Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence spending, even though allocations have plummeted from 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the late......

'Pakistan is sitting on a powder keg'

'Outrage will take place sooner than later, because it's not only that their mandate has been stolen, but the most important issue right now is the sinking economy in Pakistan.' 'Inflation is......

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

A new political party named Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, believed to be a new face of the banned groups of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, is participating in Thursday's......

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to Dr M S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai last week. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall.Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and......

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation. As......

Govt plans all social security for workers

Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included The Union government plans a massive social security coverage scheme......

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff. Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, who has faced......

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

IMAGE: Some 81 people, including female players of several youth teams, their coaches and family members reached Pakistan through the Torkham border crossing. Photograph: Punjab Sports......

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 organising committee in February proposed surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing as well as breakdancing for inclusion in the Games. IMAGE: Thomas Bach, President of the......

Beware! Pak hockey team better prepared than ever before

We've learnt our lessons, prepared to handle pressure in India, says Rizwan IMAGE: Pakistan players can deal with the crowd pressures. Photograph: Pakistan Hockey Federation/Twitter Pakistan......

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

IMAGE: A woman walks into the head office of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Montreal. Photograph: Christinne Muschi/Reuters. The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday that another batch of......

Pak security team to visit India on Monday before World T20

A three-member team constituted by the Pakistan government will depart for India on Monday to assess the security arrangements for the national team for the World T20 cricket tournament beginning......