Trump Launches Trade War

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most US imports, with even higher rates for China (34%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%), escalating a global trade war.......

Even criminals...: SC orders DGPs to ensure custodial safeguards

Observing that even a criminal enjoyed certain protections, the Supreme Court has directed the director generals of police of all the states and UTs to strictly adhere to all safeguards available......

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Putin is keen on establishing a good personal rapport with Trump and anchor a meaningful US-Russia partnership, realistic enough to accept that Trump is as good an American president as Russia......

Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as FBI director

Kash Patel took oath as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Bhagavad Gita and spoke about how a first-generation Indian kid is living the American dream,......

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

'My advice: Don't mark your portfolio to market every day. Focus on survival.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Global equity markets are in a state of upheaval, and the panic is......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

How Sebi plans to ensure greater transparency and ease of doing business

Under its new chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has gravitated towards greater transparency and ease of doing business, setting an objective of......

Address grievance redressal promptly, RBI guv tells banks

'In this age of competition, we will not survive long if we do not provide quality service to our consumers.' IMAGE: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Photograph: ANI Photo Reserve Bank of India......

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Some actors are known for their style. Some for their versatility. Manoj Kumar is famous for his on-screen patriotism, which is so deeply etched in public memory that he came to be known as......

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood actors lent some star appeal. Janhvi Kapoor won the Best Actress award for her sports movie, Mr And Mrs Mahi.......

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

The 97th Academy Awards are days away, and there are some strong contenders for the top awards. Anora and The Brutalist are among the favourites but while critics may be divided in their Best Film......

Triptii, Rashmika, Kriti Party Together

Film folk didn't hold back from a midweek party, as one of Bollywood's most successful production houses turned 20. Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films threw a big bash and the gorgeous ladies showed up......

'Lucky To Play In Biggest Stadium In The World'

'One of the best aspects of the IPL is that every day, a new player emerges as a star.'   SEE: Gujarat Titans Skipper Shubman Gill. Video:Kind courtesy Gujarat Titans/X   Gujarat Titans......

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

IMAGE: AC Milan's Tammy Abraham celebrates. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Serie A might consider India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup, in an effort to broaden the......

GT skipper Gill on challenges of captaincy

  IMAGE: Shubman Gill speaks at a press conference in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/X Shubman Gill believes that a successful captain needs to keep his batting separate......

India can field three top quality teams because of IPL: DK

IMAGE: The Indian cricket team has been on a roll in white-ball cricket, winning the T20 World Cup last year followed by the ICC Champions Trophy this month. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters The......

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

From President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, cricket lovers across the globe flooded social......