The Two Faces of India's Democracy

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.......

China's aggressive behaviour can spark crisis: US

Describing China as a "pacing challenge" to the United States, Defence Secretary Llyod Austin has told American lawmakers that Beijing's "aggressive behaviour" in the Indo-Pacific could spark a......

US provided info, equipment to India during China standoff

The United States provided some information, cold-weather clothing and some other equipment to India during its recent border crisis with China, which has adopted an increasingly assertive military......

Australian Special Forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians: Report

There is "credible information" that at least 19 serving and former Australian special forces allegedly committed up to 39 unlawful murders during the conflict in Afghanistan, according to a......

Windfall tax on crude cut; levy on diesel, ATF exports hiked

The government has cut the windfall profit tax on crude oil produced in the country while the levy on exports of diesel and ATF has been hiked, an official notification said. Photograph: Angus......

Core sector output slows to 20-month low of 0.1% in October

The growth rate in the production of eight key sectors slowed down to a 20-month low of 0.1 per cent in October on account of contraction in the output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products,......

Explained: How India's crude import sources have changed over time

India’s crude oil imports are coming in from a changing mix of countries, with the top three accounting for around 60 per cent of total imports. Photograph: Angus Mordant/Reuters Russia......

If India accepts Russian oil offer it won't violate US sanctions: White House

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said. Photograph: Angus Mordant/Reuters "Our message to any country......

Srikanth out, Treesa-Gayatri shine in Macau Open

  IMAGE: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand  seeded third, emerged as the lone Indians in the fray. Photograph: BAI/X India's Kidambi Srikanth was ousted in men's singles but......

Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarters at Macau Open

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth is playing his first competition since recovering from an injury. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha /Reuters Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's......

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the winner for Portugal against Scotland in the Nations League - League A - Group 1 match in......

PIX: Hungary score last-minute winner to oust Scots

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Sunday. IMAGE: Kevin Csoboth (No. 23) scores with almost the last kick of the Euro 2024 Group A......

Euro PIX: Scotland stay alive with draw against Swiss

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at Cologne stadium, in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday. IMAGE: Xherdan Shaqiri gets into stride to send the ball curling into......