Did Modi really assure Trump on not buying Russian oil? Govt responds

Hours after United States President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him of cutting procurement of Russian crude oil, India on Thursday said it is broad-basing and......

'Friend' Modi Assured Me...: Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that his "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a “big......

Can't fulfil assurances like scrapping NEET: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday admitted that 'as of now, some assurances such as getting NEET scrapped', could not be fulfilled. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin with Dy......

SC asks HCs to submit details of pending acid attack cases

Terming tardy trials in acid attack cases as a "mockery of the system", the Supreme Court on Thursday directed all the High Courts to submit details of such pending cases across the country within......

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana’s liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have......

Pent-up demand boosted retail health insurance segment in October

Even as non-life insurers reported muted premium growth in October, standalone health insurers saw a robust 38 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) surge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This growth......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

The Dharmendra I Remember

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end. IMAGE: Dharmendra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/Instagram "No conversation with the actor, a Sher Dil, who in the 1976 film Maa......

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

IMAGE: Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Simply put, Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament. His incredible career straddled......

India assured historic medal at BWF World Junior C'ships

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrates after defeating South Korea to reach the semi-finals of the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championship 2025 in Guwahati on Thursday. Photograph: Badminton Photo......

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Nupur assured of medal

IMAGE: The 26-year-old Nupur Sheoran, who entered the competition directly in the quarterfinals, overcame a scrappy contest to beat Uzbek 4-1. Photograph: Boxing Federation/X aismine Lamboria and......

Niki Poonacha Earns Grand Slam Golden Ticket!

IMAGE: India's Niki Poonacha, partnering Pruchya Isaro of Thailand, earned a spot in the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open men's doubles. Photograph: ATP Challenger Tour/X India's Niki......

'Sorry we couldn't...': Rishabh Pant apologises to fans

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant disappointed with the bat against South Africa, managing just 49 runs in four innings with a best score of 27. Photograph: BCCI A dejected Rishabh Pant, who captained India in......

Chameera fires SL into tri-series final with four-wicket burst

IMAGE: Dushmantha Chameera picked 4 for 20 against Pakistan on Thursday, to help Sri Lanka book a spot in the tri-series final. Photograph: ANI Photo Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera claimed 4-20,......