Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Following the political crisis in Syria, Russia has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family, TASS reported citing a Kremlin source. IMAGE: Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that......

Here's what Modi will tell Zelenskyy 'as a friend'

Two days ahead of his crucial visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was looking forward to sharing perspectives with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a......

'Huge disappointment': Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Modi-Putin meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia, which he termed as a "devastating blow to peace efforts." IMAGE: Prime......

Our concern is...: Iran's 1st reaction on Syria situation

Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about......

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Image: Connaught Place, New Delhi. Photograph: Courtesy, Rohit Rath/Wikimedia Commons Connaught Place in the Capital city has become the world's sixth most costliest office destination, moving up......

SBI stops deals related to Russian entities under sanctions

State Bank of India, the nation's largest lender, has stopped processing transactions of Russian entities that have been sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, sources said.......

Moody's, Fitch downgrade Russia's rating to 'junk' following sanctions by West

Moody's and Fitch on Thursday downgraded Russia's sovereign rating to 'junk' grade following severe sanctions by western countries. IMAGE: People walk past the Central Bank headquarters in......

Mumbai world's 11th best bed-n-breakfast value destination

For most Indian travellers, especially those travelling for leisure, free breakfast is very important when deciding where to book and results from a study show that they may do better to forego a......

Legends praise Harmanpreet's team as 'Best in the World'

Impression that Indian hockey team concedes late goals has changed: Zafar Iqbal IMAGE: Legendary Indian hockey captain Zafar Iqbal hopes for a resurgence of the sport's popularity in India......

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

IMAGE: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, carries the flame during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photograph: Alkis......

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

IMAGE: Police is seen outside the stadium ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City, at the Santiago Bernabeu, in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday,......

After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia

International Chess Federation strip Russia of Olympiad, FIDE Congress Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIDE/Twitter The International Chess Federation on Friday decided that the 44th Chess Olympiad,......

'Stop this mad war - we won't surrender'

'You are an instrument at the hands of one man with one ambition -- to resurrect the Soviet Union... For ambitions of one man, we are paying a very high price.'   IMAGE: The boxing brothers,......