China Remains Jaishankar's Main Problem

'China is India's primary strategic challenge, which will not go away.' IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with neighbouring......

Shah Will Be Longest-Serving Home Minister

The immediate challenge for the Centre and the home ministry is to ensure the conduct of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and restoration of its statehood. IMAGE: Amit Anilchandra Shah is sworn......

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.''The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent......

Passing Contentious Bills Will Be Tough For NDA

BJP will find it tougher to push contentious Bills, especially those that would require Constitutional amendments, without the support of its allies and cooperation from the Opposition. IMAGE:......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

Half of top economists expect world economy to weaken in '24

More than half (56 per cent) of chief economists expect the global economy to weaken in 2024, with most saying the pace of geo-economic fragmentation will accelerate, according to the latest......

FMCG supply gridlock: Demand falls, inventory adds up

The supply chain for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies is seeing congestion due to persistently low demand. Photograph: Mansi Thapliya/Reuters This has led to an increase in inventory......

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IMAGE: Assam batter Riyan Parag's homecoming this year is special as his performance of 483 runs at a strike-rate of 153. Photograph: BCCI Riyan Parag, the hottest cricketing property to emerge......

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

IMAGE: The Hard Rock Stadium is to host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Photograph: Carlos Perez-Gallardo/Reuters The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of......

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

IMAGE: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as......

Durand Cup: NorthEast enter quarters; Mohammedan miss out

IMAGE: NEUFC beat Downtown Heroes to enter the quarters. Photograph: NorthEast United FC/Twitter NorthEast United FC advanced to the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup football tournament after a......

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

IMAGE: Action from the Durand Cup match between NorthEast United FC and Shillong Lajong in Guwahati on Friday. Photograph: Durand Cup/Twitter Home side NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) got their 132nd......