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UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

'Welfare doesn't happen by distributing money in elections'

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi has stressed the need to ensure economic equality and equal development of all states to fulfil the mandate of the Constitution, saying......

NHRC notice to Railways over serving only halal meat in trains

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Railways over a complaint that "only halal-processed meat" is served in trains, which creates an "unfair discrimination" and amounts......

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Social acceptance and glorification of demolitions as a symbol of 'strong governance' has, in many ways, incentivised the political leadership to continue projecting a pro-bulldozer image, even......

Will take strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to 'set an example' for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Aviation Minister said on Monday, as the country's largest carrier......

Equal work, unequal wages: pay gap persists for gig workers

Even as festive hiring for the year surged, wage parity between gig and permanent employees remained unresolved, with 47 per cent of respondents believing there is a pay gap, a report has revealed.......

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Trade unions have decided to launch a phased, consistent struggle to press for the withdrawal of the labour codes and go on a countrywide general strike in February next year, a statement said on......

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

India's labour landscape is undergoing one of the biggest transformation in decades. The government has consolidated 29 pre-Independence and early post-Independence labour laws -- many of them......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

Maruti Warns: CAFE-III Could Kill Small Cars

'If the targets become unscientific and unjust, then, just to meet CAFE-III regulation, a small car -- which produces a very low absolute carbon dioxide -- will have to be discontinued.' IMAGE:......

'We Thought Dharmendra Would Recover'

'Just the other day, he was smiling when my wife and I visited him at his residence.' IMAGE: Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha and Kapil Sharma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shatrughan Sinha/Instagram......

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to......

'Dharamji Was A Hit With Every Heroine'

'He had a terrific sense of what works at the box office and what doesn't.' IMAGE: Asha Parekh and Dharmendra in Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke. Asha Parekh was considered the luckiest heroine of the 1960s......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK. IMAGE: Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor......

Jadeja hits elite milestone, equals Kapil Dev

Jadeja has joined an elite list comprising Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori. IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja became just the fourth cricketer to complete a double of 4,000 Test runs and......

Ronaldo Equals World Cup Qualifying Record!

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his 39th goal in World Cup qualifying matches, equalling the record held by Guatemala's Carlos Ruiz. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo added yet......

Simranpreet is ISSF World Cup Final champion!

IMAGE: India's Simranpreet Kaur Brar is flanked by Qianxun Yao and Doreen Vinnekamp after winning gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha on Sunday. Photograph:......

Hamilton plans to bin his phone after nightmare season

'No one will be able to get in touch with me this winter. I won't have my phone with me and I'm looking forward to that. Completely unplug from the matrix.' IMAGE: Seven-times World champion Lewis......

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the Indian team after being sidelined due to neck injury suffered during the opening Test against South Africa last month. Photograph: BCCI/X The return of Shubman......