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......

We want to decide our own matters by ourselves: Maldives Prez Muizzu

Armed with a ‘super majority' in the parliamentary polls, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said the international community will now understand where the Maldivians stand, especially on......

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won 71 seats and secured a 'super majority' in parliamentary elections, preliminary results suggested on Monday, a victory seen as a strong endorsement of......

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......

Avenue Supermarts regains Rs 3-trillion m-cap; stock zooms 23% in 1 month

Shares of Avenue Supermarts, which owns and operates the DMart stores, hit a two-year high of Rs 4,710.15 as they surged nearly 6 per cent on the BSE in Thursday’s (April 4) intraday trade......

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are in talks with regulatory bodies — the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — to seek changes in......

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per......

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

For the first time, Amul fresh milk will be available outside India, with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) launching four variants of milk in the US market within a week,......

'Girls Are Becoming Suicide Bombers'

'When I am doing a film, that film is not propaganda for me. That's a true thing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Adah Sharma/Instagram After her debut in 2008 with the horror flick 1920, Adah Sharma......

The Folks Who Designed Pulkit's Fairy Tale Wedding

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pulkit Samrat/Instagram Designing the outfits for a Bollywood actor's wedding can be quite a task, and Pulkit Samrat acknowledges it. He shares pictures from the various......

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   FighterWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil......

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

HS Prannoy finding his way back after chronic stomach disorder returns to trouble him Photograph: Kind Courtesy H S Prannoy/Instagram Seasoned Indian shuttler H S Prannoy has revealed that he has......

Chahal becomes first bowler to claim 200 scalps in IPL

IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates on taking a return catch to dismiss Mohammed Nabi, his 200th IPL victim. Photograph: BCCI India and Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Monday......

How Gukesh used a loss to fuel his historic win

Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X For most athletes victory is usually the biggest motivator but not for......

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

IMAGE: The Super Kings have been a force to be reckoned with at home. Photograph: BCCI Revenge will be on defending champions Chennai Super Kings' minds when they host an unpredictable......

Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova for FIDE/X India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto to become the youngest ever......