As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Light rains in sun-scorched north India are likely to bring some relief in next three days, while heatwave conditions intensified on Wednesday in most parts of the country, including eastern states......

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.......

Rains, hailstorm hit parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts more

Rain and hailstorm lashed parts of Delhi on Saturday, bringing the maximum temperature five notches below the season's average to 25.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this month, officials said.......

Delhi-Gurgaon traffic thrown into chaos as govt shuts carriageway on NH-48

The Delhi-Gurgaon Road witnessed traffic snarls on Tuesday after the authorities closed one carriageway and created a diversion for construction on the Dwarka Expressway. IMAGE: The Dwarka......

How a tortoise made due diligence process NPA-free

Only NIIF has stayed the course as a viable infrastructure financing institution. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Started in 2015, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited......

Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

That's the only way to convince those who have money to return to the bank fold, ditching other asset classes, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.   IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has only been......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

What's next for India with FASTag technology

'EV-charging is the next big opportunity after fuelling' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay Months after announcing its......

No pothole on road where Rishabh Pant's car met with accident: NHAI official

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on December 30, 2022. Photograph: PTI There were no potholes on the road......

Curfew imposed in Lima; Indian shooters' WC campaign to continue

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ISSF/Twitter Indian shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Lima on Tuesday woke up to scenes of protests that caused roadblocks and 'acts of violence' in Peru,......

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

'She has a bright chance to win a medal.' IMAGE: Kamalpreet Kaur stands within striking distance of fetching India a historic athletics medal at the Olympic Games after qualifying for the finals......