India's defence expenditure surged to $92.1 billion in 2025, making it the world's fifth-largest military spender, according to SIPRI data. This 8.9 per cent year-on-year rise was primarily driven by operational and procurement needs following heightened regional tensions with Pakistan in May 2025.
A State Bank of India report indicates a sharp increase in precautionary cash holding in India, with the gap between per capita currency in circulation and ATM withdrawals widening significantly, driven by global uncertainties despite record digital payment transactions.
Under FAME-II, automakers provided subsidies to electric vehicle (EV) customers at the time of purchase, with the understanding that the government would reimburse the firms later.
New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.
India's rapidly ageing truck fleet, with 42% of vehicles over 12 years old, is set to trigger a replacement-driven growth of 3-5% annually over the next five years.
In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.
'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'
A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava.
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 charming smile: "Take care of yourself."
Thursday evening brought a pleasant surprise for sweating Mumbaikars, as pre-monsoon showers lashed the entire periphery of the megacity.
The rebel group, demanding better playing conditions from the All India Tennis Association, said they will continue to remain unavailable for Davis Cup selection until the federation engages with them in 'good faith'.
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Duncan Fletcher's role may be under scanner following India's prolonged poor run of form but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday refused to blame the coach, saying the utmost responsibility for performance lies with the players.
With speculation building over the likely axing of Virender Sehwag from India's ODI team for the home series against Engl#8743 selectors Vikram Rathore and Saba Karim had a long chat with the under-fire opener ahead of the third and final ODI against Pakistan in New Delhi on Sunday.
Licking the wounds of yet another series defeat, India's struggling cricketers will seek to restore some pride when they go into the last One-dayer against arch rivals Pakistan in New Delhi, on Sunday with their captain M S Dhoni being a doubtful starter because of a sore back.
The clamour for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as India's captain might be becoming shriller by the day but former skipper Rahul Dravid feels he is the man to take the team forward as there is no viable alternative in sight.
Britain qualified for the Olympic field hockey semi-finals for the first time since it won the 1988 Seoul Games by surviving a dramatic finish to 1-1 draw with Spain on Tuesday. Britain will face the Netherlands in the semi-finals.
Gael Monfils will get the chance to give France a flying start in this weekend's Davis Cup final against Serbia after Thursday's draw paired him against world number 49 Janko Tipsarevic in the opening singles. Serbia's world number three Novak Djokovic will take on Gilles Simon in the second singles on Friday.
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is doubtful for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney next week after a hamstring problem forced him out of training on Saturday.
The Working Committee also ratified the appointment of Gary Kirsten as India coach and Dav Whatmore as the NCA head.
Australia vice captain Adam Gilchrist has dismissed Indian captain Anil Kumble's criticism about the lack of sportsman spirit.
Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.
Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.
The arrested man is Charles Gnanakone.
The meeting was scheduled to be held in December, 2003, but was put back repeatedly although it is supposed to meet twice a year.
Indian captain Rahul Dravid is in a dilemma over whether to play both his spinners in the first West Indies Test
Jong Chol Min and Kim Kum IL scored two goals each in the Group 'C' AFC Youth Football Championship match in Bangalore.
Pakistan's captain says fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be his trump card in the upcoming series.
India will desperately look to break the agonising sequence of debacles when they play Pakistan tomorrow in the Rabo Trophy hockey tournament.
But India's coach said the situation does not warrant drastic changes in team composition.
Captain Rahul Dravid said more surprises in store with regard to the number three batting slot.
India has climbed two places up to be placed 132nd in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday.
As humanitarian agencies are rushing aid for survivors, experts are piecing together the details of the seismic slip that sparked the fatal tsunamis following the world's biggest tremor in 40 years and fourth largest since 1900.
The Indian prime minister had earlier said that India will actively pursue talks with Pakistan and is sincere about discussing and resolving all issues, including Kashmir.
The Indian captain predicted a "very close contest" in the last three matches of the series.
India's captain clarified that the team was only following the schedule provided to them.
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