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Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister......

Governor has discretion, not bound by ministers' advice on bills: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the governor has discretion while exercising options under Article 200 for referring a bill passed by the state assembly to the President for consideration,......

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Thursday sworn in for a record 10th term in Patna at a grand ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CMs of several National......

No timeline to okay bills, no deemed consent by courts: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said no timelines can be imposed on governors and the President to grant assent to bills passed by state assemblies. The Supreme Court is also barred from giving......

'We will defend our people against terror': Jaishankar at SCO meet

India on Tuesday said that the world must display "zero tolerance" towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, asserting that there can be no justification, no looking away and "no......

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Last week's column on the......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Equity markets this week would keenly track the upcoming GST Council meeting, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors for further movement, analysts said.......

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo': PM's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 yrs

'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo!' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gentle nudge to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in December last year sparked the beginning of a mammoth exercise to overhaul the......

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the......

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

‘I totally get the emotional angle of the fans regarding Jadeja's exit from CSK, but I am obliged to say that this is very unlike CSK’ ‘I am actually looking at it (the trade) again, and......

'Suspend India From ICC Tournaments'

'In any other sport, this would have been an open and shut case. But with ICC Chairman, CEO, CFO, Commercial chief, and head of Events and Communications being Indians, suspension seems unlikely.'......

HIL Mini Auction: Bengal Tigers Snap Up 14YO Kushwaha!

Among the Indians, teenage goalkeeper Lakra turned heads when his price soared from a base of Rs 2 lakh (Rs 0.2 million) to Rs 23 lakh (Rs 2.3 million), with Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers eventually......

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

'It's like India now. Everybody wants India to tour, because that's where the financial gains are. India brings that to the home territory. That was West Indies in the past.' IMAGE: After the......

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

For India, victories against Pakistan have been routine checkpoints on bigger journeys during the World Cup runs or tournament openers. On the other hand, for Pakistan, each meeting has been about......