Bangladesh formally requests India to extradite Hasina

Bangladesh's interim government of Muhammad Yunus has sent an official letter to New Delhi seeking the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina after the country's International Crimes......

India examining Bangladesh's extradition request for Hasina

India on Wednesday said it is examining a request by Bangladesh to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and that it is committed to ensure the best interests of the people of that country.......

Sheikh Hasina gets 21-year jail in corruption cases

A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in jail in three corruption cases related to irregularities in allocations of land in a government housing......

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Last week's column on the......

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing......

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.......

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing, observes Sukanya Verma. The Diplomat begins......

Film Body Wants Diljit Dosanjh Banned; He Reacts

IMAGE: Diljit Dosanjh with Hania Aamir in Sardaarji 3. Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has taken to social media with a......

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Two-time president Ajay Singh is seeking a third consecutive term.  IMAGE: Elections to Boxing Federation of India were originally slated for March 28 but were stalled by a barrage of petitions,......

Why Indian Chess Fraternity Is Upset

The All India Chess Federation did not utilise Rs 3.12 crore out of the central government's allocation of Rs 5.2 crore during FY25. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay   The Indian chess......