No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

China on Monday sought to play down increasing tensions with its Asian neighbours over the simmering South China Sea dispute and the eastern Ladakh border issue with India, saying its initiatives......

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

'In the short term the relationship will get worse.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajnath Singh/X Gautam Bambawale is one of only three Indian diplomats who have served as the Republic's ambassadors......

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.''Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ADG PI - Indian Army In nearly 35 years......

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the......

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

IMAGE: A new chapter begins for the Chennai Super Kings as Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: CSK/X   One can always expect the unexpected from......

Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter': Stokes

IMAGE: Ben Stokes bowls during England's nets session in Dharamsala on Wednesday. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters England captain Ben Stokes called the Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter' and......

Durand Cup: NEUFC enters semifinals

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC became the first semifinalists of this season’s Durand Cup. Photograph: NEUFC/Twitter Phalguni Singh's second half goal was enough for ISL side Northeast United FC......

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

IMAGE: Players of Indian Air Force FT and Bengaluru FC vie for the ball. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bengaluru FC/Twitter Defending champions Bengaluru FC failed to break the Indian Air Force FT's......

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies.At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready......