Oppn 'concerned' as Arun Goel resigns abruptly as EC

The Congress on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over Election Commissioner Arun Goel's resignation and said that if the "systematic decimation" of independent institutions is not stopped then......

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

The Centre has disallowed installation of mobile towers in core or critical tiger habitats in the country, according to new guidelines by the environment ministry. IMAGE: An Indian Royal Bengal......

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

The Centre on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to check malpractices in government recruitment exams such as paper leaks and fake websites, with strict penalties including a minimum jail......

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.''They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed......

Osamu Suzuki to step down as SMC chairman after 21 years in the job

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday said its long-serving chairman Osamu Suzuki will retire and assume the role of senior advisor subject to shareholders' approval in......

Budget: Easier tax administration to boost revenue

The Budget proposed abolishing the under-performing, authority of advance ruling, to replace it with a two-member board of advance ruling, reports Dilasha Seth Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

India Inc against investing in new parliament building and bullet train

A majority of the CEOs are expecting the economy to show growth in the next financial year on the back of rising consumer spending and a sharp turnaround in rural India. Illustration: Dominic......

Fraudulent GST refund claims worth Rs 1,912 cr detected

A total of 35 persons have been arrested by the CGST authorities. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As many as 634 cases of fraudulent GST refund claim by exporters amounting Rs 1,912 crore......

Shot-putter Tajinder qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Shot-putter Tajinder Singh Toor crossed the Olympic qualification mark with a throw of 21.49m and broke his own national record. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images Shot-putter Tajinder......

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Goran Ivanisevic, who remains the lowest-ranked player to win Wimbledon and the only male player to win a Grand Slam singles......

Mudgal panel seeks IPS officer M L Sharma's services for IPL probe

The probe panel, headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, has sought the assistance of a few individuals, including former CBI Special Director M L Sharma, to carry out further investigations into......

Indian shooters set Karni range ablaze

Indian shooters continued to dominate proceedings at the Karni Singh Range with Gagan Narang winning his fourth gold medal, after Vijay Kumar and Harpreet Singh gave the hosts a bright start by......