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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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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,...

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...

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:...