Questioning religious practices will break religion and civilisation: SC in Dawoodi Bohras caseThe Supreme Court is hearing petitions on religious discrimination. Judges expressed concern that widespread challenges to religious practi...
07 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
People in Maharashtra must learn Marathi, but violence unacceptable: FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized pride in the Marathi language. He encouraged all residents to learn it, offering st...
01 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev set for landslide election win, exit polls showBulgaria's election shows a strong win for former President Rumen Radev. Exit polls indicate a significant victory for his party. This outc...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Word of the Day: UltramontaneUltramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Former Iranian foreign minister dies from attack woundsFormer Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi has died from injuries sustained in US-Israel strikes on April 1, according to Iranian media....
10 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Iran's Khamenei formally grants Pezeshkian presidential powersAyatollah Ali Khamenei officially endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran's ninth president following snap elections won by the reformist camp's...
29 Jul, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
Something better than nothing in IranMasoud Pezeshkian’s election in Iran, approved by the Guardian Council, introduces potential reforms, such as easing the mandatory hijab ru...
08 Jul, 2024, 10.57 PM IST
View: Reform your 'reformist Iran' opinionPezeshkian is eligible for the job because he has demonstrated loyalty to Khamenei. The views of 'reformists' are often indistinguishable f...
08 Jul, 2024, 07.17 AM IST
Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmakerVoters face a choice between the hard-line former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and longtime parli...
05 Jul, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
Who are the candidates in Iran's presidential election?Six candidates, including five conservatives and one reformist, are set to compete in Iran's presidential election on Friday to succeed the...
26 Jun, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Rail Budget 2013: PM hails the budget as reformist, forward-lookingManmohan Singh complimented Bansal for his "innovations" in critical areas of Railway infrastructure and paving the way for capacity expans...
26 Feb, 2013, 03.11 PM IST
- Budget 2011: Reform bills bring back Cong-BJP reform talks
The reformist bills are back, so is parliamentary politics over reforms. Will BJP help Congress, and what will BJP demand of Congress for i...
01 Mar, 2011, 07.01 AM IST
- Economic Survey raises hopes for reformist Budget: India Inc
The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament today raised hopes of India Inc for a reformist Budget.
02 Jul, 2009, 04.57 PM IST
- Economic Survey raises hopes for reformist Budget: India Inc
The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament raised hopes of India Inc for a reformist Budget.
02 Jul, 2009, 04.53 PM IST
- Budget may not be radically reformist: ICICI Securities
With the Union Budget around the corner, ICICI Securities believes that a moderate dose of reform is required for sustained, long-term stoc...
30 Jun, 2009, 12.20 PM IST
- 'Iran to elect 'critical' conservative parliament
Iranians vote on Friday in the second round of elections expected to confirm conservative dominance of a new parliament.
23 Apr, 2008, 09.20 AM IST