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Biden directs US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are monitoring the Iranian attack against Israel from the White House Situation Room and receiving regular updates from their national......

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights amid rising tensions

Air India on Friday announced suspending flights to Tel Aviv till August 8, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Photograph: Air India on Facebook The Tata Group-owned airline operates......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

Air India suspends flights to Israel amid Iran strike

With the Middle East tensions flaring up, Air India has temporarily suspended its Tel Aviv flights and airlines have charted alternative flight paths to avoid the Iranian airspace. IMAGE: An......

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes. IMAGE: Kindly note......

How the markets will fare this week

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) interest rate decision, West Asia conflict and trading activity of foreign investors are the key factors that will dictate investors' sentiment in the market......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

Sensex tanks 455 points dragged by bank stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced heavy volatility on Thursday and ended lower, taking their losing streak to the fourth straight session, dragged by bank stocks and foreign fund......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ESU/Facebook Ethnic clashes in India's Manipur state saw its most successful women's club fail to field a team in the Indian Women's League in 2023-24, with its coach......

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/Twitter The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will host the......

Junior Hockey WC: Foreign teams exempted from quarantine

IMAGE: The FIH Men's Junior World Cup will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from November 25 to December 5.Photograph: Getty Images Foreign teams that will land in India for next......

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

'We have extra precautions, more medical support, more water but yes it is going to be tough' IMAGE: There will be no escaping the heat in Doha. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Conditions for......

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has reportedly made the comment because Kenya, which topped the medals table at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, has had more than 40 athletes banned for doping in......

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