How Nitish Kumar managed to remain CM for 19 long years

In a political career spanning 50 years, Nitish Kumar has displayed an uncanny knack for rising like a Phoenix every time sceptics and detractors have sought to write him off. IMAGE: Nitish Kumar......

TN: HC tells petitioner to light hill lamp with CISF protection

Following a standoff between a section of devotees and Thirupparankundram temple management, the Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday directed the petitioner to light the lamp atop......

Vijay's 7-hour deliberate delay to reach venue caused stampede: TN in SC

The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed, is attributable to a series of "reckless and uncoordinated actions" by the organisers......

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax department are likely to join the Assam police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager......

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Trai has ordered BFSI firms to move service and transaction calls to the 1600 series from 2026 to reduce spam, financial fraud, and rising digital arrest scams. Kindly note the image have only......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

The ministries of Road Transport & Highways and Railways have exceeded the national average capital expenditure (capex) by spending 63 per cent and 57 per cent of Budget estimates (BE),......

1 in 3 Decade-Old Tax Cases Still Unheard

'Tax cases are technical in nature... Many high courts do not have a tax bench, which also contributes to the delay.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   A food product company in Andhra......

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

IMAGE: Kane Williamson and Tom Latham revived the New Zealand innings briefly with a 93-run partnership on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies, in Christchurch on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Another Scare For Smriti Mandhana!

IMAGE: It turned out to be a tough Sunday for Smriti Mandhana as her fiance Palash Muchhal also had to be taken to a hospital after his health deteriorated. Photograph: Smriti Mandhana/Instagram......

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

'I'll still be smashing sixes and taking wickets in every other league around the world. And the best part? I'm not leaving home… you'll see me in a new role.' IMAGE: Andre Russell played 140......

Agha admits Pak fell short in all departments vs India

'We have to forget this game because we have one the day after tomorrow. We're looking forward to delivering a better performance there.'   IMAGE: Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz drops the catch of......

'India's all-rounder obsession is absolute brain-fade'

'Rank Poor tactics, poor skills , poor body language and an unprecedented 2 series white wash at home.' IMAGE: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled only 10 overs in two innings of the Guwahati......