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Opposition questions EC intentions behind electoral roll revision

Some opposition parties on Monday questioned the intentions of the Election Commission behind holding the second phase of special intensive revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union......

Mamata govt transfers over 500 bureaucrats amid electoral roll revision

The West Bengal government on Monday announced the transfer of over 500 bureaucrats amid the rollout of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

Kolkata: BLOs protesting over SIR workload clash with cops; EC calls them...

Alleging "excessive work pressure" and "unmanageable workload", Booth-level officers engaged in the ongoing SIR process in West Bengal clashed with the police on Monday while attempting to enter......

Govt open to debate on SIR, but don't insist timeline, Rijiju tells Oppn

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the government is not averse to holding a discussion on SIR or electoral reforms, as he asked the Opposition......

Modi to open Vande Mataram debate in LS on Dec 8, Amit Shah in RS on Dec 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha on December 8 while Home Minister Amit Shah will begin the discussion in the Rajya......

Airtel to approach DoT on AGR in coming days: MD

Telecom firm Bharti Airtel will approach the government on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) it has to pay the exchequer following the Supreme Court’s judgment that the government can reassess all......

Fuel efficiency norms favour flex-fuel, hybrid cars: EV makers

EV manufacturers point out that converting a regular petrol car into a flex-fuel vehicle requires only about Rs 17,000–25,000 per unit, whereas developing an EV demands vastly greater investments......

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Ahead of the key meeting called by the steel ministry with the industry captains on Monday to discuss the impact of rising steel imports, companies have raised the issue of cheaper......

Mahindra Rolls Out India's Own Batmobile

Priced at Rs 27.79 lakh (ex-showroom), the limited-edition BE 6 is expected to be a highly sought-after vehicle for collectors and fans of the iconic superhero alike. IMAGE: Bollywood star John......

TCS slammed for 'downplaying large scale layoffs'; headcount falls by 19,755

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee headcount fell by a massive nearly 20,000 in a single quarter, as India's largest IT services company continues to restructure workforce to align with......

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.'Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man......

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. Rahul Dholakia, who bagged......

Sabar Bonda Review: A Rare Gem

Sabar Bonda is a tender, and exquisitely crafted slice-of-life drama that taps into universal human desire of making a meaningful connection with another human being, observes Mayur Sanap. In......

Federer gets International Tennis Hall of Fame roll call

IMAGE: Roger Federer spent 310 weeks atop the ATP rankings and was the first to win 20 Grand Slams. Photograph: Jed Leicester/Pool via Reuters Roger Federer will be inducted into the......

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.' IMAGE: Richa Ghosh is driven in an open jeep on her return to Siliguri. She was driven......

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls crush Gujarat Giants to seal Top-4 spot

Photographs: Pro Kabbadi League Bengaluru Bulls were at their dominant best as they crushed Gujarat Giants 54-26 in their Pro Kabbadi League match at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi, on......

Ishan Kishan's brilliant knock shows why Team India still needs him

‘Need to be very smart’: Ishan Kishan reveals ambition after hammering blistering ton in Ranji Trophy IMAGE: Ishan Kishan is currently captaining Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26......

'It was right to honour Bumrah's call to play 3 Tests'

"Maybe England have got it spot on leaving the best bowling wicket for the last Test after Bumrah has played three." IMAGE: As part of a pre-planned workload management strategy, Jasprit Bumrah......