'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic......

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Faridabad-based Al Falah University had appointed three doctors -- two arrested by the National Investigation Agency and the third an alleged suicide bomber of the November 2025 Red Fort area blast......

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Authorities have started the process of profiling mosques, madrassas and people associated with their management in Kashmir following the busting of the 'white collar' terror module last year,......

Not drugs or democracy, but...: Kamala, Mamdani slam Trump over Venezuela

Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed United States President Donald Trump over the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his......

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......

Growth acceleration key to Trent stock's recovery

Trent reported decent margins in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) but growth moderated. IMAGE: Logo of the Indian fashion retailer Trent's flagship brand Westside is......

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.''Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store......

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

CAG warns most states of fiscal imprudence as spending overshoots limits. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Most Indian states are bunching up their expenditure in the last month (March) of......

Messi event organiser detained in Kolkata over chaos

IMAGE:  The GOAT India Tour 2025, promoted by Satadru Dutta. Photograph: Satadru Dutt/Instagram The police in Kolkata have arrested the organiser of the event surrounding Argentine footballer......

Pant fails as Subrayen takes five to put SA A in control

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 17 on Day 2 of the four day match between India A and Australia A in Bengaluru on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X Two cavalier shimmies, two well-timed fours and......

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

'I think the government has clarified its position. We are not going to play Pakistan, but we are going to play them in ACC/ICC events' IMAGE: ‘India will continue to refrain from participating......

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations.......

India's tour of Bangladesh postponed to 2026

IMAGE: India were scheduled to play three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs during the tour of Bangladesh from August 17 to 31. Photograph: BCCI India's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled......