Maha local body poll results depend on final quota verdict: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and its state election commission to conduct local body elections at the earliest making it clear that poll results of bodies where 50......

OBCs, SCs, STs turn up heat over Maratha quota GR

The political landscape in Maharashtra is heating up as OBCs, SC and ST groups have expressed concerns over a GR on Hyderabad gazette for Maratha quota, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis......

BJP files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday lodged a written complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with the Chief Election Officer (CEO) of Bihar for his comment that Prime Minister Narendra......

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

'If the BJP seriously addresses employment, examination integrity and systemic corruption, they might salvage their position. Otherwise, they are heading toward serious trouble in 2027.' IMAGE:......

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard. Kindly note the......

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Caste shows, even in riches. More than 85 per cent......

Investors should focus on larger cement players as outlook improves

After  some enforced slowdown in offtake during April-May 2024 due to elections, the cement sector is looking at a possible demand rebound which may help it to push up prices. Photograph:......