India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Vijay Keshav Gokhale’s tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India’s external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar. The elevation of Vijay Keshav Gokhale to......

Trump slams China for 'military expansionism' in SCS

United States President-elect Donald Trump has accused China of currency manipulation and military expansionism in the South China Sea, days after offending Beijing by speaking over phone with......

Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, kills 1

A Taiwanese warship on Friday accidentally fired a supersonic anti-ship missile towards mainland China that hit a fishing boat, killing one and injuring three people, on a day China was busy......

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

At least four people were killed Saturday morning when a magnitude-6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan. Rescue personnel work at the site where a 17-storey apartment building collapsed, after an earthquake......

Govt set to approve Micron Technology's $1-billion semiconductor plant

The government is close to approving a proposal by Micron Technology to set up an assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) facility in the country involving an investment of about $1......

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

They are both electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, also known as contract manufacturers. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters One is Taiwan’s Foxconn group, the undisputed global......

India may become a supply hub for Apple iPhone

Apple’s strategy is to focus on India and a clutch of other countries as it diversifies its supply chain out of China. Shine Jacob reports. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters If reports that......

China Plus One: Low labour costs and growing workforce give India the edge

A combination of one of the lowest labour costs and a large surplus workforce, which will continue to grow until 2031, is one of the key competitive edges that India is leveraging to challenge its......

Fed Cup: Rutuja wins but India, Taiwan locked 1-1

Rutuja Bhosale made to work hard by Ya-Yi Yang in opening singles. IMAGE: India’s Ankita Raina flattered to deceive and was beaten by Taiwan’s En Shuo Liang in the second singles of......

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

IMAGE: Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the USA and Jamie Murray of the United Kingdom with the US Open trophy. Photograph: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Jamie Murray and Bethanie......

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

IMAGE: Roger Federer of Switzerland, left, shakes hands with Filip Krajinovic of Serbia after their match in the third round of the Miami Open. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka knocked out

Three-times Miami champion Federer finished with 38 winners but had to overcame 41 unforced errors to defeat Radu Albot. IMAGE: Spain's David Ferrer celebrates after winning a game against......

Sports Shorts: Saina meets Tai Tzu in All England opener

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday. IMAGE: Saina Nehwal has a chance to improve her dismal record against defending champion Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan. Photograph: PTI......