India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Signalling an upswing in their strategic ties nearly four decades after the Indian Peace Keeping Force episode, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked a defence pact to institutionalise military......

Mounjaro, weight-loss, type 2 diabetes drug, launched in India

Eli Lilly and Company (India) on Thursday said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard......

Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra moves HC against FIR

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay high court, seeking to quash an FIR lodged against him by the city police for allegedly passing a "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief......

Modi reaffirms 'unwavering' support to Lankan Tamils

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake New Delhi's expectation from Colombo to fulfill the aspirations of the Tamil community in the......

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as......

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has......

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Munich-based Allianz will explore new opportunities in the Indian insurance market not only as an investor but also as an operator, the company told Business Standard on Tuesday. Photograph:......

LIC Hits Back At USTR Bias Claim

LIC said USTR's views are based on an incomplete understanding of Indian insurance regulation and LIC's functioning. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters   State-owned Life Insurance......

Manoj Kumar Passes Away At 87

IMAGE: Manoj Kumar in Upkar. Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed into the ages on April 4. He was 87. The actor, affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayal of patriotic......

Sunny Deol Returns This April!

Sikandar will dominate the first few days of April. Still, Joginder Tuteja looks at the month's releases in theatres.   JaatRelease date: April 10 The first major release of April. Sunny Deol......

The Person Who Made Manoj Kumar Cry

Roshmila Bhattacharya shows us just why India has lost her Mr Bharat. IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee in Shaheed. At 87, Manoj Kumar succumbed to the health issues that had been plaguing him for years. The......

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Songs beaming in pride and passion for the country. Songs filled with hope and idealism about the future. Songs of exuberant youth and romantic fervour. Songs pondering over the philosophy of life......

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'23 wins in 24 games is unheard of. It looks very nice from the outside but the team has gone through a lot of ups and downs.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate with the trophy after......

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh led India to their second consecutive bronze medal in hockey at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photograph: Hockey India India captain Harmanpreet Singh and senior goalkeeper......

From bedridden to gold: Rahi's unbelievable return to shooting

IMAGE: Rahi Sarnobat returned to competitive action in style—clinching gold in the Women’s 25m air pistol event after enduring a harrowing health crisis that nearly ended her career.......

Did Jaiswal Fall Out With Rahane?

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stunned Mumbai cricket fans this week when he revealed his desire to play cricket for Goa in domestic cricket. Photograph: BCCI   In a move that has taken the domestic......

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

R Sai Kishore bowled just three balls to Krunal Pandya but that small passage spread across 13th and 15th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings revealed the big strides the Gujarat Titans......