Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Seeking foreign loan had forced Pakistan to 'bow' its head and make compromises at the 'cost of self-respect', Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said in a candid admission about the humiliation......

Two Maoists carrying Rs 7 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

At least 22 Maoists have been killed in encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh so far this year IMAGE: File image of security personnel carrying out anti-Maoist operation. Photograph: ANI......

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Security agencies have flagged a sophisticated "crypto hawala" network bypassing the country's financial safeguards to funnel untraceable foreign funds into Jammu and Kashmir, sparking grave......

Maoist with Rs 2 cr bounty among 16 killed in Jharkhand

Sixteen Maoists, including top leader Anal, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday, Union home minister Amit Shah said. Key Points......

STT hike on Futures drags markets down; Sensex crashes 1,547 points

"The Finance Minister's proposal to raise STT on futures to 0.05% is structurally negative for the capital market ecosystem, particularly F&O-driven businesses. "Higher transaction costs are likely......

Dragged by metal, IT stocks Sensex ends down 297 points

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday, snapping a three-day rally, dragged by metal, IT stocks and caution ahead of the Budget presentation on February 1. Fresh foreign......

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Domestic markets ended higher after staging a strong rebound, supported by an upbeat economic survey that reaffirmed a robust FY27 growth outlook and a well-anchored inflation environment amidst......

Rupee sees worst single-day fall in 2 months on importer dollar demand

The rupee witnessed its worst single-day decline in around two months since November 21, 2025, due to demand for dollars among importers, said dealers. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The......

Rashmika's Double Bill Drama On OTT

Rashmika's double bill drama, Tom Cruise on a deadly mission and lots more thrills on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists the options.   ThammaWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime VideoLanguage:......

Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Archer

'He's a good competitor, he comes hard at you so it was good fun.' IMAGE: England's Jofra Archer exchanges words with Australia's Steve Smith . Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Australia captain......

Head leads Australia's strong reply after Root's century

Images from Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Australia opener Travis Head hits a boundary on Day 2......

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

'I thought he was going to put him in a headlock the way he charged in.' IMAGE: Tensions flare as Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne went toe-to-toe in Sydney during the final Ashes Test, January......

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half. IMAGE: India and Pakistan players indulge in high-fives before......

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

IMAGE: Real Sociedad's Goncalo Guedes celebrates scoring their winner against FC Barcelona during their LaLiga match at Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain, on Sunday. Photograph: Vincent......