CBI takes over Karur stampede probe, special team visits site

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe of the Karur stampede, in which 41 people were killed during a political rally of actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,......

SC asks HCs to submit details of pending acid attack cases

Terming tardy trials in acid attack cases as a "mockery of the system", the Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the High Courts to submit details of such pending cases across the country within......

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India and Russia on Friday called for an "uncompromising" global fight against terrorism without "hidden agendas and double standards" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is......

Chhattisgarh deputy CM to take surrendered Maoists to state assembly

Chhattisgarh deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has met surrendered Maoists at a rehabilitation centre in Sukma district and asked officials to arrange their visit to the state assembly during the......

Blackstone to invest Rs 6,200 crore for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Private-sector lender Federal Bank on Friday announced that New York-based Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore in the bank through its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential......

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...''I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.''You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'......

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship.   India and Russia are in......

US tariffs: Must stand up to bullying, says Maruti's Bhargava

India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday.......

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine.''Or maybe I won't be.''I have to live with both scenarios.' Photograph: Kind......

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier......

AIFF implements SC order banning dual posts

According to Article 25.3 (c) and (d), an office-bearer in the executive committee of the AIFF cannot hold a position as an office-bearer in a member/state association. IMAGE: Out of the 16......

AIFF Meet That Could Redefine Indian Football

The Supreme Court on September 19 approved the draft constitution of the AIFF prepared by former apex court judge L Nageswara Rao with certain modifications, and directed the football body to adopt......

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen strikes gold on her comeback. Photograph: BFI/X Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while......

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

A majority of the state units have opposed the doing away with of the dual posts when the AIFF sought their approval. IMAGE: The Supreme Court instructed the national federation, headed by Kalyan......

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

IMAGE: Under the draft constitution, the executive committee members of both the AIFF and the state units will be considered as "office bearers". Photograph: AIFF The All India Football......