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At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

Air India suspends flights to Israel amid Iran strike

With the Middle East tensions flaring up, Air India has temporarily suspended its Tel Aviv flights and airlines have charted alternative flight paths to avoid the Iranian airspace. IMAGE: An......

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. IMAGE: Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle......

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

Sensex tanks 455 points dragged by bank stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced heavy volatility on Thursday and ended lower, taking their losing streak to the fourth straight session, dragged by bank stocks and foreign fund......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

India's exports dip marginally in March; 3.11% in FY24

India's merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to $41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to $437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/Twitter The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will host the......

Junior Hockey WC: Foreign teams exempted from quarantine

IMAGE: The FIH Men's Junior World Cup will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from November 25 to December 5.Photograph: Getty Images Foreign teams that will land in India for next......

Midnight marathon no escape from world championship heat

'We have extra precautions, more medical support, more water but yes it is going to be tough' IMAGE: There will be no escaping the heat in Doha. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Conditions for......

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has reportedly made the comment because Kenya, which topped the medals table at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, has had more than 40 athletes banned for doping in......

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

- Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August. IMAGE: Rio Olympics 2016's organizing committee......

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