Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote as world's largest polls begin

16.63 crore people across 21 states and Union territories vote on Friday, April 19, 2024, in the first of the seven phases, kicking off the world’s largest democratic exercise that will span......

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

‘It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.’ IMAGE: Workers at a tea garden in Dibrugarh. Photograph: ANI Photo Popular as “tea......

Your safety is govt's responsibility, Maharashtra CM tells Salman Khan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday visited actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra in Mumbai’s western suburbs and assured him of protection after two persons were arrested......

Modi slams Oppn as 'Mughals' for eating meat during Sawan month

In a veiled attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused opposition leaders of demonstrating a 'Mughal......

Sectors & stocks analysts are betting on post the state poll outcome

The S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 have hit record highs amid the poll outcome-triggered bull frenzy at the bourses. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Most analysts feel that the indices......

BJP election victories fire up market, 'boost' investor sentiment

Brokerages believe that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) stronger-than-expected showing in state elections reduces political risks for the domestic markets going into 2024.......

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum’s chief executive......

Jefferies sees fiscal pressure building, warns of choppy mkts

Fiscal pressure for the Indian economy is gradually rising, suggested analysts at Jefferies in a recent note, as oil prices (Brent) — which are close to the $100 a barrel mark —......

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Australian Open/X The 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna etched his name in the history book on Saturday as he became the oldest man in the Open Era to clinch a major men's......

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

IMAGE: Team India began their tournament on a cracking note, with three wins on the trot. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in......

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

IMAGE: Mohammad Rizwan was heckled by fans while walking back to the pavillion after his dismissal. Photograph: ICC/X A video has surfaced on social media where Pakistan cricket Mohammed Rizwan......

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

IMAGE: With Hyderabad set to host back-to-back matches, HCA said the situation wasn’t ideal. Photograph: ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC 2020 Hosting two World Cup games in as many days is......

'Crushing voices of public...' Rahul slams PM on wrestlers' manhandling

'The coronation is over - the 'arrogant king' is crushing the voice of the people on the streets' 'Such behaviour against athletes who brought laurels to the country is extremely wrong and......