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Ukrainian delegation to meet Rubio today over US peace plan

A senior Ukrainian delegation is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday (local time) to discuss the US' peace plan to end Russia's war against......

Breakfast meet round 2: Now, Sidda to visit DKS's residence today

In an apparent display of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to visit his deputy D K Shivakumar's residence for breakfast on December 2, just days after the two broke bread......

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ram Temple in Ayodhya today

Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervour on Tuesday morning as thousands of devotees streamed into the temple town ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to ceremonially hoist a saffron......

President Murmu To Take Rafale Sortie Today

President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in the Rafale fighter jet from the Indian Air Force's Ambala base in Haryana today. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu after taking a sortie in the......

Will Nitish get a record 5th term? Bihar to decide today

People of Bihar wait with bated breath for Friday's counting of votes polled in the recent assembly elections, which will decide whether Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar, the state's......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

Will RBI Cut Rates In December MPC Meet?

'Rate cut looks unlikely and there is reason to believe that the cycle is over.' IMAGE: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addresses the SBI Banking Economics Conclave in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI Video......

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

These losses increase insurance premiums for customers and reduce insurer margins on the other. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The insurance industry has been witnessing Rs 8,000 crore to......

Raj Nidimoru's Sister Welcomes Samantha Into The Family

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheetal Nidimoru/Instagram Raj Nidimoru's sister Sheetal Nidimoru welcomed his new bride Samantha Ruth Prabhu into the family with a warm note on social media. She also......

Janhvi, Malaika, Dia, Mini Speak Out

After its UK edition, #WeTheWomen event returned to Mumbai for its eighth edition. The festival of Glamour Gravitas and Grassroots was held at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra, northwest......

Shah Rukh-Kajol's DDLJ Now Lives In London

IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil the bronze statue in London. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of their iconic characters,......

Dharmendra Passes Away

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram After being unwell for several days, Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24. He would have turned 90 on December 8. The movie legend had been......

Yami Slams A Trend That Feels Like 'Extortion'

'This so-called trend of giving money in the disguise of marketing a film to ensure good 'hype' is created or else 'they' will continuously write negative things (even before the film is released)......

Markram Reveals What Fueled South Africa's 359-Run Chase

Runs only matter if you win games, I felt responsible for first ODI loss, says Aiden Markram IMAGE: Aiden Markram, whose 110 on Wednesday set the stage for South Africa's four-wicket win in a......

'Keep your feet...' Sreejesh chides wards after QF win

'I sweetly made them understand that it was not final. To keep your feet on the ground is most important and we need to focus on the next match.' IMAGE: PR Sreejesh's boys bounced back from a goal......

'Call Me Chucky': The Max Show At Qatar F1 Grand Prix

'I didn't expect to win today, that's for sure.' IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Qatar Grand Prix in Doha on Sunday. Photograph: Mohammed Salem/Reuters Formula One......

Man City's Haaland fastest to 100 Premier League goals

IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland achieved the feat in 111 games, 13 fewer than the previous fastest centurion Alan Shearer. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Manchester City's Erling Haaland......

Arjun Erigaisi stuns Anand to win Jerusalem Masters

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi struck in the first Blitz tie-break match by winning with the white pieces to take a decisive lead in the fixture. Photograph: Micha Walusza/FIDE Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi......