Modi govt hiked LAC infra budget to Rs 14,500 cr: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India's budget for infrastructure on the border with China was increased significantly after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister. IMAGE:......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

ED to produce Kejriwal in court, seek 10-day custody

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in New Delhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday for......

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'What is this cryptocurrency? Is it a product? Is it a financial product? Is it an asset?' Photograph: Kind courtesy The Digital Artist/Pixabay Shaktikanta Das, governor of Reserve Bank of India......

'In an election year, markets flourish'

'Historically, the markets tend to perform well during election years as governments aim to increase spending and call attention to growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com About 36......

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid......

Sitharaman's pre-election budget shuns populism, boosts infra spend

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs 11.11 lakh crore spending on infrastructure and vowed to continue reforms as she resisted resorting to populist measures in Modi......

IPL PIX: Dhoni dazzles but CSK lose to Delhi Capitals

IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings played on Sunday in Visakhapatnam SCORECARD IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni entertained the fans with his late cameo against......

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.Saka double powers Arsenal to big win IMAGE: Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Burnley at Turf......

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite scores their second goal and the equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park, Liverpool,......

India's Paris dreams crumble: USA upset adds to agony

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X A profligate Indian team squandered chances galore to lose 0-1 to lower-ranked United States of America in its opening match of the FIH Women's Olympic......

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the match-winner for Arsenal in the Premier League match against Brentford, at the Brentford......