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Attari-Wagah border completely shut

The Attari-Wagah border crossing point between India and Pakistan was shut completely on Thursday following a week-long heavy rush of people from either side to cross over after the Union......

WHO hasn't termed B.1.617 as Indian variant: Centre

Taking umbrage against the B.1.617 mutant of the novel coronavirus being termed an "Indian Variant", the Union health ministry on Wednesday said the World Health Organisation has not used the word......

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours. IMAGE: Red Army troops race across a field to attack on the Southern Front,......

Covishield, Covaxin effective against 'Indian strain' of Covid, study suggests

Covishield and Covaxin -- the two coronavirus vaccines currently in use in India -- have efficacy against the 'Indian strain' and show "milder" illness in case of infection post vaccination, a......

'Bogus, untenable': NewsClick trashes Delhi police FIR

The NewsClick portal has rejected as untenable and bogus allegations levelled in a Delhi Police FIR against it, and said the proceedings initiated are "nothing but a blatant attempt to muzzle the......

FDI inflows jump 47.8% to $16.17 bn in Q1

Foreign direct investment in India jumped 47.8 per cent to $16.17 billion in April-June this fiscal on healthy inflows in services, computer, telecom and pharma sectors, according to government......

FDI drops 5.6% to $10.9 bn in Oct-Dec 2024

Foreign direct investment in India dipped by 5.6 per cent year-on-year to $10.9 billion in October-December quarter of this fiscal due to global economic uncertainties, according to the government......

Optimism in stock of Mahanagar Gas appears fully priced in

Mahanagar Gas (MGL) has just hiked prices for compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) in the Mumbai Metro Area. The distributor raised prices by Rs 1.50 per kilogramme......

Sensex, Nifty end marginally up on fag-end buying

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded from early lows to close marginally up on Tuesday following fag-end buying in energy, IT and auto stocks and a recovery in global equities.......

Rupee tanks 46 paise to close at record low of 78.83 against US dollar

The rupee plunged by 46 paise to close at record low of 78.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by persistent foreign capital outflows and a surge in crude oil prices.......

Bangladesh name new ODI captain

IMAGE: Mehidy Hasan Miraz will begin his captaincy tenure during the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka in July. Photograph: ANI Photo/span> The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appointed Mehidy......

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 44 on Monday, is surrounded by friends as he cuts a cake, in Ranchi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Johns/X 'Thala', skipper, icon, legend, trophy collector,......

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.' IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni whips off the bails in a flash to stump Sri......

Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

IMAGE: Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni went down as one of the most iconic captains of the sport. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was, on......

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudarshan in action in IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI......