'Strongly told US...': India on treatment of deportees

India has 'strongly registered' its concerns with the United States authorities on the treatment meted out to deportees on a flight that landed in Amritsar on February 5, particularly with respect......

Trump's 'America First' agenda: Key policies unveiled

United States President Donald Trump has 'America First' as his priorities and this includes making America safe again, making the country affordable, achieving energy dominance, draining the swamp......

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders to fulfil his campaign poll promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy......

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories. IMAGE: Polling staff carrying electronic voting machines and other election materials......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

'Good chance of substantial recovery in next financial year'

'I am sceptical of the Indian economy returning to a sustained high-growth trajectory any time soon.' IMAGE: A farmer works on his field during the lockdown. The agriculture sector has bucked the......

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the......

The way forward for #MeToo

'Awareness should be raised; protocols and procedures, and reporting mechanisms must be put in place to protect both men and women in the workplace,' notes Jael Silliman.Illustration: Uttam......

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

IMAGE: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan celebrates a wicket. Rashid stepped down from captaincy with immediate effect on Thursday, shortly after the country's cricket board (ACB) named him in their squad......

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

''Your support, your encouragement, and your aroha (love) carried me through the darkness'. IMAGE: Laurel Hubbard has been eligible to compete at Olympics since 2015, when the International......

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating the national cricket board's controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players. Cricket Australia has been under fire over......

Asian Games: Qatar forfeit basketball game in 'hijab' row

Mubarak Ali Al Morekhe of Qatar carries the country flag during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the 2014 Asian Games at Incheon Asiad Stadium on September 19, 2014 (This image is used for......

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.''These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge,......