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Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion.They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill. IMAGE:...

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...

STT hike in F&O to deter speculative trading: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options trade with a view to discouraging small investors from speculative...

Trump invites India to join Gaza Board of Peace?

US President Donald Trump has invited India to be a part of the Gaza Board of Peace, according to sources. IMAGE: Palestinians seek aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald...

Govt to restructure National Investment Fund

The government will restructure the National Investment Fund (NIF), where money received from disinvestment is parked, according to sources. "That (NIF) architecture needs to be either partially or...

New national policy pegs Rs 200 trn investment in power sector by '47

The power ministry proposed phasing out the monopoly in the distribution sector by allowing multiple players in the same supply area, apart from promoting public private partnership and listing...

Budget 2026: What Mutual Fund Industry Wants...

Among its 27 recommendations for the Union Budget is this: It has suggested that equity investments held for more than one year and up to three years should be taxed at 12.5 per cent on gains...

One Snapshot To Track Your Savings, Investments

Sebi is working with other regulators to expand the CAS framework. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   India's banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) consumers may soon be able to...

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

The Budget reinforces existing missions like India AI Mission and National Quantum Mission but a lot more is needed to truly accelerate innovation. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points...

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.''You now have a living-room large screen available to...

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

IMAGE: Former national coach Vimal Kumar said there is a significant drop-off beyond India's top doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Photograph: ANI Photo Calling for a...

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029. IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on November 2,...

Rohit-Kohli magic falls short as CA posts $7M loss

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates with Virat Kohli. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Cricket Australia (CA) announced a net deficit of A$11.3 million ($7.34 million) for the 2024-25 financial year...

'Our anger has turned into desperation': Indian footballers demand ISL revival

IMAGE: India's football great Sunil Chhetri urged the game's administrators to figure a way out of the current crisis which has prompted top clubs like Mohun Bagan to halt training. Photograph:...