China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said tensions between India and Pakistan were among the list of hotspot issues mediated by China this year. IMAGE: The Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah, the......

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing "likely also considered" setting up a base in Pakistan.......

Quad envoys dare China with rare meet in Beijing

Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the United States, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing. IMAGE: Ambassadors of India, the US, Japan and Australia......

China dares Japan with military drills in Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the 'middle areas' of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Taiwan that Beijing claims as its territory.......

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Mexico on Thursday imposed a tariff of up to 50 per cent on imports from its non-preferential trade partners, including India, a move that might hit New Delhi’s annual $5.75 billion shipments to......

Nifty hits record intra-day high; Sensex jumps 573 points

Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks.......

World's 11 Famously Long Tunnels

Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life,......

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index. Out of 230 cities analysed for their economy, population, and wealth, the report names......

'Those Trolling Salman For That Smile...'

IMAGE: A scene from Battle of Galwan. Former Bigg Boss contestant Tehseen Poonawalla has hit back at trolls who have been criticising Salman Khan after the Battle of Galwan teaser was released on......

Why Dhurandhar Is Unsettling

Dhurandhar does not ask audiences to cheer blindly, notes Kumar Abhishek. It asks them to see how power operates in grey zones, and at moral cost. IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar. Cinema has......

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event. Photograph: Sumit Nagal/X India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal on Tuesday sought......

World Rapid: Humpy in joint lead; Gukesh, Erigaisi stay in hunt

IMAGE: Koneru Humpy shares the lead with China's Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points in the women's section at the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Reigning champion......

World Record! Bhutan's Yeshey rewrites T20 history

Sonam Yeshey becomes first bowler to pick eight wickets in T20s In a historic milestone, Bhutan's left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey became the first bowler to pick up an eight-wicket haul in T20......

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

IMAGE: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Paris to reaffirm their status as India's premier doubles pair. Photograph: ANI Photo Indian......

Dream ends: Satwik-Chirag exit World Tour Finals

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had beaten their opponents in the group stage but the Chinese pair turned the tables on them when it mattered the most. Photograph: BAI/X Indian......