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India saw remarkable transformation in 10 yrs: UNGA chief

India has experienced 'remarkable transformation' in the last decade, United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said, underlining that his upcoming visit to the country will give......

US freezes foreign aid for all countries including India

The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its......

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders to fulfil his campaign poll promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy......

Third term for President Trump? Lawmaker moves bill

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the US Constitution to allow a president to be elected for up to three terms, a move aimed at facilitating a third term for......

US will now recognise only 2 genders: Trump

In a major announcement just after being sworn in as the 47th United States President, Donald Trump declared that it will be the official policy of the United States to recognise only two genders......

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com DIRECT TAX No personal......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report

Among major economies, India in FY23 recorded the steepest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, climbing 6.1 per cent, with China trailing close behind at 5.2 per cent, according to the......

AI to light the path at India Mobile Congress

The government is expected to outline a policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, beginning Tuesday, officials said. Illustration: Dominic......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

All the right moves must be made to keep boxing in LA 2028 programme: Lovlina Borgohain IMAGE: Boxing was not on the initial programme for the Los Angeles Olympics and a decision on its......

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

IMAGE: Bahadur Singh Sagoo. Photograph: X Asian Games gold-winning former shot putter Bahadur Singh Sagoo was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Athletics Federation of India's president,......

Jay Shah to head ICC for three years

IMAGE: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to take over his role in the ICC from December 1. Photograph: BCCI The ICC Board has recommended changes to the term of its Chair and Independent Director to......

Aus hockey player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of the team that won the men's silver at the Tokyo Olympics. IMAGE: Australian Olympic hockey player Thomas Craig......

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday. IMAGE: Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates with Australia's silver medallist Ariarne Titmus after......

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