China hikes defence budget, 3 times higher than India

China on Wednesday announced a 7.2 per cent increase of its national defence budget totalling to USD 249 billion this year amid its hectic efforts to modernise armed forces, including fast paced......

Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid growing rift with Cong

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor posted a selfie with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on Tuesday, and......

USAID funded 7 projects in India not related to voter turnout: Govt

Amid a raging political controversy over US Agency for International Development's alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the finance ministry has disclosed that......

Reciprocal tariffs against India from April 2: Trump

United States President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries, terming them as “very unfair” and announced reciprocal tariffs from April 2 on......

India's manufacturing sector growth slips to 14-month low in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 14-month low in February amid softer increase in new orders and production, a monthly survey said on Monday. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhari/Reuters......

Gold loan offtake stays strong amid retail loan moderation in January

The gold loan portfolio of banks continued to show strong off-take with 76 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in January 2025 amid moderation in retail credit — especially in the unsecured......

Buy dips in auto stocks amid Tesla's India debut, Trump tariffs: Analysts

Risks emerging from the US have left automotive investors worried. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on automotive imports, while global electric carmaker Tesla has taken......

Muthoot, Manappuram Finance may shine amid rising gold prices: Analysts

A lower risk appetite among investors has driven gold, traditionally a safe-haven asset, to record highs so far this year. Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Heinz-Peter......

Childhood coach defends Shami for not observing Roza

IMAGE: The 34-year-old player was seen consuming an energy drink during the semi-final against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, ,March 4. Photograph: Mohammed......

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

The Congress on Monday reprimanded its spokesperson Shama Mohamed for fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and asked her to delete her social media posts in which she made the......

Check Out Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

IMAGE: Young fans pose with the trophy during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour in Taxila and Khanpur, Pakistan, in November. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket Board/X Big time cricket returns......

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Dressed nattily in a white T-shirt and black tracks, Rohit Sharma got down from his car, and walked towards his teammates at the departure lounge amid loud calls of 'Rohit bhai' and 'Rohit sir' by......

No 'Pakistan' On India Jersey

IMAGE: The BCCI has refused to have 'Pakistan' -- the host nation for the 2025 Champions Trophy -- printed on Team India's official jersey for the tournament. Photograph: Adidas India/Instagram......