Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant......

Bangladesh recalls envoy from India amid strained ties

Bangladesh's interim government has recalled five envoys, including its high commissioner in New Delhi, as it carried out a second phase of reshuffle in the diplomatic service alongside the......

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the......

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations Security Council that 'we have to prepare' the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war 'altogether' and he has invited......

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

'No plans to phase out Kwid until rules allow.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com Renault India, which saw a 33 per cent decline in sales in 2023, is facing a challenging 2024. The company's......

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Even as Russia and West Asia have been slugging it out for market share in India to sell their crude oil, the US is quietly making its moves on the sidelines. Photograph: Carlos Garcia......

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

The steep cut in Customs duty on silver in the FY25 Budget to 6 per cent from 15 per cent may provide the government temporary relief by checking the spurt in silver imports from the United Arab......

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India’s defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two......

Former Manchester United defender hangs up boots

'I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing.' IMAGE: Raphael Varane joined Manchester United in 2021, making 95 appearances in all competitions for the English side and helping them win the......

WTA roundup: France's Burel, Parry fall in Tunisia

IMAGE: Australian qualifier Olivia Gadecki stunned second-seeded Danielle Collins at the Guadalajara Open to reach the quarter-finals. Photograph: WTA/X Second-seeded Clara Burel and third-seeded......

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

IMAGE: Elise Mertens ranked No. 32 in the world, posted a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Anastasia Zakharova of Russia. Photograph: : Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Top seed Elise Mertens......

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Chess Olympiad

Photograph: Kind courtesy FIDE/X The top-seeded Indian women's team, spearheaded by D Harika and R Vaishali, would be a strong podium contender thanks partly to a depleted field, while the D......

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.  IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek in action against Liudmila Samsonova during the US Open women's singles Round of 16 at......