Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Smoke rises from a shopping mall which was hit......

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

China on Monday sought to play down increasing tensions with its Asian neighbours over the simmering South China Sea dispute and the eastern Ladakh border issue with India, saying its initiatives......

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

The Centre has allocated Rs 928.46 crore to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Union Budget 2024-25 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, a snip of over Rs 40.4......

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The Indian Navy carries out the TROPEX exercise......

Rupee trade: Two Russian banks get RBI nod for special vostro account

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval to two Russian banks for opening special vostro account for rupee trade. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sberbank, JSC VTB —......

India Inc braces for fallout of Russia-Ukraine crisis

Stocks of Indian companies with exposure to Europe fell on Tuesday amid concerns about the impact on their sales in case the Russia-Ukraine crisis worsens and the US and its allies impose economic......

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort,......

'What investors want is stability'

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.' Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters   Hemant Kanawala, Head -- Equity investments for Kotak Life Insurance, tells Prasanna......

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field   IMAGE: Paul Pogba has made just six appearances for Manchester United this season and an ankle injury suffered in September has......

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

IMAGE: Casillas suffered a heart attack in a training session on May 1 and spent five days in hospital. Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who suffered......

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: AS Roma players celebrate a goal (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters In......

UEFA open case against Man City after fans boo anthem

IMAGE: Scarf outside the stadium before the match between Manchester City and Sevilla. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff Livepic/Action Images via Reuters UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings......

Best of enemies: Blatter-Platini rift to shape FIFA election

- What's in Michel Platini’s head at the moment is how to take Sepp Blatter's job, and whether the Swiss can conspire to stop him. - Those who know Blatter say the future of FIFA after he has......