Bengal minister Firhad Hakim defends Muslim population remarks

Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, has defended his remarks on the Muslim population in the state and India, saying he is a diehard secular and patriotic......

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

A batch of Indian nationals, who returned to their homeland on Saturday after being evacuated from crisis-hit Syria, recalled the panic situation they faced in that country but praised the Indian......

Over 2,000 cases of attack against Hindus in Bangladesh: Report

The Centre for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights (CDPHR) on Friday presented a report on the state of minorities in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August......

India to patrol Depsang up to historic limits: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that security forces would be going to all patrolling points in Depsang in Ladakh and also to the eastward limit which are historically been......

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Front-line indices have tumbled over 10 per cent from their recent peaks......

Air India places order to buy 100 more Airbus aircraft

Private carrier Air India on Monday announced placing an order to purchase 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 wide-body A350 and 90 narrow-body A320 family aircraft including A321neo.  ......

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in......

'GDP Numbers Will Be A Distant Memory'

Latest GDP growth numbers a one-off development and not the beginning of a trend, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   India's second-quarter GDP growth......

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases. IMAGE: Karan Johar with Adar Poonawalla in Switzerland.......

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans wave flags before the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final at The Oval, June 18, 2017. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters The deadlock over the hosting of next year's......

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

IMAGE: India snatched a draw in the rain-blighted third Test in Brisbane despite yet another top order debacle. Photograph: BCCI A jailbreak at the Gabba has brought a palpable sense of......

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Photograph and Video: ANI Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned home to an enthusiastic reception as hundreds of eager fans, and officials from the Tamil Nadu government and the......

Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players: V Anand

IMAGE: Newly crowned World Champion D Gukesh addresses the media following his historic win. Photograph: FIDE / X India ran out of superlatives in hailing history-maker D Gukesh after he became......

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Sunil Chhetri creates history, becomes oldest hat-trick scorer in ISL in Bengaluru's win IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history. Photograph: ISL/X The......