Nimisha's death sentence not ratified by Yemeni president

The capital punishment handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the West Asian nation's embassy said on Monday. IMAGE: Nimisha......

Will devise mechanism to end caste bias in institutions: SC

Terming it as a sensitive issue, the Supreme Court on Friday said it will devise an effective mechanism to combat caste-based discrimination in educational institutions in the country. IMAGE: A......

Kerala nurse faces execution in Yemen despite blood money payment

Family members and human rights activists in Kerala are clinging to hope for a last-minute pardon for Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse whose death sentence was confirmed by Yemeni President Rashad......

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

The Supreme Court on Friday said it was "terribly wrong" to appoint Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V Senthil Balaji as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government days after he was granted bail in a......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The GST Council on Saturday decided to tweak tax rates on items, including accommodation services for students and solar cookers, and took a host of taxpayer-friendly measures including waiver of......

Foreign cos get GST relief on loans to Indian arms

In a relief for foreign firms giving loans to Indian subsidiaries, tax authorities have said goods and services tax (GST) will not be imposed on them, subject to some caveats. Illustration: Uttam......

Motivational speaker dupes several; SC seeks response

The Supreme Court has sought responses of the Centre, CBI, the Enforcement Directorate and others including 13 states on a plea alleging fraudulent activities by motivational speaker Vivek Bindra......

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

IMAGE: With Ashish Shelar joining the Maharashtra cabinet, the post of the treasurer in the BCCI is set to go vacant. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jyoti Punwani The post of the treasurer in the......

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

IMAGE: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal (right) was subject to racist abuse during the El Classico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters The Spanish......

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

IMAGE: PT Usha has sought explanation from Yadav regarding several allegations in his current role as the president of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF). Photograph: PTI Indian Olympic......

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

IMAGE: India and England will look to end Australia's grasp over the coveted title. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X The likes of India, England and South Africa will strive to end Australia's......

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

Should not entertain him, must be removed: Bhaichung Bhutia criticises AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for corruption, mismanagement IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha hit back at......