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Texas governor orders freeze on new H-1B visas; Indians likely to be hit

The governor's order, in a red state that is home to thousands of H-1B visa holders, comes as the Trump administration has initiated steps to reshape the visa programme Texas Governor Greg Abbott...

2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points 2025...

'Bad neighbours' can't seek water: Jaishankar's warning to Pak

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to 'bad neighbours' and asserted that a neighbouring country cannot ask New Delhi to...

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.' Kindly note that this...

Meet Saee Jadhav, who becomes 1st woman Territorial Army officer to pass out of IMA

Saee Jadhav from Maharashtra's Kolhapur has become the first woman Territorial Army officer to complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, breaking the...

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Sentiment gains from the US-India trade deal have faded as renewed AI-driven disruption fears weigh on risk appetite, with markets worrying that Indian IT firms dependent on the labour arbitrage...

Sensex surged 2,073 points at close, Nifty ended at 25,728

Reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent enhances India's competitive position among emerging markets. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points From the 30 Sensex...

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Restoring weighted tax deductions and adopting a petty patents regime can foster firm-level innovative activity critical for competitiveness, points out Nagesh Kumar, member, Monetary Policy...

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.' Kindly note this illustration was generated using ChatGPT and is only posted for representational purposes. Key...

Competition may keep Colgate under pressure

Colgate-Palmolive India’s September quarter (Q2FY26) performance has reinforced concerns among brokerages about the company’s continued market challenges. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters...

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance.They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic...

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using...

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates with the IPL trophy after RCB won the 2025 edition. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Businessman Adar Poonawalla shows interest in buying RCB.  Many big names,...

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A...

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

Bangladesh’s exclusion from the T20 World Cup highlights how regional politics are increasingly influencing cricket in the Indian sub-continent. IMAGE: Unresolved bilateral tensions stemming...

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible. IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The ministry mandates at least four Sportspersons of Merit, two of them...

Indian men boxers get new coach

IMAGE: C A Kuttappa is no stranger to the role, having previously served as the men's head coach during both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives Dronacharya awardee...