'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic......

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

West Bengal braces for a politically fraught Saturday as suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir pushes ahead with the foundation-laying ceremony for a 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

Mumbai electoral roll shows over 11 lakh duplicate voters

Nearly 10.64 percent or more than 11 lakh of Mumbai's 1.03 crore electorate have duplicate enrolments in the electoral roll, as per data shared by the State Election Commission. IMAGE: Voters......

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly. Kindly......

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The......

'Sovereignty in foundational industries is critical for countries'

'The steel industry has a multiplier effect on direct and indirect employment, national security on the supply chain, technology access etc.' Kindly note the image have only been published for......

Will Indians' reluctance to talk money derail NSO survey?

The NSO previously tried to collect household income data in its ninth (1955), 15th (1959), 19th (1964), and 24th (1969) rounds (July 1969–June 1970), but these efforts were not completed, partly......

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought......

SKY Chooses Fair Play Over Easy Wicket

IMAGE: Screen grab of Junaid Siddique given out, but recalled by Suryakumar Yadav.   India Captain Suryakumar Yadav put sportsmanship on full display in the Asia Cup 2025 opener in Dubai on......

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

'Hopefully, not too far in the future, but more in the near future, we'll go back to play four Tests against India' IMAGE: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma wants to continue doing the good......

F1: Verstappen vows to go all out for win

'If I need to attack, I’ll attack, because what can happen? You’re either second or third -- or you win.' IMAGE: Max Verstappen will start from pole position at Yas Marina with his two McLaren......

Head ready to open again after Ashes first Test brilliance

IMAGE: Travis Head sends the ball to the boundary during his 83-ball 123 in Australia's second innings on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 22, 2025. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......