Congress to ditch MVA for Maharashtra local body polls?

The party's state leadership is concerned over the BJP's expanding footprint in rural and semi-urban Maharashtra, particularly after it gained control of key municipal corporations in the 2017-18......

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.......

Parliament passes Waqf bill after RS nod by 128-95 votes

Parliament early Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13-hour debate. Photograph: Screen grab/Sansad......

SC to hear plea against current practice to appoint CAG

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 17 an NGO's plea seeking that the current practice of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India solely by the executive and the......

No CAs in Centre's new regulatory body for accounting professionals

The rules are being framed to maintain absolute transparency and fair play in investigations. The Centre’s new body to regulate accounting and audit professionals, the National Financial......

Parliament passes Companies Bill; Pilot terms it 'historic'

Parliament on Thursday approved the new Companies Bill that will make sweeping changes in the way firms operate and are regulated and replace a nearly six-decade-old legislation.The new bill, which......

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to......

Who will regulate the regulators?

It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya. Illustration: Dominic......

New Bill May Throttle OTT

'Subjecting each such creative content to scrutiny will impose burdens on the OTT platforms and impact user experience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The government's proposed......

High Court to Censor Board: Do not act like a grandmother

'Today is our independence day. Udta Punjab is not just a film anymore. It is a movement and one that has ended in the victory of democracy.' The Bombay High Court has......

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'This bill will ensure accountability, ensure justice, best governance in sports federations.' IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a......

Parliament passes National Sports Bill after extensive discussion

IMAGE: India's medal winners at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with......

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'It will help India as a major sporting nation': Praful Patel on the Sports Bill IMAGE: Praful Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a......

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

"The provision empowering the government to stop international participation is a standard safeguard seen in sports laws globally, intended for use in extraordinary circumstances."  IMAGE: Union......

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

IMAGE: Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are attempting to stop one of the top two contenders from winning the WFI elections. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters India's top......