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India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or......

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

India recognises that the threat of terrorism "cannot and should not" be linked to any religion, nationality or group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit......

India seeks 'sincerity' in war on terror

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, India on Monday said hurdles in the global war against terror are created by "unwillingness" or lack of "sincerity" on part of countries and any "architecture......

Omicron BA.2 will not lead to another Covid surge in India, says expert

As India reports a high number of Omicron BA.2 cases, a top health expert has said it is not a cause of concern because it will not lead to another COVID-19 surge in the country. IMAGE: Indian......

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Israeli cyber tech firm, Cellebrite, has sold Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency and various police units products that are highly intrusive and can lead to gross human rights violations......

CII to set up task-force on Nathu-La trade

Confederation of Indian Industry eastern region will soon set up a task force to evaluate the possibilities of trade and commerce through Nathu-La Pass in Sikkim, which was thrown open for border......

Will not join rich men's OECD for now: India

India has decided against becoming a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development for now, but it is talking to the Paris-based body for expanding sectoral engagement.At......

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

At the recently concluded Dubai airshow, Akasa, Rakesh Radheyshyam Jhunjhunwala’s new airline, signed a $9 billion deal with American aircraft maker Boeing to buy its 737 MAX planes and a $4......

Increase financial support to UN body: India

India has called on the international community to increase its financial support to the United Nations' body dealing with women's empowerment, to help it meet the global commitments of gender......

NDA leaves big agenda behind

The National Democratic Alliance, led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, had set a scorching pace of reforms in the first two years of its rule. With the voters' mandate for the 13th Lok Sabha pointing to a......

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'Indira Kannan reports. IMAGE: Members of the 69th Berlin film festival's international jury arrive for the awards......

Asian Games: Nikhat sails into quarters; Shiva, Sanjeet bow out

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Boxing Federation of India Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen cruised to the 50kg quarterfinals but seasoned Indian pugilist Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet bowed out of the......

Boxing's Olympic Qualifiers: Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd

IMAGE: The Indian hopes will be spearheaded by Amit Panghal and Mary Kom. Photograph: PTI World silver-medallist Amit Panghal (52kg) has been given the top billing in the men's competition......

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester.......

Tendulkar urges sports minister to support banned boxer Sarita

Veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, has found support from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who has written a letter to the Sports Minister urging him to......

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for......

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