BJD fields 33% women candidates, 38% turncoats in LS polls

The Biju Janata Dalhas fielded 33 percent women candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during the distribution of the Biju......

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. IMAGE: A drone......

Talks with BJD hits hurdle, BJP may go solo in LS, assembly polls in Odisha

The Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party has said it may field candidates in all the 147 assembly and 21 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state apparently after its pre-poll alliance and seat-sharing talks......

Row over YouTuber Kamiya Jani's entry into Jagannath temple

Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded to arrest YouTuber Kamiya Jani and Biju Janata Dal leader VK Pandian raising questions on how an alleged promoter of beef consumption was granted access......

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic......

ONDC to test Zomato's dominance; valuation mark-down likely: Analysts

Zomato shares may see limited upside in the near-term amid news-flow around government-backed ONDC expanding its footprint in the delivery market, believe analysts. Photograph: PTI Photo Zomato......

Power stocks to stay charged as heat wave sweeps India, say analysts

As temperatures soar across the country, amid searing heat wave, analysts see power demand hitting fresh record highs this year. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The time, therefore, may be......

How the markets will fare in FY24

0Inflation data, both at domestic and global level, interest rate scenario in the US, geopolitical situation and general elections in 2024 are some of the major factors that would influence trading......

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

IMAGE: Friends and relatives stage a protest, alleging medical negligence at the local hospital in Chennai, which resulted in the death of 17-year old Priya, an aspiring footballer. Photograph:......

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

The biggest blow to Indian archery came in August when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections in Delhi and Chandigarh in a clear......

Australia shaken after rock thrown at team bus in Guwahati

India remains a graceful host. Personal security of visiting athletes and teams is extremely important for us, says Sports Minister Rathore IMAGE: Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch’s......