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India, US in talks for mutually beneficial trade agreement

In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said "both countries pursue foreign policies based on national interests"......

25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Bangladesh

A 25-year-old Hindu youth, Chanchal Bhowmik, was tragically burned to death in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, on Friday night. IMAGE: Activists from various Hindu groups scuffle with police during a......

India advises nationals to avoid travel to Venezuela

India on Saturday night advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of the situation arising out of the capture of the oil-rich country's president by the United......

India reacts to US' 500% tariffs bill for buying Russian oil

India on Friday said it is closely following developments relating to a proposed American legislation that seeks to impose up to 500 per cent tariff on countries procuring Russian crude oil.......

Concerned about Venezuela: Jaishankar in Europe

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, marking the first strong public statement after the latest United States......

Sebi calls for sharper IPO disclosures on risk factors, valuation rationale

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday called for sharper disclosures in IPO (initial public offering) offer documents, particularly around risk......

SFIO questions IndusInd execs on accounting discrepancies

Private-sector lender IndusInd Bank had said the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) interacted with its officials this week and would send a written communication seeking specific details......

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

'India, being and remaining a sovereign nation, carries out foreign trade operations and purchases energy resources where it is beneficial for itself,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told......

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Next week’s three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The visit will also pave the way for......

Tax forms for charitable institutions set for overhaul

As the new Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025 moves towards implementation from April 1, 2026, the finance ministry is reviewing and simplifying the compliance forms used by charitable institutions.......

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the ministry of external affairs raised strong objections. The ministry even warned of legal action, saying the......

Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships

IMAGE: Bangladesh will field two rifle shooters, who will compete in a total of three events in next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships in Delhi. Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters......

Bangladesh to suspend IPL broadcast?

'The BCB announced the schedule for India's tour of Bangladesh because there was a sense of positivity but now we need to get an official confirmation from the Indian board as to why Mustafizur's......

Paes, Gopichand to join PM Modi in VBYLD 2026

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aimed at giving India's youth a "meaningful role in shaping the vision of a Viksit......

Mustafizur's exit: Azharuddin backs BCCI decision

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad after the BCCI instructed the IPL franchise to let go of the player. Photograph: ANI Photo As the Board......

Lalit Modi issues apology for controversial remark

IMAGE: On December 23, Lalit Modi posted a clip on Instagram in which he referred to himself and Vijay Mallya (right) as "the two biggest fugitives of India". Photograph: Lalit Modii/Instagram......