Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark......

India ready to contribute to end Ukraine war: Modi after talks with Scholz

India has been pressing for resolving the Ukraine "dispute" through dialogue and diplomacy and is ready to contribute to any peace process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday after......

SC ruling backing EPS not setback, will go to people's court for justice: OPS

Deposed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader O Panneerselvam on Friday said the Supreme Court judgement that allowed Edappadi K Palaniswami to continue as party interim chief is not a......

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday on a resolution that underscored the need to reach as soon as possible a 'comprehensive, just and lasting peace' in Ukraine in......

Asci seeks feedback on updating guidelines for education ads

Education ads are among the worst offenders when it comes to misleading claims. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After keeping tabs on factual discrepancies, the Advertising Stand­ards......

'Finance minister's fiscal marksmanship has been very good'

'This government has always been fiscally conservative. It never resorted to fiscal profligacy.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commences the final stage of the Union Budget 2023-2024......

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

'You may see some movement indicating a simpler tax regime with less exemptions, but with fewer tax rates making life simpler for taxpayers.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Rahul Bajoria......

LIC may look at entering health, non-life insurance businesses

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has the wherewithal to acquire a composite license, a top source aware of the development told Business Standard, adding that the insurance behemoth may look......

India has big clout: PCB chief Sethi on Asian Cup hosting issue

IMAGE: Addressing the Asia Cup hosting issues, PCB chairman Najam Sethi conceded that India enjoys big clout . Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images PCB Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said that......

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

'We can also have security concerns over sending our team to India for the World Cup.' IMAGE: PCB chairman Najam Sethi said Pakistan is also firm that it will have to think about not playing the......

Nagpur Pitch: Healy Slams India

IMAGE: Australia's pitch drama has not come to an end. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images   Even after the first Test ended on Saturday afternoon, the Aussies haven't stopped cribbing......

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

IMAGE: As per the qualification procedure for the 2024 Paris Games laid down by the FIH, 12 teams each among men and women will participate in the Olympic Games. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter......

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

IMAGE: Thakur, along with wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Babita Phogat, addresses a joint-press conference following the wrestlers' protest against the Wrestling Federation of India......