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PM Modi has our full support: US State Department

The United States stands strong with India against terrorism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'has our full support', the State Department said underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges......

'Direct threat to US': Trump sanctions Indian firms

The Trump administration has sanctioned entities and individuals from India involved in sales of Iran's petroleum and petroleum products, saying the funds from this trade support Tehran's regional......

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate......

FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian who killed woman, son

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of an Indian woman and......

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Expressing condolences over the deadly explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, the US said it continues to closely monitor the situation. IMAGE: Police officers and forensic technicians work at the......

State Bank of India readies plan to ease KYC process

State Bank of India has embarked on a drive to cut the Know Your Customer (KYC) process to a single one across its branches, a top official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been......

Why States Miss Monthly Spending Ceilings

CAG warns most states of fiscal imprudence as spending overshoots limits. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Most Indian states are bunching up their expenditure in the last month (March) of......

25K individuals to get SMS/e-mails from I-T dept for non-disclosure of foreign assets

The Income Tax department will start sending SMS/emails to about 25,000 individuals, who are part of the "high-risk" cases identified for non-disclosure of foreign assets in the income tax returns......

FinMin: No Directions Given to LIC on Investments

LIC's investment decisions are taken independently, following strict due diligence, risk assessment and fiduciary compliance. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/Reuters The ministry......

GST 2.0 bolstered momentum, economy on stable footing

The reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rates has increased the momentum in India’s economic activity both on the supply and demand sides, while robust agricultural activity —......

Iran takes a U-turn, drops plan to boycott 2026 World Cup draw

IMAGE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Friday, December 5. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters An Iranian......

IPL 2026: Why RCB released Liam Livingstone

'His high price tag was likely a factor in the release.' IMAGE: Liam Livingstone struggled in IPL 2024 -- managing just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, with a lone......

India women's team to get foreign S&C coaches

IMAGE: According to BCCI sources, Bangladesh men's strength and conditioning (S&C) coach Nathan Kiely is in talks with the Indian board and he is likely to join the COE. Photograph: BCCI The World......

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Prithvi Shaw roars back to form with an explosive fifty; Venkatesh Iyer produces an all-round show. IMAGE: Ayush Mhatre smashed a 49-ball 100 including 8 fours and 7 sixes as Mumbai beat......

FIDE WC: Harikrishna, Erigaisi play out draws

IMAGE: India's Arjun Erigaisi in action against Levon Aronian at the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Friday. Photograph: Kind courtesy ChessBase India/X Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his fifth......