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CBI tracks digital arrest scam to Southeast Asian nations, charges 13

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals for allegedly running "digital arrest" cyber fraud scams, controlled by masterminds located in Southeast Asian......

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is under close watch and a 'massive fleet' is heading towards the Gulf region. "I said, if you hang those people, you're going to be hit......

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion.They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill. IMAGE:......

36 South Asians on the ballot as US goes to polls

As the US goes to polls on Tuesday, several India-American and South Asian candidates are running for some key positions nationwide, in the first fight at the ballots in the second term of Donald......

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947.But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: A view of the......

Sensex gains 398 points on easing of geopolitical tensions

Sentiment improved following US President Donald Trump's withdrawal of tariff threats against the EU and his optimistic remarks on a potential India-US trade deal, which encouraged short-covering......

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Market sentiment is likely to remain cautious as investors position themselves for the upcoming Union Budget and the US Fed's interest rate decision, where expectations are muted. Photograph:......

Sensex sinks below 82K; Nifty ended down 75 points

Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points ICICI......

Sensex tanks over 1,000 points, Nifty tumble over 1%

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tanked over 1 per cent on Tuesday due to heavy selling pressure in market heavyweights Reliance, Bajaj Finance and M&M amid escalating geopolitical......

Sensex drops 245 points on persistent foreign fund outflows

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday, extending their previous day's losses, due to weakness in IT, consumption, and select banking blue-chip stocks amid escalating......

Rahman On Communal Remark: 'Never Wished To Cause Pain'

A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR......

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.''The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and......

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR Rahman/Instagram Less......

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

IMAGE: Vijender Singh brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing. Photograph: Vijender Singh/X Indian boxing icon......

India colts stun fancied Iran, seal AFC Asian Cup spot

IMAGE: India U-17 players celebrate after booking a spot in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Football/X An indomitable Indian football team staged a......

Lebanon hand India's first defeat in Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers

IMAGE: India's players in action against Lebanon during the Group D match of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena, in Ahmedabad, on Friday. Photograph: AIFF/X......

Golden day for India's archers at Asian Championships

IMAGE: The women's team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha, and Prithika Pradeep led the charge with a thrilling victory over Korea. Photograph: Asian Archery/Instagram Seasoned campaigner......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......