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Blow for Mamata as SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

In a major blow to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in the state-run and aided schools, calling the entire......

Riled by selfie-seekers, Kanhaiya leaves Cong yatra midway

The 'Palayan roko, naukri do Yatra' (stop migration, give jobs) of the Congress turned chaotic in Bihar's Araria district when private security guards of AICC in charge of NSUI, Kanhaiya Kumar......

Chaos at Cong yatra in Bihar, Kanhaiya Kumar leaves midway

The 'Palayan roko, naukri do Yatra' (stop migration give jobs) of the Congress turned chaotic in Bihar's Araria district when private security guards of All India Congress Committee in charge of......

CPM's Karat calls for Left unity to counter 'Hindutva neo-fascism'

Only the Left has the wherewithal and conviction to fight and counter "Hindutva neo-fascism", and the Communist Part of India-Marxist will work toward strengthening Left unity and bringing together......

Lok Sabha to take up Waqf bill today; BJP, allies issue whip

The Lok Sabha will take up the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion and passage on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between a government determined to push it through and an......

Lodha vs Lodha: Latest twist in the family feud

In a twist in the family feud, Abhishek Lodha-run Macrotech Developers on Wednesday alleged younger brother Abhinandan's firm fabricated documents to misuse the company's brand name to further its......

Why Sensex, Nifty Are Falling Today

'The market's nervousness ahead of anticipated US tariffs has led to a significant downturn in Indian equities.' Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters On the very first day of the financial year,......

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. Illustration: Uttam......

IndusInd Bank appoints firm to probe accounting discrepancies

IndusInd Bank has appointed a professional firm to conduct investigation for identifying the root cause of accounting discrepancies relating to its derivatives portfolio. Photograph: Anushree......

Why India's medical device makers are moving to Vietnam, Malaysia

A large number of medical device-manufacturing units have been forced to move to Vietnam and Malaysia due to delays, inconsistent timelines, and a lack of transparency in licensing processes,......

Kesari 2: Another Akshay Patriotic Act

Akshay Kumar's superhero-without-the-cape act will supersede the sheer magnitude of the story, expects Mayur Sanap. If Kesari was an epic war drama, its spiritual sequel Kesari Chapter 2 reveals......

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be.Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today. IMAGE:......

A Doctor Becomes An Actress!

'I don't have a film background at all. This was the first I was presented on camera.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch of the Marathi......

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alisha Chinai/Instagram Singing diva Alisha Chinai turns 60......

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch. ......

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to inquire a case where a UK-based Pakistani agent, who represented 18-20 centrally contracted players, has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket......

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling action cleared

IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan's action had been reported by the standing umpire while he was playing for Surrey against Somerset in September. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Bangladesh all-rounder......

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history.His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.Prakash......

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.' IMAGE: Not revoking WFI suspension would have been injustice......

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

IMAGE: Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts makes a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta during the FA Cup fifth round match at Selhurst Park, London, Britain, March 1,......

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