Broad consensus reached on restoring LAC situation: Rajnath

A broad consensus has been achieved by India and China on restoring the 'ground situation' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) pursuant to talks, including for patrolling and grazing cattle in......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant......

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Pakistan on Thursday launched a multi-mission communication satellite for faster internet connectivity with the help of its all-weather ally China, making it Islamabad's second satellite to be sent......

Healthy FDI inflows into India to continue in 2025

India, averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on......

Fair trade, focus on manufacturing, infra on steel firms' Budget wish list

India's leading steel companies hope the Modi 3.0 Budget will continue the massive capital expenditure currently underway, focusing on infrastructure development, manufacturing, and fair trade.......

AI Policy Draft Expected in 5-6 Months

'At present, we are conducting internal consultations with legal minds and other stakeholders.''Once we have a reasonable draft, we'll then engage in broader consultations.' IMAGE: Kindly note the......

Union Budget 2024-25: MSMEs bat for Rs 5,000 crore export booster

India SME Forum, an organisation for small and medium businesses, has called for creating a dedicated fund of Rs 5000 crore for the export capacity development, promotion, and marketing of Micro,......

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Boxing's future hangs in balance after Asian body votes in favour of IBA IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BFI/X Boxing's already uncertain......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

IMAGE: Cricket featured in the Hangzhou Games in China last year but wasn't part of the 2018 Games in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. Photograph: ICC/X The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)......

South Korea to replace China as hosts of Asia Cup 2023

IMAGE: South Korea have come into the fray following China's back out due to the latter's efforts to follow a zero-COVID policy. Photograph: BCCI South Korea will launch a bid to host the......

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

IMAGE: Reliance director Nita Ambani leads the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate's philanthropic arm, Reliance Foundation. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters India's most valuable company, Reliance,......