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Centre says no final call on Chandigarh proposal amid Punjab uproar

In the line of fire over its move on Chandigarh's administrative structure, the Centre on Sunday said no final decision has been taken on the proposal and asserted that it does not aim to change......

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

A document detailing major terror attacks orchestrated from across the border between 1947 and 2025 was released on Wednesday by NatSrat, a think tank, to coincide with the 17th anniversary of the......

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

As Pakistan's parliament prepares to pass the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, the Opposition has slammed the move as one that will shake "the foundations of the Constitution and announced......

When a sitting member openly protects...: Jaishankar blasts UN over Pak move

India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has......

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.' IMAGE: James Solomon with his wife and three daughters. Photograph: Kind courtesy James......

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff State chief ministers and finance ministers,......

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST rules and unawareness.' Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes.......

Will The GST Cut Make A Difference?

These changes certainly bring India's GST a lot closer to what an ideal GST would look like, points out Karan Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff During the global financial crisis,......

Gold, silver log record gains in H1 FY26 amid US economic uncertainties

Owing to uncertainties on higher inflation and muted growth in the United States (US), coupled with concerns around America’s rising debt and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the......

3 key drivers for the markets this week

The decision to hike US H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, trade talks and the GST rate cut will be the key drivers for stock market movement this week, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic......

Swiss Count On Federer To Escape US Tariff Bombshell!

Switzerland has been left stunned by the 39 percent import levy - among the highest of any applied under Trump's global trade reset, which went into effect last week. IMAGE: Switzerland government......

ISL Crisis: Desperate AIFF Willing To Take 'Pay Cut'!

If the minimum guaranteed payment amount is reduced, the AIFF would want financial support from the government to fund the national teams and conduct various tournaments. IMAGE: The Indian Super......

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

'Specifically, the annual guaranteed payment to the AIFF may be restructured or reasonably reduced to ensure commercial viability for prospective partners, while still safeguarding the financial......

Thakur re-enters Boxing Federation of India's election race

IMAGE: The Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association (HPBA) has nominated Anurag Thakur to contest for the post of president of the Boxing Federation of India. Photograph: Anurag Thakur/X Former Sports......

IOC Laments Indonesia's Ban on Israeli Gymnasts

Indonesia said last week it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. IMAGE: IOC faces diplomatic strain as Indonesia bars Israeli gymnasts.......