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Scale of human rights abuses increased under Modi: US report

An independent United States Congressional research report has alleged that the scope and scale of human rights abuses in India has increased under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.......

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.' IMAGE: Electoral officers during a training programme on......

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as......

AAP seeks forgery case against Cong's Surat candidate

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat on Wednesday urged poll authorities to register a case against Nilesh Kumbhani, whose nomination form as a Congress candidate for the Surat Lok Sabha......

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.......

Good Q4, commentary perk up ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock

Investment yields could be around 8.1 per cent in FY25 rising to 8.5 per cent in FY26 Photograph: Courtesy, ICICI Lombard ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company reported financial improvement......

Predictions of normal monsoon boost prospects for domestic agrochem firms

With a normal monsoon predicted in India this year by private weather forecasting agency Skymet and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), prospects for domestic agrochemical or agri-input......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

No need to worry: Bandhan Bank's outgoing chief writes to employees

Bandhan Bank's managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh (pictured), who has decided to step down, on Wednesday said the bank will need at least three months to......

IT firms may report muted Q4 growth, eyes on FY25 guidance

January-March quarter, is considered to be a soft quarter, and will continue to see the headwinds that the sector has been facing. And the sector will enter the new financial year on a weak......

Will Yash Make A Good Ravan? VOTE!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Yash/Instagram KGF star Yash has agreed to play Ravan in the Rs 360 crore (Rs 3.6 billion) adaptation of the Ramayan. But he will not be seen in the first part of the......

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot. The Sheena Bora murder case had all the ingredients that makes the media......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Court directs police to enquire influencer's molestation allegation against Prithvi Shaw

Photograph: BCCI A court in Mumbai on Wednesday directed police to conduct an enquiry into social media influencer Sapna Gill's complaint of molestation against cricketer Prithvi Shaw in 2023.......

IPL 2024: KKR-RR, GT-DC matches rescheduled

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajasthan Royals/X Kolkata Knight Riders' home IPL game against Rajasthan Royals was on Tuesday advanced by a day to April 16, while Gujarat Titans-Delhi Capitals......

'Harpreet's mindset has become one of a wicket-taking bowler'

IMAGE: PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi hailed Harpreet Brar, stating the player had established himself as a wicket-taker. Photograph: BCCI The Punjab Kings are all set for their third game in......

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

IPL to introduce Smart Replay System for quick, accurate reviews in upcoming season Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI The Indian Premier League (IPL) will introduce a Smart Replay System for quick,......

Goswami alleges match-fixing in Kolkata league cricket

IMAGE: Shreevats Goswami called the match between Mohammedan Sporting and Town Club as a case of 'got up' cricket, an informal description for rigged proceedings. Photograph: Shreevats......

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