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......

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......

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

India will not tailor its policies to suit US EV maker Tesla, and its laws and tariff rules will be formulated to attract all-electric vehicle manufacturers from across the world to set up a base......

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......

Face the expectations: Bindra's take on how to win Olympic gold

IMAGE: Chasing perfection is like chasing an untameable beast, says Abhinav Bindra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X India's former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has told the country's......

Can Nikhat finally step out of Mary Kom's shadow?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikhat Zareen/Instagram Former Indian men's boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez has backed world champion Nikhat Zareen (50kg) to bag a medal at this year's Paris......

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......

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......

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

IMAGES: Palak Gulia, centre, and Esha Singh, left, h made it a one-two in individual 10m air pistol. Photograph: SAI Media/X Indian shooters made a huge statement at the Asian Games,......