US withdraws from 'cesspool' UN human rights council

The United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council and condemned its "shameless hypocrisy" in absolving wrongdoers through silence and falsely condemning those committing no......

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday was questioned by lawmakers weighing his nomination to become the ambassador to India. Garcetti during his testimony gave a statement followed by......

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of 'indiscriminate rising' of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of 'coercion',......

China calls for 'lasting ceasefire', backs Pakistan

China on Tuesday called for a 'comprehensive and lasting ceasefire' between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to properly handle their differences through dialogue. IMAGE: Chinese Foreign......

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

'To simply let the rupee depreciate to any level according to market forces will not be in the country's interests.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Rather than letting the rupee......

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

There will be uncertainty about outcomes, but one must hope for the best, observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi. Photograph: Press Information Bureau   After......

Unfair deals? Lanka halts $1.4-billion Chinese port project

Sri Lanka's suspension of a project to build a glittering skyline on land reclaimed from the Indian Ocean has prompted China to defend its investment, in a test of Beijing's ambitions to fund loans......

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games Photograph: Kyodo/via Reuters Over 160 human rights advocacy groups have delivered a joint letter to the chief of the......

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China looks to Winter Olympics as chance for rare soft power win amid COVID, rights concerns IMAGE: Skater performance during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Issuing......

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it will be game over for Gukesh.' IMAGE: Can Dommaraju Gukesh make most of his advantage of playing with white in Game 13?......

Chennai, Delhi miss out: Gukesh will take on Ding Liren in Singapore

Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIDE/X India's efforts to secure a home World Championships match for D Gukesh came to nought with Singapore pipping Delhi and Chennai to claim hosting rights for the......

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

IMAGE: Shuai Peng's whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November, alleging that......