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Gujarat once again a 'tiger state' after 30 years

After more than three decades, Gujarat has regained the status of a 'tiger-present state', with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirming the presence of a tiger in the state,......

Shivraj Patil cremated with state honours

The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his home district, Latur, in Maharashtra on Saturday, with many top......

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages......

Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away

Veteran Congressman Shivraj Patil, who served as the Lok Sabha Speaker and was Union Home Minister during the 26/11 attacks, passed away at his hometown Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning,......

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

An National Investigation Agency (NIA) team on Friday inspected the site in Mysuru where a balloon gas cylinder blast left one person dead. Image used only for representational purposes.......

'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,......

CBI books Anil Ambani's son, Reliance Home Finance in Rs 228 crore bank fraud case

The CBI has booked the son of industrialist Anil Ambani, Jai Anmol Anil Ambani, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) in a case of alleged cheating in Union Bank of India that caused a loss of Rs......

Govt has infused over Rs 3,100 cr in women-led startups in 6 years

The government has infused over Rs 3,100 crore into women-led startups over the past six years, through its three schemes including the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund......

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility. Kindly note the image has......

State Bank of India readies plan to ease KYC process

State Bank of India has embarked on a drive to cut the Know Your Customer (KYC) process to a single one across its branches, a top official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been......

Kannada-Tamil Actress Nandini CM Found Dead

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandini CM/Instagram Kannada and Tamil television actress Nandini CM, 26, has allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru. She was found at her paying guest accommodation in......

Why Salman Did Not Marry

Late one evening, strolling around Mehboob Studio's car park, he was darkly introspective, admitting that marriage had been on his mind a few years ago.But despite his anger and tears, his......

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The post-pandemic debate of the future of Bollywood and theatrical screenings continued in 2025, but things were becoming somewhat clearer. With the success of Hindi films like Saiyaara, Chhaava......

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the ministry of external affairs raised strong objections. The ministry even warned of legal action, saying the......

The Sreenivasan I Knew

I once asked him why he hadn't written scripts for his sons Vineeth and Dhyan.'I made some suggestions about their scripts, and they haven't discussed their scripts with me after that,' he said......

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

IMAGE: All the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches scheduled in Bengaluru have been shifted to BCCI's Centre of Excellence, on the outskirts of the city. Photograph: RCB/X Bengaluru Police Commissioner......

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

IMAGE: The Karnataka State Cricket Association has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements at M Chinnaswamy stadium, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Photograph: ANI......

Vijay Hazare spotlight on Kohli, Rohit and the Next Gen

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face domestic reality check. Photograph: BCCI/X The charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside a host of top India cricketers lends......

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: FIDE/Maria......

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur and teammates celebrate with the ICC Women's World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that......