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Russian President Vladimir Putin attended dinner hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday evening. President Murmu received Putin upon his arrival, who was...

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.' IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu delivers her speech at the banquet she hosted for Dr...

Sitharaman continues with the tradition she set in 2019, carrying the budget speech in a 'bahi-khata', which she used after dropping the briefcase tradition. IMAGE: President Droupadi...

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to an official statement. IMAGE:...

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on children for exceptional achievements on Friday.   IMAGE: 'Congratulations to our explosive young batter, Vaibhav...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ministry of Finance of India/Wikimedia Commons The halwa has already been had... With the Union Budget 2026, India's 74th, fast approaching, all eyes are once again on...

Here are the key numbers to watch out for in the Union Budget for 2025-26. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting...

The 'Halwa ceremony' precedes the 'lock-in' of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget, an official statement said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in...

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of...

As the year draws to a close, Rediff Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.  ...

'I felt that this, the entire event, was like my temple.''It was because of this overwhelming feeling that I thought I should accept the award and walk up on the stage barefoot.' IMAGE: President...