Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

India wants to ensure that its relations with all countries advance without seeking exclusivity, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said as he underlined that China falls into a somewhat......

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that China is ready to work with India for the 'steady and sound growth' of bilateral ties and the two countries are committed to upholding stability......

As demand for EV batteries picks up, makers eye lithium reserves

The EV industry is at an inflection point and batteries will play a critical role ahead -- batteries and related components typically constitute 35-45 per cent of an EV's costs. IMAGE: Mahindra's......

Maruti, Bajaj Auto clock highest-ever exports in FY22

The top five export models during the year were Baleno, Dzire, Swift, S-Presso and Brezza. Shally Seth Mohile reports. Photograph: Courtesy Maruti Suzuki Overseas shipments at auto firms expanded......

Oil retreats, still above $100; no supply shocks for India

International oil prices retreated from an over seven-year high but was still above $100 a barrel and continue to pose threat to India's inflation rate and current account deficit. While there are......

US bank pulls out of Adani's Australian coal mine project

Bank of New York Mellon Corp has pulled out of providing financial services to the Adani group and its Carmichael coal mine in Australia, saying the venture is incompatible with its environmental,......

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

IMAGE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted the Pakistan cricket team at the Parliament House on Tuesday. Photograph: PCB/X Whitewashed in each of their last five test tours of......

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

IMAGE: Australia's Usman Khawaja is hit on the back of the helmet by a delivery by England's Mark Wood. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters Since Usman Khawaja's critical comments......

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

IMAGE: The Border-Gavaskar trophy is held by former Indian player Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian player Allan Border. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Former Australia captain Allan Border has......

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

'A lot of journalists use the word 'source'. I would say, change that word to 'coward'.' IMAGE: Former coach Justin Langer also said he felt hard done by when governing body Cricket Australia......

How Australia's A-League is trying to lure Cristiano Ronaldo

Photograph: Kind courtesy Cristiano Ronaldo/Instagram A-League boss Danny Townsend has made a bid to lure Cristiano Ronaldo to the Australian top flight, while admitting it might not be able to......