China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

China on Sunday hiked its defence budget by 7.2 per cent, marginally higher than last year, to 1.55 trillion yuan (about $224 billion), marking the eighth consecutive year of increase in its......

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, while incumbent Lt Gen B S Raju will take charge as South Western Army Commander, official sources said on......

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually flagged-off the Vande Bharat train service between Secunderabad in Telangana and the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on the auspicious......

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Imran Khan has said he wants to mend relations with the US if re-elected and no longer blames it for his removal as Pakistan prime minister, apparently taking a U-turn after accusing Washington of......

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday SCORECARD IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj appeals successfully for the lbw wicket of Sri......

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the on the podium after winning the Dutch Grand Prix. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen celebrated a......

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.''I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.' IMAGE: Jitesh Sharma's ability to finish off matches in the final......

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.  IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores against Manchester City at Anfield. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters A superb......

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, on Saturday. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters Charles......