Patra Chawl scam: No proof against Raut, claims lawyer; bail hearing on Oct 10

There was no evidence on record to link Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to alleged irregularities in the redevelopment of Patra Chawl in suburban Mumbai, his lawyer on Tuesday told a special......

Sanjay Raut's aide turned witness tells ED of MP's financial dealings

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut routed his unaccounted money through various shell companies opened in the name of his family members and associates, his former aide and prime witness in the money......

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted......

MP poll: BJP promises 10 lakh jobs per yr, bonus for farmers

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto for the Madhya Pradesh polls, including a separate document for women, on Saturday, promising a proportionate bonus to small farmers, creation of......

Govt to review small savings' tax benefits

The Centre is understood to be reviewing the entire gamut of tax benefits on small savings schemes, the plan being to gradually phase out the schemes to rationalise the cost of government......

The 6 great small savings plans

Take a random survey and ask a group of individuals what investment options they would choose if they had to invest Rs 10,000. The most likely answers you will get are National Savings Certificate,......

Is this the future of small savings schemes?

Rationalisation of returns offered by small savings schemes has been much debated in recent times. Despite the immense popularity enjoyed by these schemes, they cause fiscal stress to the......

Small savings, big headache

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has a tough task on hand -- re-setting the interest rate on small savings, on the Employees Provident Fund and other instruments like the Government of India Savings......

Dipa Karmakar back in Nationals after eights years

IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar will make her comeback to the Nationals after a long gap of eight years. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters Olympian Dipa Karmakar will make her comeback to the tournament......

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

IMAGE: With their selection hanging in the balance, GFI president Sudhir Mital said its impacting the gymnasts psychologically. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Gymnastic Federation of India......

Sports Shorts: Semenya free to run without medication while appeal is heard

IMAGE: South Africa's Caster Semenya. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be able to run in her favoured 800 metres event without medication......

SAI announces selection trials, top gymnasts concerned

Over 12 top level gymnasts have already written to SAI, Sports Ministry and GFI, expressing concerns regarding the trials. IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar's mentor and coach Bishweshwar Nandi, a Dronacharya......

Gymnastics World Cup: Dipa claims bronze in vault

IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar scored 14.316 to secure the bronze in the tournament. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Indian gymnast Dipa Karmarkar, on Saturday, claimed a bronze medal at the vault......