Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and......

RSS chief criticises NOTA, says it indirectly promotes...

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat cast his vote in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls on Thursday morning and remarked that choosing the NOTA option indirectly helps promote an......

European cities see rallies backing Iran protesters

Protesters rallied in several European cities to express solidarity with Iranian protests against the regime, EuroNews reported. IMAGE: People gather on the streets amid anti-government unrest in......

ISRO Invites Indian Industry To Build Space Station

The Bharatiya Antariksh Station represents the next phase of India's human spaceflight ambitions, enabling long-duration presence in space, advanced microgravity research and technology......

Multi-Asset Funds Fastest Growing MF Category

'Multi-asset funds have cornered 30 per cent of hybrid fund inflows in 2025, reflecting a growing preference for diversified portfolios that combine equity, debt and commodities.' Illustration:......

Privatisation of banks unlikely to hurt national interest: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday allayed apprehension that privatisation of state-owned banks would hurt financial inclusion and national interest. Photograph: ANI Photo She said the......

Will Gold Price Cross 2 Lakhs In 2026?

'A breakout above 158,000 to 160,000 could trigger the next leg higher toward 165,000 to 170,000.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Gold prices have surged 73% in a year, crossing......

Inefficiency in MFIs leads to high interest rates: DFS secretary M Nagaraju

The reduction in the number of loan accounts and the outstanding amount during the last financial year is a cause of concern and stress for microfinance institutions (MFI), Secretary, Department of......

India keen to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

IMAGE: The Athletics Federation of India has recommended Bhubaneswar as the host city for the World Indoor Championships in 2028. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points The AFI is keen to host the......

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

'We need more events, more exposure for our riders. Olympic medals will follow.' IMAGE: Naveen John, the first Indian to join a professional cycling team, believes the timing of Pune Grand Tour is......

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

The Bangladesh players want Nazmul Islam to be ousted as Bangladesh Cricket Board's director along with apology from him. IMAGE: The Bangladesh Premier League and Dhaka Cricket League matches......

Davis Cup returns to Bengaluru after 9 years

IMAGE: Top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal will lead India's challenge in the Davis Cup Qualifiers tie against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. Photograph: Sumit Nagal/X Bengaluru was on Friday......

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Under player and public pressure, BCB was forced to act and removed Najmul as chairman of the board's finance committee. It is unclear if he remains a BCB director. IMAGE: The furore started after......