US court upholds $5mn sexual abuse verdict against Trump

A United States Appeals Court on Monday upheld the jury's verdict ordering President-elect Donald Trump to pay $5 million for sexually abusing writer E Jean Carroll in 1996 and denied a retrial.......

179 killed as South Korean plane crashes on runway; 2 rescued

The South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that 179 people were killed and two people were rescued out of 181 aboard following a plane crash in South Korea's Muan region, Yonhap News Agency......

China defends Brahmaputra dam, says project won't affect riparian states

China has defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet saying that the project will not affect riparian states and safety issues have been addressed through......

In Kuwait, Modi meets Mahabharata, Ramayana's Arabic translator

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met two Kuwaiti nationals who translated and published India's two iconic epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana in Arabic. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US......

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024

After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets, driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth,......

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......

Gold slumps by Rs 1,150/10 gm; silver declines Rs 300

Gold prices slumped for the second straight session by Rs 1,150 to Rs 78,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on frantic selling by stockists and retailers, the All India Sarafa......

Draconian decision: Carlsen hits out at Anand, FIDE

For all his good qualities, he is not ready for FIDE job: Magnus Carlsen on Vishy Anand IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen called the officials "robots" who are not capable of making independent decisions.......

King Cup International: Lakshya Sen loses in semis

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen couldn't overcome the relentless Zhe'an Hu of China. Photograph: King Cup International/Instagram India's Lakshya Sen bowed out in the semifinals of the inaugural King......

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

IMAGE: India's top singles player Sumit Nagal's decision to pull out of ties against both Pakistan and Sweden was a bit baffling. Photograph:  Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Disillusioned......

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

  IMAGE: Paris Olympics silver medallist Neeraj Chopra. The World Athletics Continental Tour meet will be a chance for Indian athletes to earn world ranking points (category C) in home......

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

TN CM Stalin announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for Gukesh IMAGE: D Gukesh became only the second Indian to clinch the coveted prize after the iconic Viswanathan Anand, who owned the crown five times......