Japan Gets Its First Lady Prime Minister

IMAGE: Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi reacts as she is applauded after being elected as prime minister, October 21, 2025, here and below. Photograph: Kim......

China displays new missiles, weapons as Xi hosts Putin, Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is “unstoppable” as the country's military displayed for the first time some of its brand-new weapons,......

Bengaluru techie orders Rs 1.86L phone online, gets tile

A software engineer claimed that he found a piece of tile inside the box of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone delivered to him after he ordered it online for Rs 1.86 lakh, police said on Friday.......

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.   Knot My Leader IMAGE: Anti-Trump activists hold onto ropes tied around a person wearing a cutout mask of US President Donald J......

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

India’s merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush......

Why investors are bullish about hospital stocks

While Q2FY26 is expected to be mildly disappointing for the hospital sector, there’s a lot of investor optimism for the future. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This comes after a favourable......

Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 45k cr by FY30

South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Co president &  CEO Jose Munoz on Wednesday said the company's Indian arm will invest Rs 45,000 crore by FY30, aiming to make India its second-largest region......

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years. IMAGE: Hyundai......

The World Plays Squid Games Again

With the third and final season out, fans across the world are playing the Squid Games again. We catch up with the excitement. Photograph: Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters People join in a skipping rope......

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.''As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Khushi Mukherjee/Instagram......

Deaflympics: India's air rifle mixed teams win gold, bronze

IMAGE: Dhanush Srikanth and Mahit Sandhu clinched gold by overcoming the South Korean duo of Jeon Dain and Kim Woorim. Photograph: NRAI/Instagram Indian shooters continued their domination at the......

Indian boxers on a roll at World Cup Finals

IMAGE: India's Hitesh Gulia advaced to the semifinals in the 70kg category with an upset win over Asian Games champion Sewon Okazawa of Japan. Photograph: Boxing Federation of India/X Young......

Indian archers shine on first day of Asian C'ships

IMAGE: In the women's recurve section, Anshika Kumari emerged as the top Indian with 660 points, securing fifth position overall. Photograph: Khelo India/X Unheralded Yashdeep Bhoge upstaged the......

Historic! Ankita, Dhiraj shine! India sweep golds at Asian C'ships

IMAGE: Indian recurve men stun Korea in shoot-off to end 18-year wait for Asian gold. Photograph: World Archery Asia/Instagram The Indian men's recurve team produced its most stirring performance......

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

In men's 10m air pistol, Abhinav Deshwal, who equalled the Qualification World Record, won silver to take India's medal tally in shooting to seven after two days of competition.   IMAGE: Anuya......