Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan sparked a political row on Friday, with his party quick to dissociate itself from the comments while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party......

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up......

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

The Delhi high court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated......

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan.This is a perfect set of strategic......

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

‘The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,’ said an official. ‘The......

Air India may opt for IPO to fund recovery

Loss-making National Aviation Company Limited (Nacil), which runs national carrier Air India, may opt for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to finance its modernisation and recovery plans. The......

'It's a 6/10 Budget'

'The most important expenditure in the Budget that indicates employment generation is infrastructure.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post Budget media interaction in New......

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Three-quarters into the 10 years that Mr Modi had sought for transforming India, the 'output' numbers look impressive, but the key 'outcome' numbers don't show up much, if at all, observes T N......

Will Piyush Swain become Crorepati?

Hyderabad-based software consultant Piyush Swain, who became only the second person to win Rs 50 lakh in the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati-2, wants to keep the suspense on whether he hit the......

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

'With Tanu Weds Manu I discovered myself.' IMAGE: Aanand L Rai with his Happy Bhaag Jayegi team: Actors Diana Penty, Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal and producer Krishika Lulla. Photograph: Aanand L......

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Manipur take top spot in medal tally IMAGE: Karnataka's Dhinidhi Desinghu celebrates on the podium with her fourth gold medal from the women's 50m freestyle at the National Games in Haldwani on......

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors have not really made the contribution that they should have: Sunil Gavaskar IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar had word of advice for Virat Kohli, who continues to struggle with deliveries outside the......

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

The Olympics is a stage where dreams are made and broken. While gold, silver, and bronze medals are celebrated, there's a less-discussed realm of despair: Fourth place. It's a cruel position, a......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal during the Olympics men's hockey pool match against Australia in Paris on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India/X Manu Bhaker looks primed to become an India......

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

IMAGE: India’s Manu Bhaker adjusts her eyepiece. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Indian shooter Manu Bhaker kept herself on track for a hat-trick of Olympic medals, coming up with one of......