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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......

Explosions rock pro-Iran military base in Iraq

At least three people were injured following five explosions at a pro-Iran military base in Iraq on Saturday, CNN reported, citing a security official. IMAGE: A general view shows the Kalso......

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......

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official. IMAGE: A view of an Iron Dome anti-missile......

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......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

Sensex climbs over 560 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed nearly 1 per cent each on Monday amid a rally in Asian and European markets, decline in Brent crude oil prices and buying by foreign investors.......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

Sensex tanks 455 points dragged by bank stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced heavy volatility on Thursday and ended lower, taking their losing streak to the fourth straight session, dragged by bank stocks and foreign fund......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

How PM Changed Rakul-Jackky's Shaadi Destination

Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani have chosen to tie the knot in an intimate two-day celebration in Goa on February 21. The couple had originally planned a destination wedding overseas, but they......

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Shabana Azmi/Instagram Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything......

Something For All Ages On OTT This Week

There's something for all ages on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch. Chicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: English A sequel to 2000's......

Why Parisians are unhappy with upcoming Olympics

'Am I excited about the Games? No, sorry, I know it's not the right response but I'm not. I'm not excited at all.' IMAGE: Many locals grumble that the Paris Olympics will mostly be an......

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......

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......

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

IMAGE: Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday. Photograph: Carla Carniel/Reuters Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts......

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics IMAGE: Rafael Nadal reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia for a long-term commitment to help grow the sport and inspire a new generation of tennis......

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