'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth......

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India and Russia on Friday called for an "uncompromising" global fight against terrorism without "hidden agendas and double standards" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is......

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

Govt terms Delhi car blast a terrorist incident; denounces attack

The government on Wednesday termed the blast near the Red Fort as a "terrorist incident" even as it emerged during investigations that Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the explosives-laden car,......

Reits to be gradually included in market indices, says Sebi chief

India’s market regulator is moving ahead to include real estate investment trusts (Reits) in benchmark indices in a phased manner, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, while asserting that the......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

How many firms are giving online app-based loans? Govt has no data

The Reserve Bank of India has issued several warnings that the public should not fall prey to such unscrupulous activities and verify the companies offering loans online and through apps.......

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

IMAGE: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. Photograph: /Daniel Cole/Reuters The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to......

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

'There is no denying that by hosting an Olympics, we will make a statement. It's a sign that you are a developed country.' IMAGE: India's flagbearers Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh during the......

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

IMAGE: Sunil Joshi, who played 15 Tests and 69 ODIs for India between 1996 and 2002, is currently working as the spin bowling coach for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI ormer India......

Sports Shorts: Navratilova sorry for transgender 'cheat' claim

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Martina Navratilova kisses her partner Julia Lemigova (left). Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Tennis legend Martina Navratilova......