India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains the world's top arms importer and its imports increased by 4.7 percent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, Swedish think tank SIPRI said in a new report on Monday. IMAGE:......

Delhi detects 7 M pneumonia cases amid outbreak in China

Seven samples tested positive for infection caused by the mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria at AIIMS Delhi between April and September this year, while Singapore recorded the highest 172 cases in......

India remains world's top arms importer, France No.2 supplier after Russia

India remained the world's top arms importer, but its imports declined by 11 per cent between 2013-17 and 2018-22, according to a report released on Monday by Stockholm-based defence think-tank......

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

India must pay great attention as the emergence of the Russia-China behemoth poses a great danger to us in the future, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Russia's President Vladimir Putin......

Ericsson sets up 6G R&D centre in India

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson on Saturday announced setting up a 6G research and development centre in Chennai. Ericsson is also looking to partner with other premier engineering institutes......

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

The long-awaited high-speed 5G services are expected to be rolled out in about a month, Minister of State for Telecom Devusinh Chauhan said on Monday. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Addressing......

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal......

Coffee prices up 10.1%; trend likely to continue

The prevalent prices for Arabica only match production cost while those for Robusta are 10-12 per cent over production cost. Prices of coffee globally continue to increase amid expectations of a......

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi lifting the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup in Qatar 2024. Photograph: Hannah McCay / Reuters. Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in......

Historic! India to host first ever Kho Kho World Cup!

IMAGE: The Kho Kho World Cup will feature both men's and women's teams, with 25 countries from six continents set to compete. Photograph: Kho Kho World Cup/X India is set to host the first-ever......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com  Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

IMAGE: Former India hockey goalkeeper P R Sreejesh. Photograph: Hockey India Retired hockey legend PR Sreejesh manned the Indian goal like a wall and made some crucial saves during the country's......

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

IMAGE:  India defeated South Korea to move to the second spot in Pool A. Photograph: Ankita Raina/X India picked up their third victory in the Billie Jean King Cup as they defeated South......