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Cyclone Ditwah: India steps up relief ops in Sri Lanka; toll rises to 212

Sri Lanka continued relief and rescue efforts on Sunday with India's assistance in the aftermath of catastrophic floods, landslides and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah that killed over 190......

Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said custodial violence and death is a "blot "on the system, and the country will not tolerate this. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com While hearing a suo motu......

EC likely to hold special SIR camps for sex workers in Kolkata

The Election Commission is likely to hold special camps in red-light districts in Kolkata on December 2 and 3 to address difficulties faced by sex workers during the ongoing Special Intensive......

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

United States President Donald Trump has said it is a "shame" that students from countries such as India and China have to go back to their home countries after graduating from top American......

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help......

Petro exports to US grew in October as other sectors slide

India's exports to the US contracted 8.6 per cent to $6.3 billion in October, while imports rose 13.9 per cent to $4.5 billion leading to a trade surplus of $1.8 billion during the month. IMAGE:......

Tenure of 16th Finance Commission extended till Nov 30

The government has extended the tenure of the 16th Finance Commission by one month till November 30. IMAGE: Arvind Panagariya, chairman, 16th Finance Commission. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

India does not do trade agreements in a hurry or with a "gun to our head", Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters He said India is actively......

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

'A deal will only be possible if India stops buying Russian oil -- but even then, New Delhi must not compromise its core red lines.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff India and the United......

'Where There Is So Much Infrastructure Creation, There Will Be Debt'

'We have created massive infrastructure in the past six years.' IMAGE: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant addresses the Atal Asra Camp, an initiative to provide secure housing solutions for......

National Sports Governance Bill becomes an Act

IMAGE: India's medal winners at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu......

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations.......

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

The most talked about feature of the Bill is the National Sports Board, that will have overriding powers to grant or suspend recognition of all National Sports Federations and even "collaborate"......

'Maybe Shreyas Isn't Liked As Someone Else Is'

'I want to ask Agarkar how Iyer is not among the reserve players if he is such a strong contender.' IMAGE: In 47 T20Is, Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,104 runs. Photograph: BCCI Former India......