At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Perpetrators of terrorism should be effectively and expeditiously dealt with including those involved in cross-border terrorism, national security advisor Ajit Doval said on Wednesday, calling for......

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence

'If you take any ministry of defence project, Nibe is up there, getting orders.' Kindly note the image of the Indian Army's Pinaka missiles during the 75th Republic Day Parade rehearsal has been......

Truth in the AI era

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com I still remember, in my school days, when my classmates and I fell into an argument about who......

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday pledged to make 30 million ‘Lakhpati Didis’, up from the 10 million rural women who have already achieved the feat. Photograph: Shrikant......

Large domestic order book, exports growth key drivers for defence stocks

Defence exports grew 33 per cent in the calendar year 2023 (CY23) to around Rs 21,083 crore while domestic defence orders serviced by listed companies were Rs 48,000 crore. The sector is poised for......

Fundraise via IPOs to hit Rs 1 trillion mark in FY25: Report

Fundraising via the initial public offering (IPO) route by companies may touch Rs 1 trillion in financial year 2024-25 (FY25), according to a recent note by Pantomath Group — a mid-market......

IPO mop-up rises 20% to Rs 62,000 cr in FY24

Equity fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) rose 20 per cent during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com During the period, 76 Indian......