India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

'Following these engagements and sustained US pressure, Indian refiners are signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil, a consequential shift that directly undermines Moscow's ability to......

'Nehru did vote chori', Shah defends SIR; Oppn walks out

A combative Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit out at the opposition in the Lok Sabha for its campaign against Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying the issue has been raked up as it......

Karnataka home minister says he is in fray for CM too

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Sunday hinted that he too was in the race to become the chief minister, in case of leadership change in the state, and amid demands for a "Dalit CM".......

Caste blocs enter Karnataka power tussle; Cong on alert

In a fresh twist to the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka, caste groups backing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Thursday threw their weight behind them, with one......

Now you can make final PF pension withdrawal after 3 years

The board of retirement fund body EPFO has approved liberalised part withdrawals for its more than seven crore subscribers, allowing up to 100 per cent EPF withdrawal. Along with the above, it was......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Last week's column on the......

Senior Selection Committee: Agarkar appears for interview

IMAGE: Ajit Agarkar appeared for a virtual interview. Photograph: BCCI Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar's appointment as chairman of senior selection committee seems to be a mere formality after he......

Ankita Bhambri in AITA's senior selection committee

The national tennis federation on Wednesday removed Chairman SP Misra and Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali from the senior national selection committee and replaced them with Ankita Bhambri and Vishal......

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

IMAGE: Chief selector Chetan Sharma. Photograph: Twitter The BCCI on Friday sacked the four-member senior national selection committee led by Chetan Sharma after the Indian cricket team failed to......

BCCI Makes Vijay Hazare Games Mandatory for India Players

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer who is still recuperating from the injury sustained in Australia last month, has been given time to return to domestic cricket. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI has made it......

Sudharsan to join Tamil Nadu squad for SMAT

IMAGE: Sai Sudharsan failed to make an impact in the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Guwahati, managing scores of 14 and 15 across two innings. Photograph: ANI Photo......