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At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

India told the United Nations Security Council that it calls for a 'pragmatic engagement' with the Taliban as New Delhi underlined that a focus on only punitive measures will ensure a 'business as......

Army moves to boost strike power with 120 km Pinaka upgrade

As part of efforts to further strengthen its long-range artillery capabilities post Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is looking to induct 120 km strike range Pinaka rockets in a proposal worth......

Karnataka cabinet approves bills on hate speech, cattle slaughter

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved eight draft bills, including the ones on hate speech and hate crimes, prevention of slaughter and preservation of cattle and protection of people from......

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India and Russia on Friday called for an "uncompromising" global fight against terrorism without "hidden agendas and double standards" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is......

Maha civic polls marred by violence, bogus voting allegations

Polling for the first phase of 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra on Tuesday was marred by allegations of bogus voting and violence with even supporters of ruling allies......

State Bank of India readies plan to ease KYC process

State Bank of India has embarked on a drive to cut the Know Your Customer (KYC) process to a single one across its branches, a top official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been......

Amazon to invest $35 billion in India by 2030 across businesses

E-commerce giant Amazon plans to make a mega-investment of $35 billion, over Rs 3.14 lakh crore, in India by 2030 across its businesses with a focus on AI-driven digitization, export growth and job......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

India needs to increase the investment rate to 34-35 per cent from 31-32 per cent currently to achieve a growth rate of 7 per cent and above, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman, economic advisory......

Fuel emission relief for small cars leaves industry divided

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote. Kindly note the......

Jothikumaran in FIH Development Council

India can now hope to play a major role in development of hockey globally as the Secretary General of the Indian Hockey Federation, K Jothikumaran, has been appointed in the Development Council of......

ISL Crisis: Desperate AIFF Willing To Take 'Pay Cut'!

If the minimum guaranteed payment amount is reduced, the AIFF would want financial support from the government to fund the national teams and conduct various tournaments. IMAGE: The Indian Super......

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

IMAGE: The Karnataka High Court order means that former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad will now have competition for the KSCA president's post during the elections scheduled on December 7.......

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

'Specifically, the annual guaranteed payment to the AIFF may be restructured or reasonably reduced to ensure commercial viability for prospective partners, while still safeguarding the financial......

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029. IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on November 2,......