China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

China on Saturday said it was resolutely opposed to the United States' move of blocking downloads of WeChat and TikTok apps and warned counter measures to protect the interest of Chinese companies.......

India's manufacturing sector grows sharply; sees record employment

India's manufacturing sector output increased at a sharp pace in June as new business continued to flow in amid favourable demand conditions and resulted in record upturn in employment, a monthly......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide market sentiments this week, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

India's manufacturing sector growth eases in May

India's manufacturing sector saw a slower growth rate for the second straight month in May but stayed firmly in expansion mode with global sales increasing to the greatest extent in over 13 years,......

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

There was no smooth surge in middle class prosperity for foreign businesses to tap into because of the Indian economy was mismanaged, argues Debashis Basu. Photograph: Nick Zieminski/Reuters Among......

Sindhu, Saina ready to fire in Thailand events

Now all eyes are on the two Super 1000 events -- Yonex Thailand Open (January 12-17) and Toyota Thailand Open (January 19-24) as the world's best return to action following a prolonged break.......

BWF puts out SOPs: No handshakes, mandatory testing

The apex body also advised "teams and participants entering tournaments during the European and Asian legs" to "not return to their home countries as many would then have to undergo a 14-day......

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

ATP, WTA cancel China events, including Shenzen Finals IMAGE: Australia's Ashleigh Barty won the WTA Finals in Shenzhen in 2019 Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters The two main tennis tours on Friday......

Hyderabad Open badminton cancelled due to COVID-19

IMAGE: Sourabh Verma won the Hyderabad Open men's singles title last year. Photograph: BAI Media/Twitter The Hyderabad Open badminton tournament, scheduled to be held in August, was on Thursday......

Badminton chief slams athletes on criticism during Covid-19

Disappointing to see members speculating about our sincerity and motives: BWF IMAGE: BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said the decision to go ahead with the All England Championships was made......