NDA plans to repeat Haryana-style poll theft in Bihar: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday alleged that the National Democratic Alliance was "preparing to steal" the assembly polls in Bihar, "just like they did in Haryana". IMAGE:......

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra. Illustration:......

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.' IMAGE: Maratha activists protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, September 1, 2025, here......

Govt official, 2-year-old girl among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K

Five persons, including a senior J-K government official and a two-year-old girl, were killed as intense mortar shelling and drone strikes by Pakistan hit Jammu region early Saturday, officials......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In......

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

The Uttar Pradesh government has started work on its plan to set up new industrial, residential and commercial townships in Bundelkhand to develop the sparsely-populated region synonymous with......

States Seek Centre's Help To Deal With Trump's Tariffs

State governments have requested the Centre for export incentives, lifting of import duty in the case of cotton for the textile sector and GST exemptions. IMAGE: A garment manufacturing unit in......

How Postmen Can Help Micro-Entrepreneurs

'The dakiyas will be our partners, receiving credit proposals from micro-enterprises at the grassroots level.' IMAGE: A postman on his way to deliver mail in New Delhi. Photograph: Adnan......

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

Two clauses of the draft constitution -- one relating to requirement of SC nod for amendment and another prohibiting office-bearers from holding dual posts in the AIFF and state units -- had caused......

Tough call! New rule puts AIFF EC members in quandary

Out of the 16 officials, at least 12 are also holding posts in the state units and thus will be hit by Article 25.3 (c) of the AIFF draft constitution. IMAGE: The clause does not affect AIFF......

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

IMAGE: Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development. Photograph: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images Former Arsenal manager and world governing body......