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Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

India is likely to experience extreme heat during the April to June period with central and western peninsular parts facing the worst impact, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday as......

Make sure justice is done: US to India on Pannun murder plot

The United States is working with the Indian government to hold accountable those behind a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, according to the Biden......

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

The Biden administration on Thursday notified the US Congress on its proposed supply of 31 MQ-9B Predator long endurance drones to India, in a significant forward movement to firm up the mega deal......

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some......

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.''The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this......

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales......

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Several technology companies are seeking to step up hiring from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India in 2024 to tap into a vast talent pool of skilled professionals churned out by educational......

Festivities, polls prompt govt to keep tabs on food price movement

Amid the ongoing festival season and ahead of the elections for five state assemblies, the Centre is closely monitoring inflation, particularly in food items, to enable it to take steps to increase......

ED raids Hero MotoCorp chairman Pawan Munjal

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted raids against Hero Motocorp executive chairperson Pawan Munjal and others as part of a money laundering investigation, official sources said.......

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Photograph: PTI Photo Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn’t reached a stage......

Injury woes continue: Is India's pace unit in jeopardy?

India must focus on building bigger fast bowling pool in 2024: Irfan Pathan IMAGE: India's pace duo Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Photograph: BCCI/X India must focus on increasing the......

Rahul Is 'A Delight To See'

'He has made batting look easy.''When you look at his footwork and the balance, it was pretty amazing.' IMAGE: The lively Centurion track tested K L Rahul's resilience. Photograph: Esa......

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

IMAGE: With Shubman Gill unable able to regain full fitness, Ishan Kishan will continue to open in Wednesday's ICC World Cup match against Afghanistan. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters......

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

IMAGE: Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign with an easy outing against Netherlands. Photographs: PCB/X Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star......

Watch Out For These Guys!

The big stars have always risen to the occasion in World Cups, be it Kapil Dev in 1983, Sanath Jayasurya in 1996, Ricky Ponting in 2003, Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011 or Ben Stokes in 2019.This......

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