First C-295 aircraft to roll out of Gujarat facility in Sep 2026

Ahead of the inauguration of a manufacturing facility for C-295 planes in Vadodara, official sources on Sunday said of the 40 military aircraft to be made in India, the first C-295 is likely to......

India, US sign key defence agreement

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military......

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant......

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Hours after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel in a retaliatory attack, India on Sunday said it is concerned over escalating hostilities between the two sides that threaten......

Sitharaman promises to make India an investment destination

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday assured investors that the government will address any possible pain points to encourage investments in the country. Photograph: Kind courtesy,......

US data privacy laws may crimp BPO firms

Indian business process outsourcing companies are facing a major obstacle in going up the value chain-inability to comply to US data privacy laws. The Safe Harbor Act and the Sarbanes Oxley Act in......

US high-tech arms to India stumble on safeguards

India's marked shift towards American weaponry is, paradoxically, leading towards a flashpoint between New Delhi and Washington. Over the next three months, key American military platforms --......

PM pulls up Ramesh for criticism of home ministry

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh was in the eye of a storm on Monday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pulling him up for his comments against the Union home ministry, and the opposition......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games IMAGE: The Indian men's team won the tri-nation tournament, Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championships earlier this......

Mallakhamba, Thang-Ta included in Khelo India Games

Sports Ministry approves inclusion of four indigenous games Photograph: Hitesh Harsinghani/Rediff.com The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous sports, including Gatka and......

Sports shorts: Bhullar wins Macao Open, Indian archers bag silver

IMAGE: Gaganjeet Bhullar in action. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images Gaganjeet Bhullar romped home to a three-shot victory at the Macao Open to bag his eighth Asian Tour golf title in Macau on......

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

IMAGE: CAB president Sourav Ganguly with Indian Army Personnel at the unveiling ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Four war heroes found a place of permanence in the......