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Spoke to Modi, he's not going to buy much oil from Russia: Trump

United States President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about India's import of Russian oil, he told reporters on Tuesday after the Diwali......

Sitharaman, TMC MP Saugata Roy spar over Hindi speech in Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday lashed out at Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy for objecting to her speaking in Hindi on a bill, pointing out that the translation technology......

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

A day after she was suspended from the party following her "Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair" remark that sparked a political row, Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Tuesday claimed that she has the......

EC dismisses Trinamool charge of SIR-related deaths

A Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday alleged before the Election Commission top brass that around 40 SIR-related deaths had occurred in West Bengal so far, a charge junked by the poll......

Runaway bride: Bride elopes with lover after Varmala ceremony

The 'baraat' was received at the door with band and 'baaja', the bride and groom exchanged garlands. All seemed well and on track to happily ever after. Until the time came for the ‘pheras' and......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. We......

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.' IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu speaks at the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam,......

Janhvi, Malaika, Dia, Mini Speak Out

After its UK edition, #WeTheWomen event returned to Mumbai for its eighth edition. The festival of Glamour Gravitas and Grassroots was held at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra, northwest......

The One Thing Jaya Dislikes About Amitabh

'He is a different personality, maybe that’s why I married him.' IMAGE: Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhishek Bachchan/Instagram Jaya Bachchan gave everyone fresh......

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Meena Kumari in Baharon Ki Manzil.......

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Some interviews begin with questions. This one began with tears. When Syed......

'In A Relationship, We Must Help Each Other Grow'

'I enjoy making gestures, big or small, based on what makes my partner and me feel comfortable.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stage 5......

Shubman Gill opens up about recovery from neck injury

IMAGE: Shubman Gill training at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Photograph: BCCI/X Having recovered from a nasty neck injury, Shubman Gill is feeling good ahead of his comeback in the......

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana emphasised that her focus remains firmly on cricket. Photograph: Palash Muchhal/Instagram Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has put an end to weeks of speculation,......

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

IMAGE: Phil Salt and Virat Kohli gave RCB fiery starts in their season-winning campaign in IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI Phil Salt has opened up about his initial reaction after being picked up by......

Local left-armers throng India's nets in Vizag!

Apart from Jaiswal at the top, the middle and late-order batters too found it hard to put the left-arm bowlers away, particularly in the business end of the last two ODIs, robbing India of some......

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

IMAGE: Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior......