At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

At noon on Ram Navami Wednesday, the Sun's rays will fall on the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, a 'Surya tilak' of the deity made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses.......

Slow capex growth may halt cement stocks' rally

The recent price correction in broader markets has hit cement companies hard. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters So far in the current month,......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.' IMAGE: Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur tells the life story of......

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.' Nikhil Nagesh Bhat wants his stories to reach as many people as possible because he feels they are important. One of the reasons......

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

Spurs' top four hopes dented in 1-1 draw at West Ham IMAGE: West Ham United's Kurt Zouma scores their first goal. Photograph: Tony Obrien/Reuters Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move......

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

'I know what my opinion is about myself. That does not change regardless of whether I get a zero or not.' IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag has played a major role with the bat after being......

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

IPL 2024 is here, and a fresh wave of leadership is set to take charge. From familiar faces to surprising picks, each team has entrusted a captain to steer them towards glory. From seasoned......

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

IMAGE: Ben Stokes-led England lost the five-match series 1-4 to Rohit Sharma-led India. Photograph: BCCI England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not......

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28 Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X Women's red-ball cricket will return to India's domestic calendar after six years when the......