Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China and national security, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday.  IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S......

BJP targets Rahul after Trump attack; Cong hits back

The Congress on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for its allegation that Rahul Gandhi encouraged violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "cheap politics" should not be played......

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

The father of IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of using fake disability and OBC certificates to clear the civil services exam, defended her, stressing that she hadn't done anything illegal. Puja......

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Entry based on a QR code messaged on personal mobile phones, colour-coded paper wristbands for access to different zones, and a medical response preparedness reserved for heads of state helped......

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is looking to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years, Ravi Lambah, Temasek's head of India and strategic initiatives,......

Now, 5% uniform IGST rate on all aircraft, engine parts

The government on Monday announced the implementation of a 5 per cent uniform IGST rate on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts to boost the industry. Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters The decision,......

Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; SBI among biggest gainers

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty closed at new record high levels on Monday helped by fresh foreign fund inflows and buying in State Bank of India. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The 30-share BSE......

India's exports rose 2.56% to $35.2 bn in Jun

India's merchandise exports in June increased 2.56 per cent to $35.2 billion from $34.32 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Monday. Photograph: Fabian......

Moudgil shoots down mental barriers en route to Paris Games

'The competition is very high in India and the pressure situations we face during trials will definitely help in Olympics. I just wanted to be my best in trials, the fire to perform in trials and......

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Lakshya Sen had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England......

Post-Kohli -Rohit era: Young India eye series win

IMAGE: Shubman Gill-led side rediscovered its mojo in the second and third games to take a 2-1 lead with comprehensive wins. Photograph: BCCI/X Back to their collective best, a clutch of......

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

IMAGE: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is under probe for his bad behaviour towards coaches at the recently concluded T20 World Cup. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Pakistan seamer......

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar / X Sachin Tendulkar extended heartfelt birthday wishes to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, who celebrated a landmark 75th birthday, with an emotional post......