'India-Bangladesh ties under Khaleda Zia complex and strained'

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's rise had symbolised the country's "resilience" in reclaiming democracy after turbulent military rule, and she also strengthened the BNP, which was......

Pune land deal: HC asks if cops are protecting Parth Pawar

The Bombay high court on Wednesday raised sharp questions regarding the police probe into a controversial Pune land deal, suggesting authorities might be shielding Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief......

Is India Still Buying Russian Oil?

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Mohan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, December 5, 2025. Photograph: Press Information Bureau Indian private sector and......

Uphold Constitution and adhere to 'Lakshman Rekha': RS Chairman to members

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to uphold the Constitution and follow parliamentary norms while adhering to the 'Lakshman Rekha' as envisaged under the rules of the Upper House.......

Why MF Investors Can't Trade on Budget Day

Stock markets will be open on Sunday, February 1, the day Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils the Union Budget for 2026-2027, but mutual fund investors will be locked out. Illustrations:......

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments. Kindly......

Highlights of Union Budget 2026-27

Following are the highlights of the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff No change in Income Tax rates......

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The......