India lost 2.33 mn hectares of tree cover since 2000, says report

India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a six percent decrease in tree cover during this period, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch......

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

India has termed the UN Security Council resolution that demanded immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan a "positive step," asserting that the humanitarian crisis resulting from the......

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India on Friday abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and also demanded that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade on the......

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Top leaders of the INDIA bloc on Sunday exhorted the people to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party to save democracy and the Constitution and alleged that the Opposition has been deprived of a level......

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

UK fashion retailer Superdry on Wednesday said it will sell its intellectual property assets in South Asia to Reliance Retail for 40 million pounds (Rs 402 crore) through a joint venture.......

33 pilots, 97 cabin-crew members found drunk on duty in H1 of 2023: DGCA

In the first half of this year, 33 pilots and 97 cabin-crew members failed their compulsory alcohol tests, which are conducted either before or after flights, according to data from the Directorate......

Air India pilot unions oppose salary proposal, call it anti-labour

Two unions representing Air India pilots have asked members not to accept the revised compensation and employment offer, calling the company’s proposals “unfair labour practices.”......

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar’s story will sound familiar. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he......

Defamation plea not maintainable: Dhoni tells court

IMAGE: Dhoni's counsel appeared before the court and submitted that the plaint against him was not maintainable and he has just filed a case against the couple in a Ranchi court. Photograph:......

Defamation suit filed against Dhoni by former business partners

IMAGE: Former business partners Mihir Diwakar and his wife Soumya Das approached the high court seeking a permanent injunction and damages against Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: BCCI Two......

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

In the absence of the Army, the BCCI may not consider a depleted Services side worthy of participation at the national level, notes Air Marshal Pramod Vasant Athawale (retd). IMAGE: Indian Army......

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

IMAGE: Following cricket’s inclusion for the LA Olympics, Greg Barclay wants ICC to become a permanent member. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC)......

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

  IMAGE: Beckham, son of former England captain and Inter Miami president and co-owner David Beckham, featured 15 times for Brentford B and scored one goal during his loan spell. Photograph:......