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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......

Worrying! 13 of world's top 20 most polluted cities in India

Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Air pollution remains a serious......

India slaps 150% tariff on US alcohol, not helping: White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, while lamenting the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States, referred to the tariffs imposed by India on American alcohol and......

Climate change: 'World in worse situation'

Climate impacts are unfolding faster than expected and scientists have been surprised by the speed of temperature rise, the chief of the United Nations' climate science panel has said. IMAGE: A......

Kathua killings spark protests; Union minister hints at terror link

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday pointed to the involvement of terrorists in the killing of three civilians in a remote area in Billawar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. Image......

Sensex, Nifty pare gains to close lower on fag-end selling

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a volatile session on Monday dragged by selling in industrials and oil & gas shares. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The 30-share BSE......

An insurer can now effectively manage market volatility

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (Irdai’s) decision to allow insurers to hedge risks through equity derivatives will help them manage market volatility and......

India looks for good trade agreement with US: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India is looking for a "good" trade agreement with the US to promote economic growth and ensure smooth supply chains. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Shoe pinches for most large footwear companies

Footwear companies were among the weakest performers in the consumer discretionary sector during the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25. Photograph: Joseph Campbell/Reuters The combined......

Why health insurance premium growth is in slow lane

Health insurance premium growth has slowed after touching record highs during the Covid-19 pandemic due to tapering demand from retail consumers amid affordability issues. Illustration: Dominic......

Guess How Much Kapil Sharma Gets Paid!

IMAGE: Kapil Sharma, Archana Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek and Rajiv Thakur on The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show season 3. Whether his Netflix show makes us laugh or not,......

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic was beaten by lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden on Saturday.......

Bold is beautiful for fearless 'Guru Gambhir'

India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes......

Shetty storms into Orleans Masters semis

IMAGE: India's Ayush Shetty has enjoyed a great run and is just two wins away from claiming the Orleans Masters. Photograph: Raphael Sachetat via BAI Media/X Unheralded Indian shuttler Ayush......

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

'When we speak about Australia's golden era, Stolle's name is right up there with the best.' IMAGE: Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game......

Self-belief brings Axar renewed success

IMAGE: Axar Patel hit a 61-ball 42 and struck a 98-run stand with Shreyas Iyer to revive India's innings in the ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand on Sunday. Photograph: Satish......

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