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Naxal-hit districts down to three from six: Home Ministry

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday said that the districts most affected by Naxalism have been brought down to three from six. IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a......

New BJP prez Nitin Nabin gets Z-category security

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin has recently been granted top-category VIP security cover by the Centre, officials said on Tuesday. IMAGE: BJP president Nitin Nabin welcomes Prime......

CIC gets full strength after 9 yrs; Raj Kumar Goyal appointed chief

After a gap of nine years, transparency watchdog Central Information Commission attained its full strength with the appointment of former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal as its chief and eight other......

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

In a significant development, a special court here on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi and two others for offences including conspiracy to wage war against the country and......

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Representing different dance forms of India, a mega group of nearly 2,500 artistes is set to perform on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the 77th Republic Day parade, whose main theme will be......

'Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong'

'It will increase the contribution to gratuity, which is something the employer has to give.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Days after the Centre notified the long-pending four labour Codes,......

Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

The government has infused over Rs 3,100 crore into women-led startups over the past six years, through its three schemes including the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund......

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Next week’s three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The visit will also pave the way for......

Chinese steel inflows via Nepal raise alarm

The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly. Kindly......

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the ministry of external affairs raised strong objections. The ministry even warned of legal action, saying the......

Mustafizur's exit: Azharuddin backs BCCI decision

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad after the BCCI instructed the IPL franchise to let go of the player. Photograph: ANI Photo As the Board......

Vijay Hazare spotlight on Kohli, Rohit and the Next Gen

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face domestic reality check. Photograph: BCCI/X The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside a host of top India cricketers lends......

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: FIDE/Maria......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

'Dictatorial style' reason for Harendra's resignation?

'All our complaints were only about hockey. We only had problems with his poor attitude and coaching methods, and we wanted change.' IMAGE: Harendra Singh, who previously coached the United......