More Kuki outfits join Manipur poll boycott amid fresh violence

More civil society organisations and bodies from the Kuki-zo community have announced that they will boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, saying "no justice, no vote" following fresh incidents of......

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its......

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises. IMAGE:......

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

In a spot inquiry into the Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, the National Human Rights Commission has flagged "several instances of atrocities", saying it indicates that there was a "violation of......

Sebi probing smallcaps a warning bell for microcaps; time to exit: Analysts

Micro-cap stocks are in the line of fire as market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is tightening its noose around investment in small-cap stocks. Illustration: Dominic......

Paytm Payments Bank fiasco: Independent directors raised concerns

At a time when the role of corporate boards is once again under the scanner, independent directors on the Paytm Payments Bank board have indicated that red flags were raised over regulatory issues......

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air......

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

The Supreme Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing on a plea of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking extension of six months to complete a probe into allegations of stock price......

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair. After Kaithi and the super-successful Vikram, Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has created a prototype of......

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style Western and lots, lots more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.   Love......

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot. A teacher tells his schoolroom of brats, 'You are not special, you are privileged,' and goes on to warn them how......

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the......

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

IMAGE: FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez expects his team to get back to winning ways in the Champions League home game against Porto on Tuesday. Photograph: FC Barcelona/X Barcelona have another......

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

IMAGE: Indian PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese will be in attendance on the opening day of the fourth Test. Photograph: Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images The air is......