Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China, may cautiously welcome the American move,......

India to get F-35s, Javelin, Stryker combat vehicles from US

India and the US unveiled an ambitious plan to ink a new 10-year defence partnership and pursue co-production of key weapons and platforms with President Donald Trump announcing that Washington,......

Trump Announces F-35 Jet Deal, Billions in Military Sales To India

India and the US unveiled an ambitious plan to ink a new 10-year defence partnership and pursue co-production of key weapons and platforms with President Donald Trump announcing that Washington......

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

A peace keeping role for India is a distinct possibility.The Indian military has both the numbers and experience to carry out this job, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Ukrainian......

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

'If it doesn't, it will continue with measures to infuse liquidity, signalling a new cycle,' predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra meets Finance......

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Indian real estate sector saw more land deals in 2024 at over 2,200 acres as developers were looking to expand the business, according to CBRE. Image used for representation purpose only.......

Indian economy likely to be 'a little weaker' in 2025: IMF MD

The Indian economy is expected to be "a little weaker" in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Georgieva......

Is foreign exchange rate stability desirable? Not really

The recent depreciation of the rupee along with sharp fall in the country’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves has sparked a debate whether stability of the exchange rate is necessary and......

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post contender Sebastian Coe feels India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but competition will be tough with several other......

PCB seeks clarity from ICC over India's CT participation

IMAGE: India and Pakistan are in same group and could potentially play a second time in the tournament's super four stage. Photograph: ICC/X The Pakistan Cricket Board will seek clarity from the......

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

IMAGE: Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC ODI World Cup/X Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday......

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

'PCB has received an e-mail from the ICC, stating that the BCCI has informed them that their team will not travel to Pakistan' IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters......

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan as things stand'

'It is never BCCI's call whether to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. Nothing changes on that front.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj with Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan during the T20 World Cup match......