Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the Israel-linked MSC ARIES container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported, citing Iranian news agency.......

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the......

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......

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

An Indian warship provided critical assistance to a Palau-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Aden after it caught fire following a missile attack, in the latest in a series of such support......

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified......

Why does India fail to attract foreign investments in oil & gas?

Why does the world’s fastest-growing major consumer of energy fail to attract investments in oil and gas? This is a question worth pondering after private sector conglomerate Reliance......

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: A container ship is loaded at a container terminal in......

Petrol, diesel prices may rise as international oil rates surge

A surge in international oil prices may translate into an increase in the retail selling price of petrol and diesel in India as oil companies face extreme margin squeeze, sources said.......

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

IMAGE: Paris is will continue to be dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentesi/Reuters All sporting roads lead to Paris next year with......

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday. IMAGE: The Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal. Photograph: Catherine......

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

IMAGES from Saturday's action in the Premier League IMAGE: Martin Odegaard scores Arsenal's second goal during the Premier League match against Bournemouth, at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, on......

PHOTOS: Dominant India rout Sri Lanka to clinch series 2-0

Images from the third T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Pune, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan, left, and KL Rahul hit half-centuries to power India to a huge total.......

Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing soccer player Sala

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Tributes for newly-signed Cardiff City soccer player Emiliano Sala. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Investigators......