Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Amid a rebel offensive, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, Reuters reported. The news agency cited two senior army officers, whom it......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining......

76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians: Maldives

Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer on Saturday said 76 Indian military personnel were replaced by civilian employees of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which manufactured the two......

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Over the past decade, rapid structural changes in the economy have radically altered what was once a low-profile department. With the private sector playing an ex­panding role in public service......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

Defence Budget: Alarm bells ringing

Stagnant defence expenditure in India and set back to modernisation would be music to the ears of India's neighbours, writes Colonel (Dr.) Anil Athale (Retd.). An economist daughter of mine (Gold......

Telecom players split over Maran's policies

The telecom industry is divided over the policies of former Communications Minister Dayanadhi Maran, who resigned on Sunday. While GSM operators have supported Maran's achievements, some CDMA......

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

IMAGE: Antalyaspor's Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel shows his bandage which has ‘100 days, 7.10’ written on it, referring to the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, after scoring a goal......

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic has been confined to a hotel used to accommodate asylum seekers. Photograph: Reuters Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision......

Southern command felicitates Neeraj Chopra

IMAGE: Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra is feliciatated by the Southern Command in Pune on Monday. Photograph: Southern Command/Indian Army Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj......