauba declared Kalita "ineligible" for the upcoming election. Photograph: Kind courtesy BFI/X Boxing Federation of......

Wrestling's world body threatens India with suspension

IMAGE: If UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, suspends India for political interference then the country's wrestlers will not be allowed to compete in future international competitions.......

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri's Bengaluru FC will face NEUFC in their away game in Shillong on February 21. Photograph: ISL/X A new venue will be added to the Indian Super League (ISL) when Shillong......

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

IMAGE: The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Photograph: East Bengal Football......

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