HC verdict seals AIADMK succession war in favour of Palaniswami

In a watershed event for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Dravida Kazhagam, the party on Tuesday elevated Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) as its supreme leader, the general secretary, moments after......

Govt yet to decide on restraining flights from China amid Covid surge

Amid demand by Opposition parties to immediately stop all international flights from China, government sources said that there is no order issued by the central government to curb incoming flights......

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

In view of a sudden spurt in COVID cases in China and some other countries, the Union health minister on Wednesday reviewed the situation in the country and asked people to follow COVID-appropriate......

Experts raise alarm after first monkeypox death, lay stress on surveillance

After confirmation of the first monkeypox death in the country by the National Institute of Virology, health experts advised strengthening the surveillance to avoid silent transmission of......

Despite concerns, India to let corporates into banking

India will soon allow corporate houses to open banks despite misgivings within the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as well as the International Monetary Fund that it could lead to risky loans if......

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

IMAGE: World No 41 Achanta Sharath Kamal is the lone Indian in the competition. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters Veteran Sharath Kamal finally made the men's singles medal round in a major......

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: India's Hima Das won gold at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland . Photograph: Sai Media/Twitter Star Indian sprinter Hima Das......

The Rediff Report Card: Who impressed, who failed in Australia

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com's report card on India's Australian Tests. Another woeful show by Team India who were outclassed by Australia in the Test series. While there were brilliant performances......