Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top......

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

'Following these engagements and sustained US pressure, Indian refiners are signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil, a consequential shift that directly undermines Moscow's ability to......

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

The Supreme Court on Monday said there was "no contravention of law" while accepting a clean chit given by its special investigation team to Vantara, the zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

Insurance fee may be cut in phases

The high level coordination committee on financial markets, which consists of financial sector regulators, is likely to opt for a phased reduction in the commission paid to insurance agents. When......

RBI not to clear 30 foreign VCFs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to put on hold approvals for about 30 foreign venture capital funds (VCFs) wanting to invest in the real estate sector. At a recent meeting of the high......

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

IMAGE: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. Photograph: /Daniel Cole/Reuters The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to......

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

'There is no denying that by hosting an Olympics, we will make a statement. It's a sign that you are a developed country.' IMAGE: India's flagbearers Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh during the......

ODI World Cup in India: Pakistan await security delegation nod

IMAGE: With two months to go, the Pakistan team is still awaiting clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected......

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

IMAGE: PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue during the ICC meetings in Durban. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will......

ICC's Cricket Committee 'concerned' about quality of Test pitches

'The committee also discussed a number of other issues relating to Test cricket, believing a coordinated approach to the marketing of Test cricket was needed, and also expressing concern about the......