Will empower Muslim women: Govt tables Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition's allegations that the rights of Muslims were being snatched away. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo While......

Govt may approve Rs 45K cr deal to buy 156 desi LCH for Army, IAF

The Union Cabinet is likely to soon give its nod for a deal to acquire 145 light combat helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. IMAGE: Indian Army’s......

India-Belgium Defence Ties On Anvil

IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Princess Astrid of Belgium in New Delhi, March 3, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo   India and Belgium on Monday explored potential defence......

Modi visits RSS HQ for 1st time since becoming PM

In his first visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur after becoming the prime minister 11 years ago, Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Sangh as the banyan tree' of......

What Tech Risks Will the World Face in 2025?

While advancements in biotechnology hold immense promise for health and innovation, they also come with significant risks if misused. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Slowdown Is Neither Surprising Nor Inexplicable

'If tax-and-spend was expected to trickle down, it has failed; India's rural wages are stagnant, which has wrecked consumption growth,' points out Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic......

Taxes comprise 66 paise of every rupee in govt coffer

For every rupee in the government coffer, the biggest pie of 66 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the Union Budget 2025-26 documents. Illustration: Dominic......

Budget 2025: Consumption-related stocks likely to see further gains

Market reaction to the Union Budget was overall neutral. The income tax “gift” wasn’t enough to move the needle. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was some apparent......

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

IMAGE: Las Palmas' Jasper Cillessen makes a save during the match against FC Barcelona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters LaLiga......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......