Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential......

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down several provisions of the 2021 tribunals reforms law related to the appointment, tenure, and service conditions of members of various tribunals, saying......

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against......

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian......

WazirX Reboots Operations After Mega Hack

'We've not seen a crypto exchange come back after about 45 per cent of the value on the platform was impacted.' IMAGE: Nischal Shetty, Founder and CEO, WazirX. Photograph: Kind courtesy WazirX.com......

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

Adani Enterprises’ subsidiary Kutch Copper (KCL) and Australian Securities Exchange-listed Caravel Minerals on Thursday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration on......

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters A combination of......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

'Zarine Was The Unifier Of Our Family'

'Zarine spent her last autumn this year with my sister in Kashmir. There, almost as a gentle premonition, Zarine said to my sister, "When I go, let my ashes be scattered across this valley".'......

What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

The Kyunkii...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi appearance mark Bill Gates' second appearance on a show after his cameo in the American show The Big Bang Theory. IMAGE: Alliance for Global Good Gender......

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.......

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

IMAGE: From Kapil Dev at Lord’s in 1983 to MS Dhoni at Wankhede in 2011, and now Harmanpreet Kaur in Navi Mumbai, 2025.Tthree captains, three eras, one dream fulfilled. Photograph: BCCI Women/X......

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

‘You could say it was an ill-advised use of the word’ ‘I don't think an apology is necessary; I personally don't believe in apologies. But acknowledging it and making up for it would be......

India's big call: Sudharsan in, Gill out for Test 2?

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant is set to become India's 38th Test captain. Photograph: ANI Photo India skipper Shubman Gill is likely to be replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the second Test against South Africa......

Sachin, Virat and a binding thread of love, respect!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has never hidden his reverence for Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: ANI He was the heir apparent when Sachin Tendulkar was in the twilight of his career and on Monday when Virat......

Olympic medallist wrestler Sehrawat banned for a year!

IMAGE: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat was disqualified from the World Championships for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7kg on the day of competition. Photograph: ANI Photo The......