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......

Days after Trump's inauguration, Quad's strong message to China

In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States -- in a joint statement on Tuesday strongly opposed any unilateral......

Modi dials Trump, says 'delighted to speak to dear friend'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to work towards a 'trusted' partnership between India and US and advance global peace and security in their......

Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new academic roles at the University of Oxford in the UK and University of Stanford in the US -- both alma maters of the Conservative Party......

'If There Is No Money In The Hands Of People...'

'...how do they consume and contribute to GDP?' IMAGE: People walk through a crowded market in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters It is the time of the year when major discussions are......

Budget 2025: FM takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional ‘halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The government may save over Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion) on capital and revenue expenditure allocated towards new schemes in the FY25 Budget......

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

IMAGE: A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration. Photograph: BCCI Devajit Saikia was......

What's on MCA's agenda for Pune T20I?

IMAGE: India will look to bounce back and seal the series in the 4th T20I against England in Pune on Friday. Photograph: BCCI The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has put in place measures......

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss. IMAGE: 50m Rifle 3 Positions shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist......

Devajit Saikia set to take over as BCCI secretary

IMAGE: Devajit Saikia has been working as the BCCI interim secretary since Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. Photograph: BCCI Devajit Saikia filed his nomination for the post......

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

The ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into a newly instituted World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the many challenges and opportunities in the......