India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

As world leaders converge at the G20 summit in New Delhi, hosts India on Friday said the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration will reflect the voice of global south and Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the......

Nigeria flags 2 India-made drugs as substandard, having toxins

Oral paracetamol and another cough medicine manufactured by companies based in Mumbai and Punjab were found to be “sub-standard or found to be containing toxins”, reports Sohini Das.......

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally. IMAGE: Pakistan......

Under the lens: Regulator moots pre-export govt testing for cough syrup cos

After reports of contamination in cough syrups sent from the country, India is considering a system to test them before exporting. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Ajeng......

India's Russian revolution: Why refiners are buying more Russian crude

For India to become a fuel export powerhouse, and diversify its supply sources, New Delhi must stand up to western pressure, and let private refiners pump products overseas. S Dinakar reports.......

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

India lost its competitive advantage as China gave fiscal benefits to its local manufacturers. Besides, recent policy flip-flops have, however, dented India’s image as the ‘pharmacy of......

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

About 400 million people working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis which is having "catastrophic consequences", and is......

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

IMAGE: Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha celebrates after Nigeria win gold in the Commonwealth Games women's 4 x 100m Relay final, at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, on August 7, 2022. Photograph: Phil......

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday IMAGE: England's Raheem Sterling scores their first goal against Hungary at Puskas Arena, Budapest. Photograph: Carl......

Nigerian sprinter Okagbare out of Games after failing drugs test

IMAGE: Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare reacts after competing in Heat 6 of the Olympics women's 100 metres Round 1, at Olympic stadium, in Tokyo, on Friday. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters......

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

IMAGE: lya Is, left, and Artem Burzh, street artists from the Hoodgraff team, works on a graffiti art depicting Russia's national team coach Stanislav Cherchesov in central St.......

World Cup diary: Iceland fans show their Viking spirit

IMAGE: Kristbjorn Hilmir Kjartansson (right) and Gretar Jonsson, Iceland's supporters, pose for a picture with their Lada after a journey from home to Russia to watch their team at the FIFA World......