INDIA partners Cong, CPM spar in RS over Kerala ASHA workers' strike

A war of words erupted in the Rajya Sabha between Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist MPs from Kerala over the strike by ASHA workers in that state demanding a hike in honorarium and......

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed sweeping new tariffs on all imported goods and unveiled a detailed list of reciprocal duties targeting more than 60 countries. Here is the......

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list, India ranks...

India ranked 118th in the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday, up from the 126th position in the previous year but below countries such as Nepal, Pakistan, Ukraine and Palestine. Kindly......

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction and loss. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the devastating......

Petrol in India costlier than in US, Pak, Sri Lanka

Petrol prices in India are costlier than the United States but cheaper than European countries, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas R P N Singh said on Tuesday. Petrol in Delhi is......

The curious case of $1-billion SBI loan to debt ridden-Sri Lanka

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on March 17 had announced that State Bank of India (SBI) would extend a term loan of $1 billion to Sri Lanka, fully guaranteed by the Indian government, and......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India. Photograph: Matthew......

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Lanka T10 team owner Indian national arrested on match-fixing charges IMAGE: Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of......

Australia's Stuart Law appointed Nepal coach

IMAGE: Stuart Law last coached the United States, guiding them to the Super 8 of the Twenty20 World Cup last year on home soil in their inaugural World Cup appearance. Photograph: Paul......

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday announced the experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the Indian Premier League season starting on March 22. IMAGE: Ottis......

IML: Sangakkara's ton has England Masters knocked out

  IMAGE: Leading from the front, Kumar Sangakkara turned back time with a rollicking 47-ball undefeated 106, powered by 19 fours and a six, treating the crowd to a masterclass in stroke play.......