India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Indian armed forces 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor but deliberately opted for a 'restrained' response and did what was necessary, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on......

Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

India and Russia on Friday unveiled a raft of measures including a five-year roadmap to build a robust economic partnership and address New Delhi's concerns over trade deficit even as Prime......

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

A security camp has been set up on a remote hill in Gogunda village, a strategically important location in the Maoist-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, to address the security vacuum and......

How Mumbai is using tech to prevent another 26/11

The Maharashtra Police are drafting a drone-use policy to strengthen security and surveillance in key cities, including Mumbai, as part of preparations against unconventional terror threats, a......

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

'Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.' State-run lender Bank of Baroda will be......

PSU banks write off loans worth Rs 6.15 lakh cr in last 5.5 years

Public sector banks have written off loans worth Rs 6.15 lakh crore in the last five and a half years, Parliament was informed on Monday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff "As per Reserve Bank......

Mutual Fund Equity Purchases Hit Record High In 2025

The continued MF buying has pushed the equity holding of MFs to over Rs 50 trillion for the first time. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Mutual funds' net equity investments have touched Rs 4.6......

Fino 1st payments bank to get RBI nod to turn SFB

Fino Payments Bank (Fino) has become the first such entity to get an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a small finance bank (SFB). Illustration: Dominic......

'Audiences Are No Longer Loyal To Language'

'Audiences are loyal to good content.' IMAGE: Kalyani Priyadarshani in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Small and mid-budget regional films drew the attention of moviegoers in 2025, offering stronger......

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

IMAGE: Gary Kirsten had led India to the 2011 ICC 50-over World Cup win and was the mentor of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans from 2022 to 2024. Photograph: BCCI Former Indian cricket team head......

Why Delhi Capitals didn't retain Faf du Plessis

'We felt it was time to move towards a younger option, someone who could bring a more aggressive style that fits the brand of cricket we want to play.' IMAGE: Faf du Plessis pulled out of the IPL......

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Haas, the smallest of what will be 11 teams on the starting grid next season, are eighth in the standings ahead of this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. IMAGE: Haas team principal......

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.' IMAGE: England's capitulation at the Gabba -- their 15th......

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

IMAGE: Nathan Lyon had described his mood as "absolutely filthy" after he was dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years in a home Test. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Australia's......