25 killed, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram

At least 25 people, including 14 in a stone quarry collapse, were killed in Mizoram on Tuesday due to landslides and incessant rain in the aftermath of cyclone 'Remal', state disaster management......

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Reuters Captain Peter......

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrapped up his whirlwind tour of South India by holding a roadshow in Kerala and a public rally in Tamil Nadu, marking the continuation of the Bharatiya......

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and unconditional release of......

Why EV makers are flocking to Tamil Nadu

At Prestige Polygon Towers in Chennai’s Teynampet, hectic preparations are on for a mega global investors’ meet under the aegis of Guidance Tamil Nadu (the state investment promotion......

After facing criticism, govt may rewrite airport privatisation policy

In the upcoming round of privatisation, unviable airports are likely to be clubbed with six main airports and a prospective bidder may be restricted to bid for two airports. Facing criticism that......

20 central PSUs in pipeline for sale, 6 for shutdown

As many as 20 central public sector enterprises and their units are at various stages of strategic disinvestment, while six are being considered for closure or are under litigation, Minister of......

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening......

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday IMAGE: Brazil's Marquinhos and Estevao look dejected after their defeat to Paraguay in the South American World Cup......

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

IMAGE: Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four. Photograph: FIDE/Maria Emelianova/Chess.com India's grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram kept himself in joint lead......

Gukesh secures crushing win; shares lead with Abdusattarov

IMAGE: Inter Milan players celebrate with the trophy. Photograph: FIDE Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scored a crushing victory over Alexander Donchenko in the 10th round of Tata Steel Masters in......

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history by data company Nielsen Gracenote, moving ahead of the previous biggest upset, the United......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.      ARGENTINA......