Al Qaeda helping regional proxy to spread to J-K, says UN report

Terror group Al Qaeda is ”shaping” its regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent to spread its operations into Jammu and Kashmir, Bangladesh and Myanmar, according to a UN report.......

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

China on Friday announced sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members for her visit to Taiwan this week, disregarding the strident warnings from Beijing, asserting......

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe salutes Air Vice Marshal Chandan Singh whose......

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Security forces......

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51 Image: The skyline of Singapore's central business district. Photograph:......

Unemployment is rising. It's a good sign!

Rising unemployment rate reflects a rise in the labour participation rate, which in India's case has been worryingly low. Mahesh Vyas explains the co-relation. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediffcom.......

The story of tax havens and financial secrecy

Two organisations tracking tax violations and money laundering worldwide identify totally different sets of countries for lack of financial transparency, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.     Tax......

Human Development Index: India ranks a dismal 130!

India improves position, but fares worse than neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh on many parameters India’s ranking on Human Development Index rose by a notch in 2014 -- to 130th  from......

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

IMAGE: Simran and guide Abhay Singh celebrate on the podium after winning the bronze medal in the women's 200m -- T12 Final at the Paralympics on Saturday. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters The......

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal aim for doubles gold! Photograph: Kind Courtesy Carlos Alcaraz/X The world's greatest athletes descend upon Paris as the 2024 Olympic Games begins this......

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ashique Kuruniyan/Instagram Mohun Bagan Super Giant are "furious" with the way......

Indian team 'robbed' of victory by referees: coach Stimac

IMAGE: India football team's coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the referee for 'robbing' his side of victory in the semi-final of the King's Cup against Iraq. Photographs: Igor Stimac/Instagram......

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff. IMAGE: India's players react after Iraq were awarded a debateable penalty in their Kings Cup semifinal in Chiang Mai,......