Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday seized on Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on inheritance tax to step up the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's blistering attack on the issue of 'wealth......

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past. IMAGE: Rekha Patra, the Bharatiya......

UPA govt took no military action after 26/11 because...: Jaishankar

The previous United Progressive Alliance government decided "not to do anything" after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the justification that "it would cost more to attack Pakistan than not......

Ladakh MP Namgyal defiant as BJP replaces him

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, who reacted defiantly and asserted that he......

RBI holds back US dollar sales in February amid pressure on rupee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) abstained from selling any US dollars throughout February, for the first time in nine months. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The decision comes amid increasing......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

HAL is the primary supplier of India's military aircraft, helicopters, engines, avionics and accessories and the main provider of maintenance for defence aerospace Photograph: Abhishek N.......

RIL's Q4 net profit stays flat

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday reported an almost flat March quarter net profit, amid a recovery in its core oil and petrochemicals business and sustained momentum across the consumer-facing......

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot. Had Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond been a film running in a theatre, some of the Pak-bashing dialogue would......

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.     IMAGE: President......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

HS Prannoy finding his way back after chronic stomach disorder returns to trouble him Photograph: Kind Courtesy H S Prannoy/Instagram Seasoned Indian shuttler H S Prannoy has revealed that he has......

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has managed 151 runs in eight games in IPL 2024 at a strike-rate of 142. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul is believed to be slightly ahead of Sanju Samson in......

IPL 2024: Here's what shifted momentum in DC's favour

IMAGE: DC's batting coach Pravin Amre said Rishabh Pant's power-hitting in the last five overs made the difference. Photograph: BCCI The swashbuckling Rishabh Pant has showed with his......

Archery WC: Good day for India as Recurve men's team in final

Priyansh, Jyothi make compound semis IMAGE: Recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara. Photograph: World Archer/X The Indian trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav set up a gold......

Why Pant Apologised To IPL Cameraman

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant hammers a six during his knock against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant went hammer and tongs during his match-winning knock of 88 not out in 43......