China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

China on Tuesday blocked a proposal by India and the United States at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir, wanted for his involvement in the 26/11......

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously.Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any......

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and......

ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party president and MLA Jayant Patil for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial......

Vodafone sells 18% stake in Indus Towers for Rs 15,300 crore

British telecom player Vodafone on Wednesday said it has sold an 18 per cent stake in Indus Towers for 1.7 billion euro (about Rs 15,300 crore). Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Meanwhile,......

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Three leading domestic voting advisory firms are not on the same page over the proposed demerger and separate listing of ITC’s hotel business, ITC Hotels. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will replace IT major Wipro in the 30-share BSE Sensex from June 24, according to an official announcement on Friday. Photograph:......

Adani adds another feather to his cap

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 95 per cent stake in Gopalpur Ports in Odisha from Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Orissa Stevedores Ltd at......

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

IMAGE: FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez expects his team to get back to winning ways in the Champions League home game against Porto on Tuesday. Photograph: FC Barcelona/X Barcelona have another......

'Hardik has ticked all the boxes as captain'

'Hardik has done very well and I have been impressed by his leadership.''His approach is in line with a modern-style of leadership which is collaborative.' IMAGE: Gujarat Titans Mentor and Batting......

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

UK says Chelsea can keep playing after Abramovich sanction, sale halted IMAGE: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel with owner Roman Abramovich. Fans group, the Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST), urged the......

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra of Wellington bats during the Plunket Shield match against Canterbury. If selected to play, the 21-year-old would be the youngest Kiwi Test player since Ish Sodhi, who......