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PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led panel is likely to meet on December 10 to select and recommend names for the post of Chief Information......

Rs 11-crore mid-day meal scam unearthed in UP, 5 arrested

A scam of nearly Rs 11 crore in the mid-day meal scheme was brought to light in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, leading to a first information report (FIR) against 45 people and the arrest of......

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale......

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help......

MP principal shifted for forcing students to chant 'Allahu Akbar'

The in-charge principal of a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district was shunted out for allegedly pressuring students to raise the Islamic slogan 'Allahu Akbar' at a 'Gita Jayanti'......

Sebi panel seeks overhaul of conflict-of-interest, disclosure norms

All board members and staff of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will be required to declare their assets, liabilities, trading activities, and relevant relationships at multiple......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

India Activates Digital Privacy Law

The new rules allow for a staggered implementation road map, giving companies, data fiduciaries, data principals, and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Domestic PMI data, US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the progress on India-US trade deal negotiations are likely to influence movement in the equity market in the week ahead, according to......

CERC staffers reportedly earned Rs 173 cr via insider trading

CERC, which has a key role in India's power sector, has also set up a committee to gather further evidence in the matter and take suitable action. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Central......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Ayodhya has filed a complaint with the I&B Ministry and the CBFC, seeking a ban on the upcoming film The Taj Story starring Paresh Rawal, claiming that it is......

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

IMAGE: Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior......

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

IMAGE: Shubman Gill had sustained a neck injury while batting during the second day of the opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata and since then has missed the second Test and the ongoing......

'The sooner ISL starts, the better for Indian football'

'Ranking is a reflection of our last five years' performance.' IMAGE: India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X India......

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer sustained a serious injury to his spleen after landing awkwardly on his left side while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. Photograph:......

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

'Both sides will work out something to solve the issue at the earliest. The ice has been broken now, so various options will be worked out.' IMAGE: The impasse over the Asia Cup trophy began after......