Russia, Ukraine view Modi as peacemaker? Putin, Zelenskyy invite PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held separate conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and asserted that dialogue and diplomacy were......

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

The Maldives will get free 'non-lethal' military equipment and training from China's military under a newly inked agreement with Beijing, President Mohamed Muizzu has said, underlining that it......

Will welcome if Mamata exits INDIA, says CPI-M; joins Rahul's yatra in Bengal

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday joined the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in West Bengal Murshidabad district, stating it would welcome if the Trinamool Congress exited the......

Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives, India closely monitors move

A Chinese research vessel is heading to Maldives, Reuters reported, citing an Indian military official and an independent researcher. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI......

Adani Saga: Sebi Seeks Overseas Info On FPIs

Sebi is learnt to have written to several regulators including those in Bermuda, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, seeking detailed information on some FPIs. IMAGE: Gautam Adani, founder and chairman......

Online Mutual Fund Platforms Set To Charge Transaction Fee

Until now, these platforms were either working through an investment advisory (IA) or stockbroking licence. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the capital markets regulator set to allow......

SBI launches its first dedicated branch for start-ups in Bengaluru

State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday announced the launch of its first "state-of-the-art" dedicated branch for start-ups in the country here, to facilitate and support them. Photograph: Rupak De......

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

After the finance minister directed public sector banks to join the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem, 5-6 major ones, including State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda are expected to go live......

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols.Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very......

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Henry appointed France Under-21 coach IMAGE: Thierry Henry performing media duties before the match. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters Former France striker Thierry Henry has been named head......

Tottenham Hotspur end unhappy relationship with Conte

IMAGE: The writing had been on the wall since last weekend after Antonio Conte's furious reaction to a 3-3 draw with Southampton in the Premier League -- after which he lambasted his players.......

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday. IMAGE: Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (2nd from right) celebrates with teammates after scores their second......

IPL 2022: Malinga joins Rajasthan Royals as fast-bowling coach

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajasthan Royals/Twitter Former Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga has joined Rajasthan Royals as their fast-bowling coach for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier......

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

IMAGE: International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Chief Brand & Communications Officer Craig Spence, IPC President Andrew Parsons, IPC Athletes Council Chairperson Jitske Visser and IPC Vice......