Initial probe says Russian missile caused Kazakhstan crash

Following the preliminary investigations into the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in Kazakhstan, it was revealed that a Russian missile was......

Budget 2025: Defence Must Be The Priority

'The first and most basic responsibility of any government is to protect its people from external threats and internal harm.''Budget 2025-2026 has to focus on meeting this responsibility,' asserts......

Putin ready to meet Trump, 'compromise' on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin while speaking at his annual end-of-the-year news conference said that he was ready to discuss the possibility of reaching a compromise in talks with United States......

India may seal 26 Rafale marine jets, 3 Scorpene deal with France

India is expected to seal in the next few weeks procurement of 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three Scorpene submarines from France to further crank up its naval prowess, people familiar with......

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

JSW Soorma Hockey Club advanced to the semi-final of Hockey India League with a 3-0 win over Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the shoot-out, after both the sides were locked 1-1 at the end of......

ISL: Jamshedpur edge past Punjab to go into Top 3

IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's players celebrate a goal against Punjab FC during their ISL match in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jamshedpur FC A gritty Jamshedpur FC edged past Punjab......

Lakshya knocked out of Indonesia Masters

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen went down fighting. Photograph: BWF/X Star India shuttler Lakshya Sen's struggles on the international circuit continued as he lost in the second round of the Indonesia......

ISL: FC Goa close gap on leaders MBSG

IMAGE: FC Goa's Iker Guarrotxena celebrates scoring the opening goal against Chennaiyin FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Saturday. Photograph: ISL/X FC Goa closed the gap with......

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

IMAGE: D Gukesh in action against Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round of the Tata Steel chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel......