2025 Marks India's Arrival As A Great Power

In a world fractured by uncertainty, India stands out for its policy consistency, paired with sustained ambition, points out Pritam Banerjee. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points 2025......

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday unveiled plans to have a strategic defence partnership and sealed an LNG deal as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed......

Putin's India visit: Rahul takes 'insecurity' jab at Centre

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government tells visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet the Leader of the Opposition due to its "insecurity". IMAGE: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul......

Problems won't solve by one power...: UN chief's dig at Trump

Guterres emphasised that global structures and institutions must reflect the complexity and the opportunity of the "new times and realities". IMAGE: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres......

Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support (MAS) intervention scheme for a six-year period (FY26-31) to improve global reach, visibility and competitiveness of Indian......

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

To meet its $50-billion export target by 2030, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to significantly scale up services sector, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and Global Capability......

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel,......

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

'Unlike the US, which is largely homogeneous, India has many languages, many demographics, very different discretionary spending, and very different digital maturity.' Image used for......

2036 Olympics: How India plans to boost medals count

IMAGE: India is aiming to win multiple medals in disciplines like aquatics and cycling at the 2036 Olympic Games as both these events offer over a 100 medals. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points......

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......

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.   IMAGE: Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the T20 Internationals against New Zealand after undergoing a surgery for......

BCCI mourns 'visionary administrator' I S Bindra

During his tenure as BCCI president, Bindra played a key role in strengthening India's position within the international cricketing fraternity.   IMAGE: I S Bindra passed away into the ages on......

India Open at IG Stadium exposes gaps before World Championships

India will host the World Championships for the first time since 2009, with the event seen as a key test of the country's ability to deliver large-scale international tournaments as it eyes the......