India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first......

India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal

India and Russia are expected to unveil a major nuclear energy partnership during Vladimir Putin's visit, potentially involving Russian small modular reactors and expanded cooperation as India......

Congress reaches out to ex-ally KC-M after UDF win in Kerala local polls

A day after the United Democratic Front's massive victory in the civic body polls, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunny Joseph said on Sunday that Kerala Congress-Mani, once a major......

Kerala civic polls: BJP cracks Left citadel, Tharoor hails victory

In a morale-boosting show ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, Congress-led United Democratic Front on Saturday secured a decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, dealing a blow to the Left......

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation To Combat Fraud

It will enable real-time intel sharing among banks and other financial sector participants to strengthen customer protection against digital fraud. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Similar......

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes.He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the......

'Rising loan appeal hits corporate bond market's momentum'

India’s corporate bond market, driven by public sector undertaking (PSU) banks and financial institutions last year, is losing momentum since the second quarter of FY26. Illustration used for......

Coming Soon! Prada's Made in India Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform. IMAGE: Kolhapuri chappals were spotted at the Prada Spring-Summer 2026......

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

IMAGE: Satadru Dutta began his professional career in finance, working at Investmart -- later known as IL&FS Securities -- near Elgin Road in early 2000s. Photograph: Satadru Dutta/Instagram......

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

IMAGE: Fans take pictures inside a temporary museum honouring Lionel Messi's long career ahead of his India tour, in Kolkata, on December 11, 2025. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters Argentine......

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

'India is quickly becoming the beating heart of modern chess, and its role as an economic power is more and more visible.' IMAGE: Goa to host the 2025 World Corporate Chess Championship with FIDE.......

'Cancelled our honeymoon to see Messi'

Video: ANI It was a mega fan frenzy in Kolkata as thousands turned up to catch a glimpse of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who arrived in the city in the early hours on Saturday. IMAGE: Fans......

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

A key blow for JioStar came from an unlikely source -- the Indian government's ban on real-money gaming, the sector that had become cricket's biggest advertiser. IMAGE: The International Cricket......