Assam varsity shut after protest against VC over corruption charges

Continuing their agitation since mid-September against vice chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh alleging corruption and financial irregularities, students of Assam's Tezpur University have shut down the......

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi......

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake. IMAGE: An aerial view of an area submerged in water amid heavy rainfall caused by cyclone Montha in Warangal, October......

'Don't Compare Sindoor With 26/11'

'The preparedness of our defence forces and positioning of intelligence assets were very different in 2008, so we had to rebuild our assets and preparedness.' IMAGE: Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel on......

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system.......

Pre-Budget meeting: Ficci seeks faster resolution of tax disputes

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) has sought urgent steps to clear the huge backlog of income-tax appeals, simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance, and......

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...''I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.''You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'......

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'Reform has to be a continuous process. If it is within two years, we will do it.' IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of 'AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for......

Advances worth 8cr to TOPS athletes unaccounted for

As per the official procedure, athletes have to submit bills within 15 days of the completion of a training or competition for which advance has been disbursed.   IMAGE: Double Olympic......