Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking......

Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack

Two days after five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack at a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, a Chinese company has suspended civil works and laid off hundreds of......

India to buy 200 BrahMos missiles for Rs 19K cr to boost Navy

In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has accorded approval for the procurement of more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and associated equipment for the Indian......

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

At least seven persons were arrested by Hong Kong customs authorities on Friday in connection with the territory's biggest money-laundering case involving a whopping HKD 14 billion (USD 1.8......

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for......

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Global investment firm Blackstone on Wednesday sold its entire 23.5 per cent stake in Embassy Office Parks REIT for around Rs 7,100 crore,  according to sources. Photograph: Jeenah......

Abu Dhabi's IHC exits two Adani firms

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, one of the first high-profile investors in billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, has decided to sell its stake in two Adani companies. Photograph:......

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs......

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

IMAGE: Four different narratives will play out in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Photograph: BCCI The never-ending speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement,......

Fear of BCCI backlash, ECB turns down Lalit Modi

IMAGE: The England Board rejected Lalit Modi's offer. Photograph: Jed Leicester Livepic via Reuters Unwilling to jeopardise its cordial relationship with the all-powerful BCCI, the England and......

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith Photograph: Kind Courtesy IPL/X As Test engagements shrink amid mushrooming T20 leagues across the world, former......

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

IMAGE: As per sources, most of the centrally contracted players are upset with the board. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central......

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

'You need to grow the game. The problem is that finance of world cricket is dominated by India and 70 per cent of world cricket money comes through India from whatever direction." IMAGE: Former......