Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaigning ended on Wednesday evening for 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and Union territories which will go to polls in the first phase on April 19 with top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata......

Missiles Fired At 17,000 Feet In Sikkim

The Trishakti Corps Infantry and Mechanised Infantry Battalion conducted a training exercise for its Anti Tank Guided Missile at a super-high altitude of 17,000 feet in Sikkim on Thursday, April......

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

Days before the first vote for the Lok Sabha polls is cast, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions led by party founder Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra......

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Candidates in Punjab's Jalandhar can spend Rs 15 for a cup of tea and the same price for a samosa they offer to people during public meetings and campaign trails in the Lok Sabha elections. IMAGE:......

Tax devolution not about richer vs poorer states

Tax devolution shares, which threaten to create a north-south divide among states, may have more to do with per capita income, and not so much with population. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister......

28% GST on online gaming stays; to be reviewed after 6 months of roll-out

The decision to impose a 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets placed on online games will be implemented from October 1 even though there was demand for a review from states like Delhi......

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. Illustration:......

Alert! Cheque Bounce May Land You In Jail

Keep sufficient funds in your bank account until the cheque is cleared. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Cheque bounce is back in the news with three cases making the headlines. A court......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India has told the wrestlers taking part in the national trials to bring all necessary documents to prove their 'genuineness'. Photograph: Anushree......

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

IMAGE: India veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will be eager to get big runs in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Bright dreams of a new......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pujara's fifty in vain as Mumbai edge out Saurashtra

IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara struck a half-century, but in a losing cause. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters A day after their Test careers met with a dead end, veteran batters Cheteshwar......

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik in action for Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2023. Photograph: BCCI Veteran Dinesh Karthik was back at his vintage best to smash a quickfire half-century as Tamil......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

IMAGE: Snubbed by the Indian team again, Yuzvendra Chahal put up a dazzling display in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Yuzvendra Chahal might be despondent......