Women RPF personnel to carry chilli spray cans to deter threats

The Indian Railways has decided to equip women personnel of the Railway Protection Force with chilli spray cans, a government press note said on Friday. IMAGE: Women RPF personnel click pictures......

China hikes defence budget, 3 times higher than India

China on Wednesday announced a 7.2 per cent increase of its national defence budget totalling to USD 249 billion this year amid its hectic efforts to modernise armed forces, including fast paced......

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.''The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.''We will know in the next fortnight if......

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

From hit-and-run strikes to the terrifying seige of Jaffar Express this week, the Balochistan Liberation Army has evolved into an outfit that can carry out audacious attacks with tactical......

Trade war may fuel inflation: RBI bulletin

Escalating trade tensions amid a tariff war after Donald Trump took over as President of the United States (US) could adversely impact global growth and fuel inflation, an article on the......

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2028: Morgan Stanley

India will be the world's third-largest economy by 2028 as it becomes the world's most sought-after consumer market and gains share in global output, driven by macro stability influenced policy and......

'How Can IRDAI Ask Insurers To Invest In Bima Sugam?'

'It is imprudent on the part of Indian insurance companies to invest out of the shareholders' fund in a private limited company.' IMAGE: Debasish Panda, chairman, Irdai. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Why is India Inc not speaking about investment?: Sitharaman

'The answer is not for me to give. The answer either way has to be heard from the industry itself. Tell us why not if you are not doing it; tell us if you are doing it -- why should this question......

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.''I felt he was low and that affected me.' IMAGE:......

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

'' Photograph: Kind courtesy Gurmeet Choudhary/Instagram Gurmeet Choudhary, who has been through the entire spectrum of visual formats, is back, this time with a series on OTT. "I have been......

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

After The Great Khali and before him Big B put their weight behind it, the Indian cement industry has brought on board two other celebrities to solidify its growth. Of the top four companies,......

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

MBSG seek to overturn deficit against JFC in second leg semi-final. IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's forward Jordan Murray at a training session in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Hosts Mohun......

Will data science prove to be the game-changer in IPL 2025?

'Having superior data, better data than anyone else, gives you a potential advantage in decision-making.' IMAGE: RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat during the recently held RCB Innovation Lab......

Can CSK Spin Their Way To 6th IPL Title?

  IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings's biggest strength will be M S Dhoni's presence behind the stumps. Photograph: Chennai Super Kings/X Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will go into the 18th......

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

  IMAGE: Mumbai Indians have a settled look about themselves as their main players have been together for a long time. Photograph: Mumbai Indians/X Mumbai Indians, the joint-most successful......

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have begun their pre-season preparations with a week-long domestic players' training stint in Mumbai, ahead of their main camp in Kolkata starting March 12......