BJP, alliance sweep Maha local body polls; money power, says Oppn

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has set a record in local body polls with 48 per cent of councillors winning on the party symbol, and its......

G RAM G bill gets President's assent, now becomes law

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, the Rural Development Ministry said. IMAGE: President......

Elephant-train collision: Injured calf dies, toll rises to 8

The number of elephant deaths in a collision between a train and a herd of jumbos in Assam's Hojai district rose to eight, as a calf succumbed to its injuries on Sunday, officials said. IMAGE:......

Understanding RSS through BJP lens a huge mistake: Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said there are some misconceptions about the organisation among a section of people, owing to "misleading campaigns". IMAGE: RSS chief......

UltraTech Cement gets Rs 782.2 crore GST notice

UltraTech Cement on Saturday said it has received a GST demand notice for a total payment of Rs 782.2 crore, which it plans to contest before the appropriate forum. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India's largest financial-sector FDI

Leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Friday said Japan-based MUFG Bank would invest Rs 39,618 crore, or $4.4 billion, to acquire a 20 per cent stake on a fully diluted......

SFIO questions IndusInd execs on accounting discrepancies

Private-sector lender IndusInd Bank had said the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) interacted with its officials this week and would send a written communication seeking specific details......

'Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong'

'It will increase the contribution to gratuity, which is something the employer has to give.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Days after the Centre notified the long-pending four labour Codes,......

Meghalaya, Through Fatima's Eyes

Fatima Sana Shaikh is spellbound by Meghalaya's beauty. On a recent trip to India's cloud-kissed state, she shared pictures and wrote, 'When I let Meghalaya slow me down, where misty mornings,......

Regena Goes To Germany

Photograph: Kind courtesy Regena Cassandrra/Instagram Regena Cassandra posted beautiful pictures from her trip to Munich, Germany, and posted them on social media with fun captions. 'From......

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar. IMAGE: A scene from Squid Game. Ever since......

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

The industry is anticipating 2025 to deliver around Rs 13,500 crore in overall box-office collections, which would cement it as India's strongest box-office year after 2023. IMAGE: Ranveer Singh......

Why Suryavanshi, Mhatre hurled abuse at Pak bowler!

IMAGE: Pakistan's Ali Raza and India skipper Ayush Mhatre were involved in a heated exchange during the U-19 ODI Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday. Photographs: Screengrab via Sony Liv/X India......

Messi Tour: Bhutia lambasts VIPs for chaos in Kolkata

'Many times across India we see sporting events getting delayed because of political speeches, chief guest handshakes and all that. That is not necessary.' IMAGE: Angry spectators went on a......

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

While several factors contribute to a country's overall football ecosystem, globally the senior team's performance is often the most visible metric, and India was found severely wanting on that......

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

IMAGE: Pakistan players celebrate the wicket of Indian captain Ayush Mhatre. Photograph: Asian Cricket Council/X India faltered against the big-hitting Sameer Minhas and the extra zip of pacers,......

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

IMAGE: Scott Boland celebrates the match-winning wicket of Josh Tongue during the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters Australia took an......