Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won 71 seats and secured a 'super majority' in parliamentary elections, preliminary results suggested on Monday, a victory seen as a strong endorsement of......

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday launched an information support force, a new wing of the People's Liberation Army, which he said will be a strategic branch, a key pillar and a vital power in......

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

China and India have made 'positive progress' to resolve the border standoff, with both sides maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels, a senior foreign ministry......

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

China on Thursday said that "sound and stable ties" serve the common interests of China and India as it reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that for New Delhi, ties with Beijing are......

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country’s pharmaceuticals sector. Illustration:......

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Following a net addition of 84, the......

Tatas to be India's first homegrown iPhone maker

Tata Group is set to become India's first homegrown iPhone maker after Taiwan's Wistron Group agreed to sell a plant in Bengaluru to India's largest conglomerate. Photograph: Francis......

High on G20 bonhomie, India readies 4th summit with African Union

Keen to capitalise on the growing geopolitical support from African nations after the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is working with the African Union to hold the fourth India-Africa Forum......

Messi breaks silence: Reveals why he missed Hong Kong tie

IMAGE: Lionel Messi shared a video statement on the Chinese social media website Weibo. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Weeks after Inter Miami's friendly match against the Hong Kong Team, the......

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and teammates sit on the substitute bench. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly......

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

IMAGE: USA's Coco Gauff in action against compatriot Emma Navarro during the Auckland Open semi-final on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy ASB Classic/X World number two Aryna Sabalenka beat......

Indian Wushu team devastated after visa issue blocks athletes from Hangzhou

IMAGE: Three wushu fighters from Arunachal Pradesh were issued stapled visas instead of stamped ones, India's foreign ministry said. India does not accept stapled visas as valid. Photograph: SAI......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......