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Follow Balasaheb: Shinde's first reaction on Kamra's 'traitor' jibe

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said he followed the principle of '80 percent social work and 20 percent politics' of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray in his career and......

Trump sets new rules for US elections, cites India's example

United States President Donald Trump has cited India and Brazil in his executive order to overhaul the American election system, saying the two countries are linking voter identification to a......

'Must vacate J-K territory': India slams Pak at UN

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. IMAGE: Parvathaneni Harish, India's......

India imposes its own 'uniquely burdensome' rules: US

India imposes its “own uniquely burdensome” testing and certification requirements in sectors such as chemicals, telecom products, and medical devices, making it "difficult or costly"......

Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

The executive order on reciprocal tariffs signed by United States President Donald Trump highlights the duties charged by India on American products. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump meets with......

Highway toll charges hiked by 4-5% across India

Commuters on national highways and expressways will need to pay more for their road journeys, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll charges by an average of 4 to 5......

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Economic think tank cautions India on trade talks with US

India must be cautious while negotiating the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the US, as the absence of Fast Track Trade Authority in America makes any pact vulnerable to Congressional......

India, US to start 3-day trade talks from Wednesday

Senior officials of India and the US will begin three-day talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement in New Delhi on Wednesday amid threats of reciprocal tariffs from the Trump-administration,......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Nandita Das and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra were recently seen rocking to the songs of Jasbir Jassi, especially his hit number Kudi Gujarat Di. Also in......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Jio ends free IPL streaming in India

IMAGE: Sunrisers Hyderabad's cheerleaders perform during IPL 2024. Photograph: BCCI Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom firm by users, said on Monday certain tariff plans will continue to give......

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez. IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri scored his 95th international goal against Maldives in a friendly match in Shillong on Wednesday.......

Rohit's IPL 2025 Slump: Can He Bounce Back?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has struggled to make an impact, failing to convert starts. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma's poor run in IPL 2025 has become a major talking point among fans and experts. The......

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

IMAGE: With several major competitions scheduled for 2025, Nikhat Zareen's main focus will be on the World Championship in September, followed by the World Cup. Photograph: ANI Struggling......

Boxers will not miss any more tournaments: BFI chief

IMAGE: Indian boxing has been in a deep slumber post the Paris Olympics with boxers missing several international competitions. Photograph: ANI Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay......

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