Foundation-laying of 'Babri Masjid': High alert in Murshidabad

A day ahead of a foundation stone-laying ceremony for the construction of a proposed mosque -- modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid -- at Beldanga in West Bengal's Murshidabad, security has been......

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

US clears sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin missile system to India

The United States has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India, which Washington described as an......

Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister......

Integrated Customs platform on cards in digitisation push

To digitise Customs processes, the Union finance ministry is planning to integrate the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE), Risk Management System (RMS), and Indian Customs Electronic Data......

Govt notifies Rs 7,280-cr scheme to manufacture rare earth magnets in India

The Centre has notified the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore. IMAGE: A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in......

Board nod must for bank entities to do same biz: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday allowed multiple entities in a bank group to undertake the same business as long as they cater to different client segments, while mandating board approval......

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote. Kindly note the......

Arsenal oppose Palace's League Cup request

'I don't think that's fair, because we have other competitions as well we have to try to accommodate.' IMAGE: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warned that fixture congestion must be handled with......

Indian football shake-up: ISL clubs want full control

IMAGE: The proposal was submitted on the final day of the deadline given to ISL clubs to present a plan for the formation of a consortium to run the league, the 2025-26 season of which is yet to......

ISL on hold: Govt calls emergency talks to save football

IMAGE: All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey. Photograph: ANI Photo Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet representatives of all stakeholders in Indian football, including......

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

'Specifically, the annual guaranteed payment to the AIFF may be restructured or reasonably reduced to ensure commercial viability for prospective partners, while still safeguarding the financial......

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

IMAGE: Fans take pictures inside a temporary museum honouring Lionel Messi's long career ahead of his India tour, in Kolkata, on December 11, 2025. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters Argentine......