Budget hollow, directionless; ignoring people's hardships: Opposition

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the budget speech given by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was also "non-transparent" as it gave no idea of the budgetary allocations for key......

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday. IMAGE: Finance......

Europe 'funding war against itself': Scott Bessent on India-EU FTA

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks come ahead of a high-level summit where India and the European Union are expected to formally announce the conclusion of negotiations on a......

BJP MP displays artificial legs in RS, appeals to Opposition

BJP member C Sadanandan, in a dramatic moment that caused uproar, displayed his artificial limbs in the Rajya Sabha while highlighting what he called the intolerance of CPI-M workers.......

Budget At Economic Crossroads

'We believe the truth is in the middle, and that India is at an important crossroads.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational......

Economic Syrvey flags India's siloed city governance model

Every million-plus city should be required to prepare a statutory 20-year City Spatial and Economic Plan, updated every five years, with three non-negotiable elements — a transport network plan,......

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Following are highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo GDP growth for next fiscal pegged at......

Economic Survey says US tariffs are 'most disruptive' in global economy

India must  build enduring national capabilities to deal with the challenging geopolitical scenario. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Swadeshi is inevitable and necessary, the......

Ready For Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali?

Vijay Deverakonda unveiled his intense look from his upcoming film Ranabaali, making his fans and followers deeply curious about what the film will be all about. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vijay......

Valathu Vashathe Kallan Review: Biju Menon, Joju George Are Solid In Underwhelming Thriller

Jeethu Joseph's Valathu Vashathe Kallan works better as an emotional drama than an intriguing thriller, notes Arjun Menon. Key Points Jeethu Joseph returns with yet another thriller in Valathu......

IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes

The IOC has expressed concern for the welfare of Iranian athletes amid escalating unrest, mass arrests and reports of deaths, saying it remains in contact with Iran’s Olympic community. IMAGE:......

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants outclass Mumbai, seal Eliminator berth

IMAGE: Gujarat Giants defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, in Vadodara, on Friday. Photograph: WPL/X SCORECARD Key Points Gujarat Giants beat Mumbai......