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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options trade with a view to discouraging small investors from speculative...

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points 2025...

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.' IMAGE: Indian Army personnel...

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.' IMAGE: A Jash-e-Mohammad building in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, on May 7, 2025 after it was hit by an Indian missile...

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It is said that over 57 million people are living with...

This Budget positions India's taxation ideology as not merely a revenue source but as a strategic catalyst for growth, inclusion and long-term confidence. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala...

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead. IMAGE: Customers buy fruits and vegetables at an evening...

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns,...

A new global study on Wednesday listed India among the top fintech hotspots alongside the US and the UK. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff The World Economic Forum study, released at its Annual...

'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh for Rediff National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) is...

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.' IMAGE: Abhimanyu Mishra...

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra...

'I don't know exactly what I would be doing a few years down the line, but I hope I can contribute to Bharat in some way.' IMAGE Archana Girish Kamath was India's lone victor against Germany,...

Andrea Binaghi, who has headed the Italian tennis federation (FITP) since 2001, pointed to reforms over the last 10-15 years to decentralise the coaching system and offer more financial, technical...

IMAGE: Paris Paralympics Silver Medalist Pranav Soorma receives a warm welcome on his return to the country, at IGI Airport in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo Club throw silver medallist at the...