US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a......

'Trump Admires Only Himself'

'He may respect others, but he is unlikely to admire them.' IMAGE: US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, February 28, 2025. Photograph:......

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,......

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi......

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

On the Sensex chart, Tata Steel, TCS and SBI fell the most, losing as much as 3.64 per cent. Of the 30 Sensex constituents, 20 closed in the red. Photograph: ANI Photo The BSE benchmark Sensex......

Russia-Ukraine conflict takes toll on Indian exporters

The apparel and engineering sectors have already witnessed the trend in the past one week. If this continues, it can have an impact on the overall export demand in the coming months,......

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before......

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

IMAGE: Chennai Open ATP Challenger runners-up Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni with title winnners, Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki and Kaito Uesugi on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sports......

Ice Hockey star, Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

IMAGE: World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka and Konstantin Koltsov were first linked in June 2021, according to People magazine, Sabalenka has frequently posted photos of them together on her Instagram......

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

IMAGE: Sania Mirza’s retirement ended a landmark career. Photograph: Sania Mirza/Twitter A fairytale ending was not there but Sania Mirza bows out of international tennis after......

Sports Shorts: Chess player banned over pro-Russia comments

IMAGE: Sergey Karjakin, who was born in Crimea and represented Ukraine until 2009, said: 'An expected, but no less shameful decision by FIDE. All sports selections have been trampled, the basic......