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India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains the world's top arms importer and its imports increased by 4.7 percent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, Swedish think tank SIPRI said in a new report on Monday. IMAGE:......

Jaishankar blames China for not observing written pacts with India

Taking a dig at China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said Beijing has not observed longstanding written agreements with India and blamed it for the bloodshed at the borders in......

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

While Narendra Modi has spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Manmohan Singh's 306 -- he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani in......

US vetoes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war after a veto by the US. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

'Now that all the early adopters have the electric car, governments are backing down in some countries because they do not have the money to subsidise so much.' Kindly note the image has only been......

Adani Green to raise $409 mn bonds to repay loan

Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, plans to raise $409 million through US dollar-denominated bonds to repay a debt obligation falling this......

FPIs' investment value rises 13% to $738 bn in Dec quarter

The value of FPIs (Foreign Portfolio Investors) holding in Indian equities reached $738 billion in the three months ended December 2023, marking a surge of 13 per cent from the preceding quarter,......

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have managed to stay afloat in a volatile January that saw the frontline indices hit their respective 52-week high levels and then slip.......

India's Russian oil import hits 12-month low, but...

India's crude oil imports from Russia fell for a second straight month in January to its lowest in 12 months but the nation's insatiable appetite for Russian crude remains for the long term,......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

How PM Changed Rakul-Jackky's Shaadi Destination

Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani have chosen to tie the knot in an intimate two-day celebration in Goa on February 21. The couple had originally planned a destination wedding overseas, but they......

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Shabana Azmi/Instagram Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything......

Something For All Ages On OTT This Week

There's something for all ages on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.   Chicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: English A sequel to 2000's......

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week. The BuccaneersWhere to watch? Apple TV+Language: English Set in 1870s London society, The Buccaneers looks at the......

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

IMAGE: Ben Stokes-led England lost the five-match series 1-4 to Rohit Sharma-led India. Photograph: BCCI England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not......

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

IMAGE: Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday. Photograph: Carla Carniel/Reuters Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts......

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics IMAGE: Rafael Nadal reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia for a long-term commitment to help grow the sport and inspire a new generation of tennis......

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

'The whole team is motivated with what's happening in Palestine, it's a difficult time for all families. But we're professional players, we should keep it up the same way as we've been working in......

Mario Zagallo, Brazil soccer legend, dies at 92

IMAGE: Brazilan football legend was the first person in the sport to win the World Cup as a player and a coach. Photograph: Sergio Moraes/Reuters Mario Zagallo, who won four soccer World Cups for......

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