Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Pakistan's Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif is likely to be elected the new prime minister of Pakistan on Monday after the ouster of Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote by the joint Opposition.......

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik in a money-laundering case probe linked to the activities of fugitive gangster Dawood......

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Opposition parties on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the government in Rajya Sabha, alleging it has failed to control prices of essential commodities, provide jobs and meet its target of......

Is The Taliban Breaking Away From Pakistan?

The Taliban's main challenge comes on the financial and economic front and there Pakistan doesn't have the capacity to be of any meaningful help, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: A......

Indian economy has recovered 'handsomely': Panagariya

The Indian economy has recovered 'handsomely' from the pandemic-induced disruptions, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Tuesday, while expressing hope that the recovery will......

Of power, privatisation and politics

The push to privatise discoms has become a major bone of contention between the Centre and states. The irony is the states opposing the amendments on the ground of threat of privatisation already......

Rupee likely to test 76.50 level this year: Experts

Indian rupee is likely to test 76-76.50 levels as a relatively strong greenback, boiling crude prices and COVID headwinds deepen the depreciation bias for the domestic currency, according to......

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto,......

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

IMAGE: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 25, 2021 A general view of No.1 Court. Photograph: Jon Super/Reuters Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from......

Wimbledon to ban players from Russian and Belarus

IMAGE: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 25, 2021 A general view of No.1 Court. Photograph: Jon Super/Reuters Wimbledon barred Russian and Belarusian players from......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......

Ukraine solidarity, anti-war messages across stadiums

IMAGE: Fans hold a banner in support of Ukraine before the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City, at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Photograph: Peter Powell/Reuters Manchester City......

Euro 2020: France players yet to be vaccinated

IMAGE: France forward Kylian Mbappe had tested positive for COVID last year. Photograph: Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images All staff members of the French national team have been vaccinated against......