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'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

Inspired by Operation Sindoor, India's military action against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack last month, 17 newborn girls in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar have been named......

India responds to Pak claim of destroying India's S-400

India responded on Saturday to the Pakistani military's "provocative" and "escalatory" actions in a measured way and Islamabad is resorting to a wanton campaign of targeting innocent people and......

China denies sending military supplies to Pakistan

The Chinese military on Monday refuted reports that its largest military cargo plane has carried arms supplies to Pakistan and warned legal action against those spreading such rumours. Image used......

Ready to undertake any further missions if...: IAF

The Indian Air Force on Monday said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational, and ready to undertake any further missions if the need arises. IMAGE: From left, DGMO......

Jammu, parts of south Kashmir go dark after blasts, sirens sounded

Blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu region and south Kashmir as many parts of the Union Territory plunged into darkness on Friday, officials said. IMAGE: A civilian looks at the......

India, UK conclude landmark multi-billion-pound trade deal

India and the UK on Tuesday sealed an ambitious free trade deal along with a double contribution convention with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the landmark pacts will catalyse trade,......

ICAI to help Sebi in tackling financial fraud

Chartered accountants' apex body ICAI will be preparing a research paper to help markets watchdog Sebi in dealing with financial frauds. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff ICAI president......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Geopolitical developments between India and Pakistan, quarterly earnings and macro data will be the key drivers of stock markets in the holiday-shortened week, say analysts. Illustration: Uttam......

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in a circular dated April 11, 2025, warned investors about rising fraud and manipulation linked to the securities market on social media......

Startups face I-T department heat over funding through Singapore

The income-tax (I-T) department has issued showcause notices under Section 68 of the Income-Tax Act to several startups over funds routed through Singapore, seeking explanations for investments......

'Alaya Wants None Of The Nepotism'

'Alaya has kept her career disconnected from me in every way.''She wanted to achieve success by herself without any help or interference.' IMAGE: Pooja Bedi with daughter Alaya F. Photograph: Kind......

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.''We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.''After......

'Good Roles Are Playing Hard To Get With Me'

'Some people tell me you're playing hard to get. But I'm not. It's the other way around.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunal Kapoor/Instagram Kunal Kapoor has been in the movie business for over two......

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

US Track and Field legend Edwin Moses questions India's intent to bid for 2030 CWG. IMAGE: Double Olympic badminton medallist PV Sindhu and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh lead......

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

IMAGE: The PCB chose the UAE as a neutral venue for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which was eventually won by India. Photograph: ANI The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) plans to conduct the......

Overseas stars to quit PSL after Operation Sindoor?

The PCB, on Wednesday, claimed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will continue as per schedule despite the increasing cross-border tensions with India following the terrorist attack in Kashmir's......

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

IMAGE: The game started later than scheduled due to rain before the hill town went dark. Photograph: BCCI The IPL jamboree was brought to a screeching halt here on Thursday by air raid alerts in......

'True batters' outshine sloggers this IPL

'Those who are very good at playing along the ground are also very good at playing in the air in same direction.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill has been in fine touch without all the ugly......