Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

United States President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor. Rubio, 53, is considered to......

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

'One nation, one poll': What Kovind panel recommended

The Union cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind on simultaneous elections. IMAGE: Elderly voters show their......

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.' Reportage and Videos: Rediff.com's Hemant Waje, Satish Bodas,......

Govt appoints three new external RBI MPC members

The government on Tuesday appointed three external members -- Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya and Nagesh Kumar -- to the RBI's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee for four years. Photograph:......

C S Setty appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

The government on Tuesday appointed Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as chairman of the country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. Setty, currently senior most MD......

What industry leaders say on Karnataka's draft reservation bill

Infosys will comply with whatever regulations and guidelines Karnataka comes up with, a top company official said on Thursday on the proposed reservations for locals in private firms in the state.......

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five......

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

IMAGE: Mohammad Amir's selection has been criticised recently by former Test captain and commentator, Ramiz Raja. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Having reversed their decisions of......

How suspended Sri Lanka Cricket will curb political interference

IMAGE: SLC was suspended by the ICC for political interference. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Suspended by the ICC for "political interference", Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will soon......