Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific,......

'Could Ajit Pawar Have Known?'

'Everyone involved in this transaction must be punished and penalised.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pawar's wife Sunetra and son Parth.......

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box. IMAGE: Manoj Jarange Patil listens to Maharashtra cabinet......

A Big, Big Push for Defence Self-Reliance

Defence Procurement Manual 2025 lays down the guiding principles for revenue procurements in the defence ministry worth around 1 trillion in a financial year. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath......

'Govt And Banks Want Private Investment To Return In Force'

'Corporates now have multiple funding sources beyond banks, and many are sitting on large cash reserves.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff C S Setty, chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), in......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In......

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank’s expertise to identify gaps in EPFO’s investment strategy and fund management practices, including......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......