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Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia on Thursday expelled a British diplomat suspected of spying after FSB counter-intelligence established his links with UK secret services. IMAGE: A view of the British Embassy in Moscow.......

Maduro, wife to appear in New York court today

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear before a federal judge on Monday, after United States authorities confirmed that the case will be heard in the......

Russia demands swift return of nationals from seized oil tanker

Following the seizure of the Russian-flagged oil tanker by US military forces earlier on Wednesday, Moscow demanded that Washington ensure the humane and dignified treatment of Russian nationals......

'I was captured': Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

Venezuela's deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges during his appearance before a New York City federal court on Monday, according to CNN. IMAGE: Captured......

Venezuela issues Maduro-signed order to arrest US backers

The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain 'any person......

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Photograph: ANI Photo Assam has become the first state in India to directly venture into oil production, following the discovery of hydrocarbons at......

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......

India-EU FTA: Textiles, pharma, engineering to get major boos

Textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods, gems and jewellery exports will receive a boost from the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation European Union, according to......

Venezuela Turmoil Unlikely To Rattle India's Trade

'The immediate impact for India will be very minimal as the share of Venezuela in our total overseas production is very low.' Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters The geopolitical tension caused by the......

Deposit Rate Cuts Tough For Banks As Govt Retains Small Savings Rates

'The government's decision to keep interest rates unchanged on small savings schemes will certainly constrain banks' ability to cut deposit rates further.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Banks......

Shabana, Kabir Bedi In Real Life Drama

Kabir Bedi and Shabana Azmi come together in USA v Raj a drama based on Dr Raj Bothra, who was wrongly accused and faced 54 federal charges in the United States before being cleared. IMAGE:......

National Sports Governance Act Rolled Out

Sports Governance Act: Tier System for Athletes, Convicted Ineligible. IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The ministry mandates at least four Sportspersons of Merit, two of them......

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

‘This is a very sensitive matter and, at NRAI (National Rifles Association of India), we take the greatest impetus and focus on ensuring that we provide a safe workplace’ IMAGE: The federation......

20 Double Faults, 3 Points: 'Worst Ever' Tennis Debut Goes Viral

IMAGE: Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, appeared unfamiliar with how to play the sport, landing fewer than one in 10 first serves and needing her opponent to direct her to the......

India's women still dream of FIFA World Cup

'Under-17, Under-19 and the senior team have already qualified for AFC (competitions). If we do well there, obviously our dream of the World Cup is still alive' IMAGE: Ashalata Devi pointed out......

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

IMAGE: President of Indian Olympic Association PT Usha interacts with media during press conference after annual general meeting of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in Ahmedabad on Friday.......