Modi holds 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra cruise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning set sail on river Brahmaputra on a cruise ship, as he began his interaction with students during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on the second day......

Relief for Mamata govt as HC reinstates 32K primary teachers

A division bench of the Calcutta high court on Wednesday set aside a single bench order that annulled appointments of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, observing that "a group of......

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

The Centre on Wednesday denied any discrimination in granting permanent commission to Short Service Commission women Army officers when compared with their male counterparts while assuring the......

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard. The Centre on Thursday defended its policy on......

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Now you can make final PF pension withdrawal after 3 years

The board of retirement fund body EPFO has approved liberalised part withdrawals for its more than seven crore subscribers, allowing up to 100 per cent EPF withdrawal. Along with the above, it was......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Antim Panghal Claims 55kg Gold; Haryana Sweep Women's Nationals

IMAGE: Antim Panghal's medal will boost her confidence as wrestlers began preps for the next Olympic cycle. Photograph: SAI Media/X Two-time world championship medallist Antim Panghal won the......

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami has fallen off the radar with a string of fitness issues. Photograph: ANI Photo Mohammed Shami may have already bowled 93 overs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy but it is......

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday. IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took seven wickets against Karnataka on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Seamer Jatin Pandey picked up......

Indian Open: Sumit Antil, Preeti Pal win gold on Day 1

  IMAGE: Sumit Antil. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil reaffirmed his dominance by clinching the men's javelin throw (F12 & F64) gold on day 1 of the 7th......

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

IMAGE: Shubman Gill and his team will eye a series-levelling win at Old Trafford in Manchester in the 4th Test, starting on Wednesday, July 23. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters   Manchester and......