Steel plant privatisation: Cong calls for Bastar bandh during Modi's visit

On the day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Jagdalpur on Tuesday, the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh has called for a Bastar shutdown alleging the Centre was planning to......

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has......

Scientists break 'camouflage' of novel coronavirus

Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have resolved the structure of a molecule which the novel coronavirus uses to make its genetic sequence seem like a part of the host's own, an advance......

Omicron variant stokes concern but vaccine still critical: Experts

The Omicron variant carries 'concerning' mutations that may make it more transmissible and allow it to evade immunity, scientists said on Monday, stressing that the one certainty in the uncertainty......

Rupee at one-week high ahead of US jobs report

The rupee rose to a one-week high on Friday to post its first weekly gain in three, helped by favourable flows and rising confidence over the country's defence against any emerging market outflows.......

Rupee falls for second day; CPI data awaited

The Indian rupee weakened for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, retreating further from a seven-month high hit in the previous session, on bets the central bank will start to buy dollars......

Rupee sees biggest one-day fall in over 4 months, may fall more

The rupee posted its biggest single-day fall in more than four months, tracking steep losses in emerging market currencies while domestic data showing an unexpected contraction in industrial output......

Rupee falls; on course to end 2013 as one of Asia laggards

The rupee fell on Monday, hit by strong dollar demand by a state-run bank that dealers said was intended to meet oil refiner needs, and is on course to end the year as one of Asia's worst......

Modi vows all-round growth with new Sports Policy

'I consider it a good omen. It fills me with pride to see sports finding a space in Indian families. It is good for India's future.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day......

Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy, doubtful for IPL

IMAGE: Mitch Marsh was brought by Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL auction last month. Photograph: ANI Photo Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled of next month's Champions Trophy......

Will Ashwin, Tilak find their way into 17-member Asia Cup squad?

IMAGE: While Ravichandran Ashwin's name is doing rounds for World Cup, sheerly on basis of his skill-sets, a former national selector wondered why wasn't the off spinner asked to stay back in the......

Mike Hussey to replace Bollinger

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) on Sundayconfirmed Mike Hussey will join the Australian squad as a replacement player for injured bowler Doug Bollinger in the 2011 ICC Cricket......

Ryan Harris to replace Brett Lee

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) on Wednesday announced Queensland fast bowler Ryan Harris will replace the injured Brett Lee in Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC World......