Global intelligence chiefs meet in Delhi; focus on terrorism, tech threats

National security advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held bilateral talks with US director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and chaired a conclave of top global intelligence czars focusing on......

Trump Launches Trade War

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most US imports, with even higher rates for China (34%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%), escalating a global trade war.......

32 yrs on, Tiger Memon's 14 properties to be handed over to Centre

A special court in Mumbai has ordered that 14 properties belonging to Tiger Memon, one of the alleged masterminds of the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his family be handed over to the central......

Security forces pin down 3 terrorists in Kathua forest

A seek and destroy operation to track down three terrorists, believed to be hiding in a forested area in Panjthirthi-Barota in Kathua following an encounter last night, resumed on Thursday with......

VC, PE funds bet big on traditional sectors

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds had, in 2024, taken bets on traditional businesses rather than tech-first domains like consumer tech, software as a service (SaaS) and software.......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Cognizant looks to break into top four IT services companies by 2027

Cognizant has said it aims to be back among India’s top four IT services companies by 2027 by improving revenue, market share, bagging large deals, and gradual margin expansion. Photograph:......

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. Illustration: Uttam......

'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......

The Web Series Everyone's Talking About

'As a parent, it had me terrified.''As a human being, it compelled me to look at people with greater empathy, to understand life with greater nuance, and to see beyond the black and white.''I......

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.''I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to......

'Aamir Chased Me With A Snake And Made Me Cry'

'We've had our fights, and our laughs too.' IMAGE: Juhi Chawla and Aamir Khan on the sets of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Photograph: Kind courtesy Juhi Chawla/Instagram It's been over three decades......

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh scored a 34-ball 69 at the top of the......

Is Rishabh Pant Under Fire?

IMAGE: Screenshot of Rishabh Pant with LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka.   Following a dramatic IPL 2025 encounter where Delhi Capitals narrowly defeated Lucknow Super Giants, LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka......

'There's Always Pressure In Big Matches'

'In such games, the team that handles pressure well and doesn't overthink the fact that they're playing a final ends up winning.' IMAGE: Shubham Gill speaks at the press conference. Photograph: K......

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Ravi Shastri picks four players from the New Zealand squad who could make a difference in Sunday's high-stakes Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.  IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra and......

ISL: Odisha FC drop points, play-off chances fall

IMAGE: Odisha's Amrinder Singh became the third goalkeeper to clock 50 clean sheets in ISL after Vishal Kaith and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Photograph: ISL/X Odisha FC's hopes of booking a play-off......