Wanted Maoists among 14 ultras gunned down in Bastar

In the first Naxalite encounter of 2026, at least 14 Maoists, including wanted ultras Vetti Mangdu and Madvi Hunga, were killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts......

Chhattisgarh woman cop's clothes torn, 2 protesters held

A disturbing video showing an on-duty woman constable being assaulted and having her clothes torn during an anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district has surfaced on social media,......

'Maoists Collapsed Like A House Of Cards'

'For the remaining Maoist cadres, they shall soon confront one of two outcomes: Either surrender or face neutralisation.' IMAGE: Former Maharashtra director general of police Rashmi Shukla along......

US reveals first-ever drone strike inside Venezuela

The United States carried out a covert drone strike on a port facility along Venezuela's coastline earlier this month, in what is believed to be the first known American attack on a target inside......

Adani Power gets relief as SC nixes SEZ electricity duty

Customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a special economic zone (SEZ) to the domestic market, ruled the Supreme Court on Monday while upholding Adani Power’s appeal against a......

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

'This is not just a cosmetic refresh,' said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Energy. 'We have re-engineered the battery integration, made the scooter lighter, improved......

India links duty concessions on NZ apples, kiwifruit, honey to agri action plans

Quota-based duty concessions granted by India to New Zealand for apples, kiwifruit, and Manuka honey are linked to the delivery of agriculture productivity action plans committed by the island......

Intel, Tata in JV to make, assemble semiconductors in India

US-based chip maker Intel has signed an agreement with Tata Group to manufacture and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, the Indian conglomerate said on Monday. Image used for......

Tath Kana Review: Inspiring Tale Of Passion And Purpose

We may not know Dr Ramani at first, but by the end, we get a clearer sense of his nobility. For a biopic, that's a job done well, notes Mayur Sanap. A young boy dives into the ocean for a swim.......

9 Bollywood Stars Who Are Vegetarian Or Vegan

Meet the Bollywood stars who have opted for plant-based...

Beckham Goes Back To School In Vizag

Photographs and Video: David Beckham/Instagram   David Beckham surprised everyone by turning up at a girls' school in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.The former England football captain and UNICEF......

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Virat Kohli might have announced his retirement from Test cricket, but he remains very......