Pak drones sighted near J-K border; troops on high alert

Pakistani drones were spotted hovering along the Indo-Pak border in the twin districts of Poonch and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to activate their anti-unmanned aerial......

Suspected Nipah virus cases detected in Bengal; 2 nurses critical

Two suspected cases of Nipah virus have been detected at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal, official sources said on Monday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia on Thursday expelled a British diplomat suspected of spying after FSB counter-intelligence established his links with UK secret services. IMAGE: A view of the British Embassy in Moscow.......

We were ready for ground offensives: Army chief reveals new Op Sindoor details

Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any misadventure by the adversary will be dealt with effectively, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday, sending a firm message to Pakistan. IMAGE:......

Positive biz outlook nudges banks to hire for sales growth

Banks are witnessing a surge in hiring for sales staff in secured segments such as home, vehicle and gold loans as compared to the recovery category, driven by a boost in business growth, and a......

No Of Companies That Exited Sensex In 40 Years...

There were 18 exits from the index between 1995 and 2000. The pace has since dropped to single-digit exits over every five-year period. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The number of......

Rice exporters seek Budget sops to boost competitiveness

The Indian Rice Exporter's Federation (IREF) on Tuesday urged the government to provide tax incentives, interest subvention and freight support in the upcoming 2026 Budget to strengthen the......

Restrictions, penalties are last resort: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

The relation between a regulator and its regulated entities is collaborative and not adversarial with the common objective of maintaining the stability and credibility of the financial system.......

Afghanistan put three-foreign-league cap for top players

'This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.'   IMAGE: Rashid Khan, the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, is currently the captain of MI Cape Town in......

ITF to review wildcard process

'We acknowledge proportionate measures must be taken to prevent this happening again...' IMAGE: Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, appeared unfamiliar with how to play the sport,......

'Often Misunderstood' Rahul Makes the Difference, Says Pathan

IMAGE: KL Rahul scored a measured 29 off 21 balls as he helped steer India to victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan......

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Barcelona final

IMAGE: Federico Valverde celebrates scoring Real Madrid's first goal against Atletico Madrid during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on......

Social Media vs Stats: Harsha Bhogle's Take on Harshit Rana

‘I’ve had to tune my algorithm so I don’t have to read all that nonsense...’ IMAGE: Social media narratives are increasingly drowning out actual performance. Photograph: BCCI From the......