Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

The Maldivian defence force on Thursday said it will have operational authority over the helicopter given by India to the island nation and the civilian crew that will pilot it. IMAGE: Indian Navy......

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

The ruling coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives and the People's National Congress deployed anti-India sentiments and attempted to spread disinformation around this theme during the the 2023......

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China this week will hold the second conference of its Indian Ocean Region Forum, an initiative to bring together several countries in the region in an attempt to solidify its influence in the......

New Maldives Prez Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw troops

Less than 24 hours after taking oath as the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from his country, saying the Maldivian......

2 arrested in connection with seizure of Rs 5.63 cr in new notes

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested two persons in connection with the Income Tax department's recent seizure of Rs 5.63 crore in new currency notes from several individuals in......

Tata-SIA's 2-decade wait at departure lounge ends today

Image: A Vistara aircraft. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Facebook page of Vistara When Vistara, the full-service joint venture between the Tatas and Singapore Airlines, takes off on its maiden flight......

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

Raksha Bandhan is one of Bollywood's favourite festivals and these pictures on social media prove it.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Ranveer Singh/Instagram Ranveer Singh posted a throwback......

Why Sara Ali Khan WON'T think about stardom!

'Stardom, fans and all... How can you say that now? You have to have a body of work.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram Sara Ali Khan is one lucky newcomer. She has had two......

Will Jayasurya taste success with Pretham, IDI?

Vijay George/ Rediff.com brings the latest updates from the Malayalam film industry. He may be a National Award winner but actor Jayasurya has not had a a great year so far, thanks to School......

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Actress Neha Dhupia, who is currently enjoying a holiday in Ibiza, took to Instagram to slam her trolls.‘Hey.........

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

IMAGE: Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan will be a crucial player to put a stop to flow of run against rampant Aussie batters. Photograph: Kind courtesy ACB/X A stern test awaits Afghanistan as......

'Watch out for this Afghan star at the IPL auction'

Bowling has always been their strength, but Ibrahim Zadran (376), Azmat Omarzai (353), Rahmat Shah (320) and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (310) shone with the bat as Afghanistan chased down targets......

Under-17 WC SF: Spain's Tiki-Taka vs Mali's all-out attack

IMAGE: Spain’s players celebrate after scoring the first goal against France during their Under-17 World Cup match at Indira Gandhi in Guwahati. Photograph: PTI A battle of contrasting......

Pandey guides India 'A' to victory over Afghanistan

Skipper Manish Pandey continued his good form as India ‘A’ outclassed Afghanistan ‘A’ by 113 runs to record their second victory in the tri-nation One-day series in Pretoria......

Did Dawood Ibrahim threaten Afridi over Miandad spat?

Former Pakistan captains’ Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad may have resolved their differences after an ugly spat, but now reports reveal that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim had threatened......