Social media platforms now toolkits of terror groups: Jaishankar

India on Saturday cautioned the world about the possible implications of misuse of new technologies such as encrypted messaging and crypto-currency by "non-state actors" in absence of adequate......

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

In an unprecedented public expose at the United Nations counter-terror meet in Mumbai, India on Friday revealed in detail Pakistan's role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack by playing Pakistan-based......

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and......

UN blacklists Osama bin Laden's son, seen as successor of Al Qaeda

The United Nations Security Council has designated Hamza bin Laden, the son of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, under its sanctions list, describing the terrorist, thought to be based near the......

GST waiver for rare disease drugs brings little relief: pharma sector

India’s pharma sector on Wednesday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to exempt tax on rare diseases drugs is unlikely to benefit the population unless the waiver......

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Six major triggers were identified – some expected, some new. Veenu Sandhu reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24’s......

GST: Decision on ITC may hit cash flow, fears India Inc

The new restriction will be challenging for businesses, as they will have to do regular follow-ups with their suppliers. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Industry fears that the Goods and......

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the......

IPL starts March 26; Mumbai, Pune to host matches

IMAGE: The TATA Indian Premier League 2022 winner’s trophy. Photograph: BCCI The 10-team Indian Premier League will kick-off in Mumbai on March 26 and end on May 29, with around 40 percent......

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

IMAGE: The International Cricket Council’s collage of Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs and Virat Kohli playing the pull shot on Twitter. Photograph: ICC/Twitter India's......

Keeping it simple the key for New Zealand: Williamson

'It’s about focusing on the things that are important, the roles that give us the best chance of success, and if we do that the result manifests.' IMAGE: New Zealand's debutant pacer Kyle......

England's Buttler fined for verbal volley at Philander

IMAGE: England's Jos Buttler during nets. Photograph: Ross Setford/Reuters England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after a......

Mushfiqur sees light at end of the tunnel for Bangladesh

IMAGE: Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Bangladesh’s muted celebrations after humbling India in Sunday’s Twenty20 series opener did not quite......