India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the......

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

3 Nigeria returnees among 7 Omicron cases found in Pune

Seven persons, including a non-resident Indian (NRI) woman and her two daughters from Nigeria, have tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Pune district of Maharashtra, taking......

India projected to surpass China as most populous country by 2023: UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country next year, according to a report by the United Nations on Monday which said that the world population is forecast to reach......

India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

A decision to tap the 30 countries for exporting wheat was taken at a meeting of the commerce ministry on Thursday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes......

'Demonetisation didn't impact even 0.001% of black money'

'In the total of black wealth, only 1% or less than 1% constitute cash.''So, even if cash is completely weaned out, it impacts only 1% of the black wealth.' Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......

September 1st week exports jump 13.35%, imports down 21.37%

India's exports during the first week of September jumped 13.35 per cent year-on-year to $ 6.12 billion, official data released on Thursday showed. At the same time, imports declined by 21.37 per......

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India’s working population will surpass China’s in the mid-2020s. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India’s gross......

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland is airbound as he heads in a spectacular goal against Sparta Prague at Etihad Stadium,......

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......

Atalanta slay Leverkusen to claim Europa League glory

IMAGE: Atalanta's Berat Djimsiti lifts the trophy with teammates to celebrate winning the Europa League Final. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as......

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

IMAGE: The upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman. Photographs: Hockey India Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey......

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

IMAGE: Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their fifth goal and his hat-trick. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Few fans had heard of Goncalo Ramos before Portugal's 6-1 demolition of......