Bangladesh moves closer to Islamabad, eases visa process for Pakistanis

The interim government in Bangladesh has simplified the visa process for Pakistanis to further strengthen trade and economic relations. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play; eases internet blockades

Iranian authorities have officially lifted the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, signalling a significant shift in the country's internet restrictions, the Islamic Republic News Agency......

India lists theatre commands, simpler defence procurement for 2025

India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the focus will be to roll out integrated theatre commands to boost tri-services synergy and ensure simpler and......

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors. Trump's turnaround......

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25

Following are the highlights of Economic Survey 2024-25: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Indian economy to grow at 6.3-6.8 pc in FY26, against 6.4 pc in FY25 India's economic......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

Big relief in TDS deduction on rent from Rs 20K to Rs 50K per month

In a major relief for taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an increase in the threshold for Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on rent from Rs2.40 lakh per annum to Rs6......

Tribunal orders liquidation of Go First

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday ordered the liquidation of Go First, the budget carrier that stopped flying nearly three years ago after being bogged down by financial woes.......

'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the biggest career hit for its stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan, and they are obviously......

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity. And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.' IMAGE: Demi Moore, right, and Director......

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot. Anybody who wants to make a comedy about a loony......

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Images from Day 6 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday. Vintage Djokovic mangles Machac to reach Melbourne fourth round IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his......

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive......

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.Juventus deal Manchester City huge blow IMAGE: Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with teammate with Kenan Yildiz after scoring Juventus'......

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday. France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw IMAGE: France's Michael Olise, left, is tackled by Oscar Gloukh of Israel during......

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

IMAGE: India's Virat Kohli in conversation with Jasprit Bumrah during the net session for Team India in Chennai. Photograph: BCCI / X Ask any international cricketer worth his salt and he would......