Will walk extra mile if Pak acts on terror: PM

India is willing to walk the "extra mile" to open a new chapter in relations with Pakistan but it must act decisively against terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted. Addressing the......

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

The best, wisest, and fairest next step in strengthening our own cause is to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and allow the resumption of robust political activity.That's a box that remains......

We seek permanent peace with Pak: PM tells Saudis

India is willing to walk the "extra mile" to open a new chapter in relations with Pakistan but it must act decisively against terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on Monday.Addressing......

Saudis get first-ever woman minister

The winds of change seem to be blowing in from the desert, however mildly, in Saudi Arabia. In a landmark development, King Abdullah has appointed Norah al-Faiz as deputy minister with special......

India tops airfare spike in APAC, West Asia

India witnessed the highest increase in airfares among the 10 top aviation markets in the Asia-Pacific and West Asia collectively across both domestic and international flights Q4 2019 and Q4 2022......

RSS arm says divestment of Air India, BPCL was 'uncalled for'

In a resolution passed at its national assembly in Haridwar, the SJM said the Modi government’s proposed strategic divestment of PSEs was an “imprudent business decision” and......

Expats to lose jobs in Saudi stores

In a move which will impact foreign workers, including hundreds of Indians, working in Saudi Arabia, a top advisory body has passed a law to gradually replace foreign workers in commercial outlets......

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

The governmentallowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian......

The IPL's Pay Problem

Lower-paid IPL players, domestic or foreign, should be able to try their luck in other T20 tournaments. Photograph: IPL/X   The eye-watering bid for Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc......

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

IMAGE: More than 120 million unique viewers had tuned in to watch Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans in a dramatic final, with a peak concurrency of 32.1 million, on Jio Cinema. Photograph:......

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'   IMAGE: Saudi Arabia plans to build a mountain......

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, ICC World Cup/Twitter The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced a rescheduled qualification pathway to the 2022 under-19 men's World Cup in the West......

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

'A joint analysis concluded that due to the advanced stage of preparations and the need for a detailed assessment of the potential logistical impact on Qatar, more time would be required and a......