CIC appointments: Govt sources counter Rahul's claim

A high-level panel has recommended the names of five people belonging to disadvantaged sections for filling vacancies in the CIC, sources said, dismissing opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's reported......

But he opposes SIR, poll officials hit back at Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi flags impurities in past polls but opposes special intensive revision aimed at cleaning up electoral rolls, Election Commission officials said Wednesday hitting back at the Congress......

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

The BJP countered that the Congress had once again put entitlement and “parivar” above the public, and questioned why Gandhi had skipped events such as the oath-taking of the Vice President and......

RSS@100: The Challenges Ahead

'The RSS, that advocated military strength, remained in the ideological doghouse for over half a century. Many of the RSS' responses even today carry the burden of this past,' points out Colonel......

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

India's duopoly in the domestic skies -- where IndiGo and Air India collectively control over 90 per cent of the market -- is highly skewed, leaving very little room for new players. IMAGE:......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Stock markets will be driven by RBI's interest rate decision, tariff-related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors in this holiday-shortened week, analysts said.......

When gold slips from crown to a likely millstone for Titan Company

The country’s largest listed gold jewellery maker, Titan Company, maintained its growth pace in the April–June quarter of 2025–26 (FY26). Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Higher gold......

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

'Yes, there is a void, but ultimately there is also a demand which is constantly growing, making the void larger.' IMAGE: A traveller stands next to a closed BluSmart electric car booking counter......

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The bitter legal battle that came......

The Om Puri You Never Knew

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.''When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys'......

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra. IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday in Kesari......

Hardik mania hits Hyderabad; match moved urgently

IMAGE: The game, which Baroda won by eight wickets, was moved due to an unexpected crowd interest and security concerns in Hardik Pandya's presence. Photograph: BCCI Fan frenzy over star India......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Musheer, Lad tons rescue Mumbai IMAGE: Musheer Khan's century rescued Mumbai on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Photograph: Musheer Khan/Instagram Opener......

Maclaren record goal helps MB SG down East Bengal FC

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan Super Giants' Jamie Maclaren celebrates on scoring the opener in record time in their ISL match against East Bengal in Guwahati on Saturday. Photograph: Mohun Bagan SG/X......