For Taliban, US is Important

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Men sell Taliban flags outside the former United States embassy in Kabul, October 8, 2021.......

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

Officials at the UAE embassy in New Delhi on Friday said the UAE had not officially announced any financial aid for Kerala flood relief.However, Vijayan claimed there was no lack of clarity on UAE......

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

IMAGE: Navy supplies food and materials to the flood affected people of Chengannur district of the Kerala. Photograph: PTI Photo As the row over foreign aid for flood-ravaged Kerala......

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.''It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.' Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India Saud Mohammed......

Edtech giant Byju's CBO Prathyusha Agarwal, two senior executives quit

Three senior executives have resigned from Byju's at a time when the most valuable edtech company has been trying to address challenges such as due diligence issues, legal battles with lenders,......

Budget may open window for big-ticket foreign investments

The Centre plans to create a special window for strategically important investors such as sovereign wealth funds and pension funds that wish to invest over Rs 3,000 crore through a single......

With Jet off the radar, skies are wide open for Tata's airlines

Both Vistara and AirAsia India, along with their partners, are quietly putting together an aggressive plan to become a formidable force in the skies.At the core of this new push is their plan to go......

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala.For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia.M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported......

LBGT people in Qatar prepare cautiously for World Cup

IMAGE: Football fans are pictured at the Corniche ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images A group of Arab friends living in Qatar's capital Doha met up......

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

IMAGE: India's last international match was the joint qualifying round match against Oman in Muscat in November last year, which they had lost 0-1. Photograph: AIFF Media The Indian football team......

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

IMAGE: Kvitova, who last played at the Qatar Open in February, said finding rhythm and playing without support would be the hardest part returning. Photograph: David W Cerny/Reuters Two-time......

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday. IMAGE: (Picture for representational purpose only) Virender Sehwag with Shahid Afridi. Photograph: T10League/Twitter The......

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: US football captain Megan Rapinoe speaks during the press conference at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, on Saturday. Photograph:......