'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.' IMAGE: Chinese President Xi......

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

After days of speculation and skepticism, a consensus was reached at the G20 Summit and the New Delhi Declaration was adopted on Saturday. Here are key points of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.......

Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

The Reserve Bank (RBI) resisted a 'raid' planned by some in the government to extract Rs 2-3 lakh crore from its balance sheet in 2018 to meet populist spending in run-up to general elections,......

ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party president and MLA Jayant Patil for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial......

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

RBI seeks details of select NBFCs' loan book growth

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought granular data from select non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on their loan book growth. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The details sought......

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted 100 per cent contribution from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) in the corpus of foreign portfolio......

Why There Is A Surge In Demat Accounts

The total number of demat accounts in the country stood at 171.1 million as of August 31. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   India's total dematerialised (demat) accounts -- used for......

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.' IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh with his trophy in Singapore on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Kerala tribal Minnu ready for India chapter

IMAGE: Kerala’s Minnu Mani is the only player from her state in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. Photograph: Delhi Capitals Breaking barriers and going against......

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Arsenal announce 12.5% pay cuts for players, coaching staff IMAGE: Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty......

No point discussing IPL in Sri Lanka right now: BCCI official

'The BCCI will not be in a position to say anything when the world is closed.' IMAGE: The IPL Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is keen to host the currently-suspended IPL but the......

BCCI clears dues of players; says won't let anyone suffer

'Neither our international nor our domestic cricketers will suffer.' IMAGE: A BCCI official said that the Board's financial stability helps in testing times when some of the other boards are......