NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed its first charge sheet in the railways land-for-jobs linked money laundering case, naming former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her MP daughter......

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

India will be among the top three economies in the world in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Surat on Sunday after inaugurating the sprawling Surat Diamond Bourse, which he said......

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores.The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A......

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters The objective of the Act is to invite investments from......

Tomato prices may touch Rs 300/kg in coming days!

Tomato prices are likely to touch Rs 300 per kilogram in the coming days and the prices of vegetables are also on the rise, according to wholesale traders. Photograph: Tomas Bravo/Reuters......

What is Schedule M and why it's mandatory for all pharma units

With an eye on improving quality assurance in the wake of increased global scrutiny on Indian pharma products, the Centre on Tuesday said that Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 will......

How father's death toughened India's pace sensation Siraj

'Siraj broke down on multiple occasions, which is only natural but never gave up. He was steadfast and resolute.' IMAGE: A match-haul of eight wickets at Lord's recently was a testimony that......