West Bengal SIR: Why Mamata Banerjee's biggest poll offensive could backfire for Trinamool
As SIR becomes Bengal's defining political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, the question is whether this strategy strengthens the Trinamool, or risks turning into a Bihar-style misfire.
'Could've saved him...we were asked to leave': Basketball player's family claims 'medical negligence' after pole falls on him
Congress leader and Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda called it "criminal negligence".
Moneycontrol beats Economic Times, dominates business news and financial news readership
Moneycontrol retained its dominance in India’s business, finance and markets digital news in October, topping Comscore’s rankings for all key digital metrics.
'Please wait, I will call you': Rahul Gandhi's text to Shivakumar amid power tussle in Karnataka
The party high command is reportedly expected to take a decision on any change in the chief minister post before the December 1 Parliament session.
GST complaints ‘nearly negligible’; faster case redressal recovers Rs 14 crore, says Consumer Affairs Secy Khare
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Khare detailed the government’s push to curb manipulative online practices, strengthen enforcement bodies and speed up consumer complaint resolution.
'Had breathing problems after walking for 55 minutes': CJI Surya Kant weighs in on how Delhi pollution is adversely affecting health
Meanwhile, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal also agreed with the CJI and said that he has stopped going for walks altogether due to the rising pollution. "To breathe this obnoxious air, at our age…” Sibal remarked.
'Kyun nahi bolenge?': Mamata Banerjee slams restrictions over 'Jai Hind', 'Vande Mataram' slogans in Parliament
The bulletin, which restricted the use of slogans in the Parliament, was issued on Monday and said that if one member of the house criticises another, the former needs to be present to hear their reply.
'Serious security breach': EC seeks report from Kolkata Police over protest by BLOs at CEO's office
Alleging "excessive work pressure" and "unmanageable workload" due to the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a section of booth-level officers (BLOs) held a 30-hour demonstration outside the CEO's office till Tuesday evening.
EC seeks security upgrade after 'serious breach' at West Bengal CEO office amid BLO protests
In a letter to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, on Wednesday, the ECI said the existing security arrangement at the CEO’s office appeared “inadequate" to deal with the situation.
From rare earths to Pune Metro Rail: Ashwini Vaishnaw announces cabinet approvals for major projects
Former CJI BR Gavai defends collegium system, says fair criticism of judgements always welcome
Justice Gavai also talked about almost all critical issues including the shoe throwing incident, pendency, criticism of his verdicts on Presidential reference, his controversial views on exclusion of creamy layers amongst Scheduled Castes from quota benefits, and under representation of women in higher judiciary.
OPINION | The Labour Codes: To wait or not is the dilemma
States need to notify new rules that are in sync with the Codes. In the interim, the Codes can be partly implemented under the existing rules. This transition phase is likely to lead to an uncertain operating environment as the Codes’ provisions on gratuity payments and contract hiring may trigger big changes
CBI arrests key accused wanted for attack on ED team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali
The CBI alleged that Molla was a key accused who led the attack on the ED officials in January 2024.
UP revenue official dies by suicide day before wedding, family says he was being threatened due to SIR work
The family said that on Tuesday morning, a kanungo - who is a revenue inspector, had visited Sudhir's home and had given him a bundle of forms to feed in the system, as part of SIR drive, after which, Sudhir locked himself inside his room. He was then found hanging.
Kharge on Karnataka power tussle: 'Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and I will mediate'
Only the people there can say what the government is doing there. But I would like to say that we will resolve such issues...We will give the mediation that is required, says Congress president.
A cinematic journey in sarees: Handlooms take centre stage at IFFI fashion show
Dr M Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), said the event aimed to foreground India’s weavers before a global audience.
Shashi Tharoor urges Centre-state cooperation: ‘Ideological purity won’t deliver’
Tharoor's comments come days after he faced criticism within the Congress for describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ramnath Goenka Lecture as reflecting India’s “constructive impatience” for development.
India needs central defence innovation authority to meet $140-billion goal, says SIDM Chief
The current R&D allocation-around Rs 26,000 crore or 5.1 per cent of the 2025-26 defence budget-would have to be significantly scaled up, Rajinder Singh Bhatia said
Toxic air fuels sale of respiratory drugs, segment grows 14.7% in October
Cipla, a market leader in respiratory segment, advances to the second position from third, replacing Abbott in October
Former AIADMK strongman Sengottaiyan may join Vijay's TVK
I’m deeply anguished because the only reward I received was that I can no longer be a member of the AIADMK. I have no further comments to make, says former AIADMK leader.
Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar? Congress high command to settle Karnataka CM issue this week
CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar are likely to be called to Delhi on November 28 or 29 for consultations.
'Will Vaishno Devi Hospital deny treatment to Muslims?' How admission row caused a political storm in J&K
The row erupted after a delegation led by BJP's Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha last week and submitted a memorandum seeking a review of admission norms and “corrective measures”.
Ghost of 1983 Assam massacre returns ahead of polls as Himanta Sarma tables two key reports in Assembly
The two contrasting reports have revived the memories of bloodshed in Assam during the peak of the anti-immigrant Assam Agitation more than four decades ago.
76th Constitution Day: President Murmu releases Indian Constitution in Kashmiri for the first time
The digital editions of the Constitution were released in Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese, expanding access for speakers of regional languages across the country.
