Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's plan to travel to London has hit a roadblock over some "uncertainties" and she is unlikely to move out of India for the next couple of days, people......

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

With Bangladesh descending into chaos, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina surreptitiously fled the country for London in a military aircraft on Monday and the army stepped in to fill the power vacuum,......

Interim govt is taking over: Bangladesh Army chief

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and an interim government is taking over, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced in Dhaka on Monday, in a dramatic development amid massive......

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, New York Times reported, citing......

Hunger in India came down to 13.7% during 2021-23: UN-FAO report

In what could come as a piece of good news, hunger in India — as measured by the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

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......

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?Rediff.com asked Dr Rajesh Parikh, director of medical research and......

Starc's Zingers Stun SRH!

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders secured their place in the IPL final with a dominant eight wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Scorecard Maintaining their top spot......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the first team to conquer away turf in IPL 2024, scripting a dominant victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This triumph wasn't just about breaking the......

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught by Ben Duckett off Tom Hartley's bowling. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Shubman Gill's Test cricket journey......