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EC extends SIR schedule by a week amid Opposition concerns

The Election Commission on Sunday extended the entire schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union territories by one week amid allegations......

China Eastern to resume flights to India from Sunday

Chinese airline China Eastern is set to begin its Delhi-Shanghai flight from Sunday, days after IndiGo's flight to Guangzhou from Kolkata, marking the resumption of the flight services between the......

SIR begins in 12 states, UTs; Oppn claims poll rigging

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list commenced in nine states and three Union territories on Tuesday, amid objections from several parties with Chief Minister......

'Irreparable Harm If Govt Takes Over Waqf Properties'

'Only because of the absence of a dedication record in writing, how can such properties be treated as located on misappropriated government land?' Kindly note this image of Delhi's Jama Masjid has......

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.''The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati......

India's M&A deals dipped in Q2 amid valuation caution

India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity cooled in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), with deal value falling to $26.26 billion from $29.04 billion a year ago, according to Bloomberg......

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

The Jane Street-Sebi saga is more than a legal dispute -- it's a litmus test for India's ambitions as a global financial hub. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff A legal battle is looming -- one......

SC orders CBI probe on 'builders-banks nexus'

Observing an "unholy nexus" between the banks and developers to dupe homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the CBI to register seven preliminary enquiries against builders in NCR,......

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......

Housing sales fall 19%, new supply drops 10% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: PropTiger

Housing sales declined 19 per cent annually in January-March across eight major cities to 98,095 units on high prices and lower launches, according to PropTiger. Illustration: Dominic......

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

In 1973, Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, married and retired from films.Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement.Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

Why Gill wants to play Guwahati Test despite injury

As a new captain still earning his stripes in the dressing room, missing a Test at this nascent stage of his leadership is the last thing Shubman Gill would want. IMAGE: Shubman Gill is far from......

Leander Paes steps into new role as tennis boss

IMAGE: The 18-time Grand Slam champion in men's and mixed doubles, Leander Paes was unanimously proposed as BTA chief last month. Photograph: Leander Paes/X Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on......

Birthday boy Gill gears up for Asia Cup challenge

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill turned 26 on Monday. This milestone arrives with the weight of leadership and the promise of more runs in the bank. From being the boy wonder of Punjab......

'People say Sanju has changed; he's arrogant nowadays'

Sanju samson is in Gautam Gambhir's good books because of one particular quality he possesses. And it has helped him earn the head coach's trust and favour despite his overall performances in India......

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

"He not only lifted Australia back to greatness but also nurtured countless players who carried his lessons on to the world stage." IMAGE: Bob Simpson featured in 62 Tests for Australia between......