Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Two NGOs on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to consider listing their public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored probe by a special investigation team into alleged instances of "apparent......

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent......

Why Low Voter Turnout Trend Is Worrying

If the decline reflects a loss of faith in the democratic process, even a well-executed social media nudge may not help. IMAGE: School students in Patna, May 10, 2024 create awareness about voting......

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

A voter turnout of 38 percent was recorded in the redrawn Srinagar Lok Sabha seat without any untoward incident on Monday, the highest since 1996 when the constituency in Jammu and Kashmir......

$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit line to fund Chabahar port growth

India’s 10-year bilateral contract with Iran for the operation of Chabahar Port is likely to bring in an investment of approximately $370 million. Photograph: Courtesy,......

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company......

Spice row: Govt plans greater scrutiny, SOPs

The government is formulating guidelines on the use of ethylene oxide (ETO) in samples of spices for the domestic market and exports, people aware of the matter said, as it plans to step up efforts......

India all set to overtake Japan as 4th largest economy by 2025, predicts Amitabh Kant

Citing various macroeconomic parameters that are doing pretty well, India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of Niti Aayog Amitabh Kant projected that the country is all set to overtake Japan as 4th......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

The Reason Behind Manushi's Glitter

Tara completes a landmark... Mallika's favourite colour... Ibrahim goes to Miami... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Diamonds are Manushi Chhillar's best friend! Manushi......

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story,......

Could one of them succeed Dravid as India's next Head Coach?

IMAGE: India Head Coach Rahul Dravid with captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI/X National Cricket Academy head and former India great VVS Laxman looks best placed to replace Rahul Dravid as the......

Giving captain freedom will help team excel: Rayudu

  IMAGE: KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir with captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Chandrakant Pandit. Gambhir returned as KKR mentor this season and his presence is being attributed to the team's......

Did Rohit, Agarkar Oppose Hardik's T20 WC Inclusion?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Photograph: BCCI   As the T20 World Cup approaches, uncertainty swirls around India's leadership. Rohit Sharma captains the team, but whispers of change......

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

IMAGE: Dilip Vengsarkar said parents nowadays get lured by the fame and financial benefits of success in the T20 leagues but the focus of the young players should only be on red-ball......

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

IMAGE: Jyothika Sri Dandi, right, secured 97 per cent in Class X while studying at the Montessori School at her home town. Photograph: Kind Courtesy AFI/X An academically-inclined child is a......