Why the US navy's actions must worry India

'I do not that the intent was to send a political message to China that the US treats friends and foes alike.''In any case, such acts do not ruffle a feather in China,' observes Commodore Venugopal......

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in......

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Qatar's Deputy......

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.''Modi told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your......

Who is George Soros? The man who criticised Narendra Modi

George Soros, who is in the eye of the storm over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Adani issue, is an Hungarian-born American financier, philanthropist, and activist whose......

Telcos will be able to invest fearlessly: Sunil Mittal

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal on Wednesday said the telecom sector reforms approved by the Cabinet will ensure that the industry is able to invest fearlessly, and the company......

India's GDP to touch $5 trillion by 2024: Mukesh Ambani

What manufacturing was for China, super intelligence will be for India: Ambani Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, said on Friday, India's GDP will double to $5 trillion in the next seven years and......

Jaitley promises tough action against Indians with illegal swiss bank a/c

Latest data from the Swiss National Bank showed that money parked by Indians in Swiss banks rose over 50 per cent to CHF 1.01 billion Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday warned that Indians......

Blatter, Platini charged with fraud by Swiss authorities

IMAGE: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, left, and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini were both banned in 2016 from soccer for six years over over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million......

Ritu Malik in bronze contention; Sakshi, Ritu Phogat lose

IMAGE: India's Sakshi Malik was outclassed by Japan's Yukako Kawai. Photograph: Ruben Sprich/Reuters Young Ritu Malik kept India in medal contention by reaching the bronze play-off, but there was......

Sindhu among top-10 in Forbes list of highest paid female athletes

IMAGE: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu. Photograph: Ruben Sprich/Reuters Serena Williams was the highest paid female athlete for a third consecutive year in 2018, according to an annual list published......

Asiad 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

IMAGE: India's Sakshi Malik and Rio Olympic bronze medallist will be in action on Monday. Photograph: Ruben Sprich/Reuters Following is India's schedule on Day 2 of competitions at the 18th......

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

IMAGE: Sakshi Malik has revealed that she has tweaked her leg defence. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images A new defensive technique added to her repertoire, Olympic bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik......