US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by......

29 Maoists slain in Chhattisgarh's biggest ever encounter

Ahead of the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh, security personnel gunned down 29 Maoists, including some senior cadres, in Kanker district on Tuesday in the biggest encounter ever in the......

India lost 2.33 mn hectares of tree cover since 2000, says report

India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, equivalent to a six percent decrease in tree cover during this period, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch......

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Diganta Moran does not have the right to purchase land in Arunachal Pradesh where he was born and brought up, but he has the right to vote. IMAGE: Artists perform during the 'Lekang Solung......

UK's Superdry to sell South Asia IP assets to Reliance for 40 million pounds

UK fashion retailer Superdry on Wednesday said it will sell its intellectual property assets in South Asia to Reliance Retail for 40 million pounds (Rs 402 crore) through a joint venture.......

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

The fledgling Akasa Air has told the Delhi high court it is in a “state of crisis” following the “sudden and abrupt” resignation of over 40 pilots who left the airline......

33 pilots, 97 cabin-crew members found drunk on duty in H1 of 2023: DGCA

In the first half of this year, 33 pilots and 97 cabin-crew members failed their compulsory alcohol tests, which are conducted either before or after flights, according to data from the Directorate......

Byju Raveendran talks 'struggles', not layoffs

After assuring shareholders that Byju’s is on a strong footing, Chief Executive Officer Byju Raveendran, after much delay, spoke to employees in a townhall session. Photograph: PTI Photo In......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Defamation plea not maintainable: Dhoni tells court

IMAGE: Dhoni's counsel appeared before the court and submitted that the plaint against him was not maintainable and he has just filed a case against the couple in a Ranchi court. Photograph:......

Defamation suit filed against Dhoni by former business partners

IMAGE: Former business partners Mihir Diwakar and his wife Soumya Das approached the high court seeking a permanent injunction and damages against Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: BCCI Two......

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

In the absence of the Army, the BCCI may not consider a depleted Services side worthy of participation at the national level, notes Air Marshal Pramod Vasant Athawale (retd). IMAGE: Indian Army......

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

IMAGE: Following cricket’s inclusion for the LA Olympics, Greg Barclay wants ICC to become a permanent member. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC)......

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

  IMAGE: Beckham, son of former England captain and Inter Miami president and co-owner David Beckham, featured 15 times for Brentford B and scored one goal during his loan spell. Photograph:......