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ED raids I-PAC office, director Pratik Jain's home

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at the office of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the home of its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe......

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Several Republic Day parade contingent commanders this year come from multi-generation military families, including a granddaughter of a 1965 war hero and the son of an Army veteran Key Points Lt......

UP GST officer quits over Shankaracharya's remarks against Adityanath

Singh said he was deeply hurt by what he described as recent attempts to divide the country on the basis of caste and religion, allegedly emanating from the holy land of Prayagraj Goods and......

Firing at Rohit Shetty's home: 4 held in Pune; Bishnoi gang link probed

Heavy security was deployed outside the building and the forensic science team also reached the spot to collect evidence. IMAGE: It was not yet known whether director Rohit Shetty was at his......

What's in your home? Govt lists 33 questions for Census Phase 1

The government on Thursday notified 33 questions that will be put to citizens during the first phase of the Census -- houselisting and housing enumeration -- starting April 1. Image used only for......

FM proposes MAT exemption for non-residents

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on presumptive basis. IMAGE: Stock traders watch Finance Minister Nirmala......

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Draped in a purple Kanjivaram saree with golden checks and a coffee brown border featuring intricate thread work, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman honoured the weaving traditions of her......

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Affordable homes, priced under Rs 40 lakh per unit, may not be attractive anymore, not just for developers but also for investors, with the segment seeing a 26 per cent price rise over three years......

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time periods. Desai presented six budgets during his tenure as......

'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,......

Sarvam Maya Review: Middling Entertainer

Sarvam Maya banks on its leading man, Nivin Pauly, who grasps at straws and makes the improbable scenes work with his charm, notes Arjun Menon. Key Points Saryam Maya is directed by Akhil......

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

The Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with Trevor Noah returning for the sixth time as host. Key Points India had a poor night at the Grammys; Anoushka Shankar, Siddhant......

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her' IMAGE: Gauri Spratt and Aamir Khan. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Key Points Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are all set to move in......

Cheekatlo Review: Conventional

Cheekatlo is a run-of-the-mill crime procedural, notes Arjun Menon. Key Points Cheekatlo frames the story of sexual abuse, centering on its leading lady, who plays a crime podcaster. Cheekatlo......

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.''The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and......

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates with the IPL trophy after RCB won the 2025 edition. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Businessman Adar Poonawalla shows interest in buying RCB. Many big names,......

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

IMAGE: Italy's Lorenzo Musetti applauds the fans and walks off the court after retiring from his quarter final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Novak Djokovic's......

Property dispute behind firing at Naseem Shah's home

IMAGE: Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah is set to play the SL ODIs despite the firing at his ancestral home. Photograph: PCB/X The firing incident at the ancestral home of Pakistan cricketer Naseem......

AFC rejects direct ACL 2 entry for ISL clubs this season

'With the exception of any additional slot(s) allocated to a Member Association in accordance with Articles 3.4 and 3.5, Member Associations that fail to fulfil the Member Association Eligibility......

National shooting coach booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor

'Then sir forcibly made me lie face down and sexually assaulted me and when I opposed, he threatened me.' IMAGE: Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: NRAI/X A prominent member......