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US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

The US is conducting an investigation into a leak of highly classified intelligence that reveals Israel's plans for a potential retaliatory strike against Iran, according to three individuals......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

China preparing for 'water war' with India: Report

China has stepped up preparations for a future water war with India by accelerating the construction of a huge dam on the Mabja Zangbo river, just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border......

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them. IMAGE: The Parikhs in Paris in 1984. On December 5, 1988, a cold winter evening, an Air India plane touched......

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state......

'Carrefour looking to export from India in next 5 years'

'All competitors are sourcing within the country, so we'll be at the same level of competition.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Carrefouruae/Instagram Carrefour is planning to expand in India through a......

India's services sector activity slips to 10-month low in Sep

India's services sector activity fell to a 10-month low in September as new businesses, international sales and output growth moderated, a monthly survey said on Friday. Photograph: PTI Photo from......

In export push, govt steps in to raise container capacity

Concerned over the fallout of the Red Sea crisis and severe shortage of containers against the backdrop of a steep decline in merchandise exports in August, the Union government is pulling out all......

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

As quick commerce gains ground, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting big on digital channels to drive growth. Photograph: Courtesy, LinkedIn According to Aman Gupta, co-founder of......

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

'The main worry is lots of new investors coming into the markets in order to make a quick buck/easy money.' 'Those things are happening again and have happened in the past as well.''All that has......

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie. IMAGE: Vijay announces his political party. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vijay/X Between......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

The New Year has started, and many film folk have resumed work. But for many others, the holiday isn't over just yet! Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram 'Sphinx just lookin like a......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.Vanita......

India's archers aiming to break medal drought in Paris

IMAGE: India’s Deepika Kumari and Pravin Ramesh Jadhav during competition. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters South Korea have topped the archery medals table at every Games since......

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Sindhu pulls out of Uber Cup IMAGE: The Indian team with their gold medals on winning the Thomas Cup. Photograph: Lakshya Sen/Twitter Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and the two top women's......

China win Asian Games' first esports gold medal

IMAGE: The players from Team Thailand prepare before the Arena of Valor Asian Games version bronze medal match on Tuesday. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters China won the Asian Games' first esports......

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

IMAGE: The 19th Asian Games is set to officially open on Saturday. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on......

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Asian Games officially begin on Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou and will feature several sports that are unlikely to be seen in any other major continental or global......

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