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MIT expels Indian-origin student for pro-Palestine essay

An Indian-origin student pursuing PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been suspended until January 2026 following his pro-Palestinian activism and is currently appealing the......

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded......

INDIA bloc to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as RS Chairman

The turbulent relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the INDIA bloc came to a head on Monday with Opposition camp sources saying they are considering submitting a notice "very......

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Proceedings of both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Monday as the treasury benches accused top Congress leaders of colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the......

Rijiju's message to Cong on alleged 'Sonia-Soros link'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged all political parties, including the Congress, to unite against anti-India forces, and raise their voice if they find their leaders......

RBI to Hold Rates Steady at 6.50%

'The RBI's MPC will maintain the current policy rates (6.50%) at the policy meeting, given ongoing inflationary pressures.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: ANI......

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and West Asian regions, climbing by 43 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic......

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

China's Qinwen continues title-winning spree

IMAGE: The 22-year-old Zheng Qinwen adds the Tokyo title to her wins in Palermo and the Paris Olympics this year. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters China's Zheng Qinwen produced near-flawless......

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng downs Shnaider to book Kenin clash in Tokyo final IMAGE: Zheng Qinwen sealed a spot in the final in Tokyo for a second time in her career. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters Zheng Qinwen......

Kenin upsets Kasatkina in Tokyo, advances to semis

IMAGE: Sofia Kenin of USA in action. Photograph: Jeff Burke / Reuters Sofia Kenin advanced to the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-4 upset of No. 3 seed Daria Kasatkina on Friday in......

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

IMAGE: The White Ferns clinched the Women's T20 World Cup title, while the Black Caps secured a historic Test win in India. Photograph: ICC/X Bleary-eyed New Zealanders celebrated a weekend of......

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

'We are putting in all possible efforts to host the 2036 Olympics': PM Modi in New York P IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum arena, Long......

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