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Army joins IAF to douse Uttarakhand forest fire

The firefighting operation in Uttarakhand's forests with the help of an Indian Air Force helicopter continued for the second day on Sunday with the blaze brought to control in several areas,......

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women constituted only eight percent of the total 1,618 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that......

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

A Village Defence Guard member was killed in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said. Image used for representational......

They will be punished soon: CRPF on Manipur militant attack

A day after two Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed at their outpost in Bishnupur area of Manipur in an attack by militants, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, inspector general, CRPF, on Sunday......

Modi indulges in fear-mongering post Phase 2 washout: Congress

The Congress on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in "fear-mongering" as he is 'desperate' after facing a 'washout' in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE:......

Govt extends approval for use of drones for spraying pesticides for 1 year

The government has extended the interim approval given to plant protection companies for use of drones for spraying specified pesticides. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The approval has......

Big win for Go First lessors

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the civil aviation regulator to deregister planes leased to Go First within five working days, giving respite to the lessors. Photograph: ANI Photo This......

Yes Bank Q4 profit doubles to Rs 452 crore

Yes Bank on Saturday reported over two-fold jump in standalone net profit at Rs 452 crore for March quarter 2023-24, primarily due to benefits on the provision front. Photograph: PTI Photo from......

'Aim is to double individual first-year premiums in 3 yrs'

'Currently, our individual first premium would be in the Rs 3,000-Rs 3,200 crore range. We want to take that to about Rs 6,000 crore in three years.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Aditya......

'We will grow at about 20% over the next few years'

'Private General insurers are poised to grow at 17 - 18 per cent over the next 5 to 7 years and we will grow faster.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Future Generali India Insurance Private sector......

'Real love comes and goes'

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later?''Have they become flatmates instead of lovers?''What happens when the initial chemistry has worn......

After Shooting, Salman's 1st Appearance

The Khan family came together to support one of their own at a screening in Mumbai. Aayush Sharma's spy thriller Ruslaan hits theatres this week, and his famous brother-in-law Salman Khan unleashed......

Samson, Rahul heat up wicketkeeper race for T20 WC

Samson, Rahul put their hands up for WC selection: Graeme Smith The classy fifties made by Sanju Samson and KL Rahul in the IPL has intensified the race for the second wicketkeeper's slot in the......

DC Vs MI: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Riding on a blazing half-century from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Delhi Capitals outclassed five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2024 match.The match was dominated by the......

LSG Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

The unbeaten blistering 121-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a 7 wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana cricket stadium on......

'Bumrah only certain pick, Siraj not ideal for T20 WC'

India should pick two wrist-spinners for T20 WC: Irfan Pathan IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers. Photograph: BCCI Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said......

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

IMAGE: In Gary Kirsten, Pakistan have appointed an experienced coach. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of......

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