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Cyclone Ditwah: India steps up relief ops in Sri Lanka; toll rises to 212

Sri Lanka continued relief and rescue efforts on Sunday with India's assistance in the aftermath of catastrophic floods, landslides and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah that killed over 190......

'Ridiculous': India trashes Pak's airspace denial claim on Sri Lanka aid

India on Tuesday trashed as "ridiculous" Pakistan's claim that its request for using Indian airspace to send humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka was denied by New Delhi. IMAGE: India has......

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

'Bow, bow': Cong's Renuka Chowdhury responds to dog row

"Bow bow"! That was Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's quick response on Wednesday to reports that some ruling party members are seeking to bring a privilege motion against her for bringing a dog to......

21 injured as fire erupts at main venue of UN COP30 summit in Brazil

At least 21 people were injured in a fire which broke out at the main venue of the ongoing UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil's Belem, forcing thousands of people to run for safety. IMAGE: A......

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more......

26 e-com players say they are free from dark patterns: Govt

As many as 26 top e-commerce companies, including Zepto, BigBasket and Zomato, have given an undertaking that their platforms are free from misleading claims and unfair trade practices which......

Bank loan books report healthy growth in Q2

The pickup was driven partly by fresh corporate investment but more by higher working-capital demand. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes.......

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

'The informal sector can grow at a 100 per cent rate -- we have to plan big.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman Shri......

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

The 71st National Awards were presented at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 3, 2025. Photograph: Press Information Bureau The big winners of the night: Mohanlal, Shah Rukh Khan,......

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' IMAGE: Having retired from T20Is last year and Test cricket earlier this year, Virat Kohli has......

The pose that overshadowed Pakistan's victory

IMAGE: Muhammad Shahzad trolled after win. Photograph: Muhammad Shahzad/X Fourteen years after their last title, Pakistan’s golden era at the Hong Kong Sixes roared back to life. A commanding......

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

IMAGE: Dhanush Srikanth who made his Deaflympic debut at the age of 19 in 2022 in Caxias Do Sul (Brazil) and immediately made a huge statement by winning two gold. Photograph: SAI Media/X......

'I'm the only one who bowls at 150kph'

'A bowler who bowls at 150 knows that he is a king and he has to back himself. Not everyone can bowl 150kph. It takes real guts to bowl at 150kph and I have been doing this for the last five......

Jr Worlds PIX: Tanvi eases into Round 2 in 11 minutes!

IMAGE: Top-seeded Tanvi Sharma opened her BWF World Junior Championships campaign with a crushing win over Poland's Wiktoria Kaletka in Guwahati on Tuesday. Photograph: BAI Media Medal hopefuls......