Modi and Nehru Are Similar, Yet...

Modi's critics will say that he has put up cement and steel structures, but weakened the institutions of governance whereas Nehru strengthened them, observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central......

India, Japan call for self-restraint in South China Sea

India and Japan on Friday sought a peaceful solution to the territorial disputes in the strategic South China Sea, saying parties involved in the matter must not resort to "threat or use of force",......

'Old friend is better than 2 new friends': India, Russia sign 16 key pacts in Goa

Big ticket defence deals including purchase of missile systems, frigates and joint production of helicopters were sealed on Saturday. India on Saturday inked three mega defence deals with Russia......

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

The medium-term scenario for oil marketing companies (OMCs) is high risk due to the surging crude and gas prices. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Apart from OPEC-plus cutting production,......

Ban diesel four-wheelers in cities with 10 lakh population: Panel

India should by 2027 ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities with over 10 lakh population and switch to electric and gas-fuelled vehicles, according to a report commissioned by the......

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit for the December quarter as higher finance costs and depreciation negated strong......

Gas prices hiked 40%; CNG, PNG to cost more

Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, were on Friday hiked by a steep 40 per cent to record levels, in step......

'I have always done what I felt was right'

India's batting great Virender Sehwag on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League. Sehwag ends a splendid career, having scored 8586 runs in 104......