Egg on my face: Tharoor admits he was wrong on India's Ukraine war stand

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Tuesday conceded that he was left with "an egg on his face" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was......

INDIA partners Cong, CPM spar in RS over Kerala ASHA workers' strike

A war of words erupted in the Rajya Sabha between Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist MPs from Kerala over the strike by ASHA workers in that state demanding a hike in honorarium and......

Trump Launches Trade War

United States President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on most US imports, with even higher rates for China (34%), India (26%), Japan (24%) and the EU (20%), escalating a global trade war.......

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

In a move that has left many on edge, United States President Donald Trump's highly anticipated tariffs are set to take effect sooner than some had expected -- as in immediately, the White House......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Air India CEO on why aircraft deliveries may be hit for 4-5 years

Aircraft supply to airlines will remain constrained during the next four to five years due to the supply chain issues being faced by plane makers Airbus and Boeing and there is not much that......

White collar hiring in March dips marginally by 1.4%

Hiring trends in India's white-collar job market dipped marginally by 1.4 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, driven by a decline in recruitment in the retail, oil & gas, and......

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

Bessemer Venture Partners has closed $350 million in capital for its second dedicated India fund to back founders in the region, who build enduring companies. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The......

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

'I am not a greedy film person, even as an actor.''While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I've done hardly 35 films in my entire career.' IMAGE: Manoj......

'BJP Candidates Win Only Because Of Modi'

'BJP leaders emerged victorious only because of Narendra Modi's name, not for their own political capability.' IMAGE: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget......

'India Must Chase In Semifinal'

IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar backs India as favourites against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters   Spin dominance and a weakened Australian bowling attack......

'ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board'

'If tomorrow India says there should be no no-balls or wide balls, the ICC will find a way to make it happen.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Andy Roberts has denounced the International Cricket Council......

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten on 97 off just 42 balls. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has hailed Shreyas Iyer as the ‘most......

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Haryana's Pardeep Joon and Delhi's Sahista won the gold medals in their respective men's and women's powerlifting competitions at the Khelo India Para Games on Wednesday. IMAGE: 170 gold medals......

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

'...we say that sport is this great phenomenon that is so wonderful and it's healthy and it's good for us all. Let's make sure that it doesn't bring suffering or disadvantage to anybody because of......