Will Siddaramaiah survive the Shivakumar challenge?

Amid the intense power struggle involving his deputy and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday asserted that he would continue in office and also......

CM change issue 'secret deal' among 4-5 people: DKS

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said he did not want to discuss the CM change issue publicly, as it is a "secret deal" among four and five people in the party, and that he......

Did Rahul Promise DKS Chief Ministership In Nov 2025?

'This plan was never official. It was there secretly. It was by the high command.' IMAGE: Rahul Gandhi with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy......

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

'The rescue of 17 children represents exemplary police action that merits considerable appreciation.''However, this encounter was profoundly unfortunate because somebody has lost his life.'  ......

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

'Tax cannot be emotional.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a Next-Gen GST Reforms session in Kolkata, September 18, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Days after the big-bang goods......

Cabinet clears Union Budget 2024-25

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the full Budget for 2024-25, sources said. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives Following this, Finance......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

'Nothing Will Affect Taxpayers' Benefits'

'There is no retrospective changing of the law, only its simplification.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The new Income-Tax Bill does not override the intent of the Income Tax Act, 1961, but......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......

Haryana government bows to Vinesh Phogat's demand

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that the Haryana Cabinet has decided to offer wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat benefits equivalent to those of an Olympic silver......

'Haryana's pride' Phogat gets Rs 4 cr from state govt

'It is not about money, it is about respect. Many people from across the state tell me that I must have received the cash award.' IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being overweight ahead......