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......

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......

Uproar in Parl as Kharge raises Dhankhar's 'sudden exit'

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday mentioned the "unexpected and sudden exit" of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Upper House welcomed his successor CP......

Bengal on edge after rebel TMC MLA's Babri plan, NH-34 warnings

A fresh political firestorm gripped West Bengal on Tuesday as estranged TMC MLA Humayun Kabir doubled down on building a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad district and warned that......

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

India's labour landscape is undergoing one of the biggest transformation in decades. The government has consolidated 29 pre-Independence and early post-Independence labour laws -- many of them......

Hindalco net profit rises 21% to Rs 4,741 crore

Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries on Friday reported a 21.3 per cent year on year rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 4,741 crore in the second qua­rter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26),......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Banks may not require RBI nod for floating arms

For commercial banks to float subsidiaries, approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may not remain mandatory, according to highly placed sources. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters However, if......

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.''The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.''I......

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.' IMAGE: J P Thuminad, in blue, in Su From So. J P Thuminad used to paint houses. But he was always interested in the Arts and honed his artistic......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

'Be Thick-Skinned': Zaheer's Advice For Gambhir

'Accountability and appraisal are always going to be there.' IMAGE: Under Gautam Gambhir, India suffered a humiliating 2-0 whitewash against South Africa on home soil, their second home series......

How England loss spurred Harmanpreet and Co to WC triumph

India's campaign was on the verge of derailment after losing back-to-back games to South Africa, Australia and England. Against England, India were cruising at 234 for 3 before failing to surpass a......

'India must learn from NZ spin collapse'

‘They have got four (three specialist) spinners at their disposal. Most likely they will play three and it is a little bit like playing against a subcontinent team’ IMAGE: South Africa deserve......

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'At some point, we need to look at reviving the Champions League to shorten the gap between the end of the IPL and the auction and keep that excitement alive.' IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's......