Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 without any preconditions, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr......

Space Industry Thrilled With FM Plans

'The scrapping of import duty would help Indian companies compete in international markets, thus paving the way for India becoming a space manufacturing hub for the world.' IMAGE: India became the......

Police name person of interest in Sudiksha Konanki case

US authorities have identified a 24-year-old man as person of interest in the case of a 20-year-old Indian student who went missing during a spring break visit to the Dominican Republic.......

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

The Congress on Friday launched a multi-pronged attack on the government over a video of a restaurant chain owner purportedly "apologising" to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for voicing......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

Good or bad? Rate Sitharaman's pre-poll Budget!

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim budget -- her sixth overall -- ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.   IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

Indian economy witnessed profound positive transformation in last 10 years: FM

The Indian economy has witnessed a profound positive transformation in the last 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sitharaman......

GST collection at record Rs 1.40 lakh cr in Jan: FM

GST collections touched a record of Rs 1.40 lakh crore in January on rapid economic recovery, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI Photo In her 2022-23 Budget......

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

IMAGE: After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026. Photograph: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images After......

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

IMAGE: Umpire Rudi Koertzen poses with a trophy presented to him. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images Former South African international umpire Rudi Koertzen was killed in a car crash on......