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US hits 8th drug vessel, this time in Pacific; 2 killed

The United States on Wednesday struck an alleged drug vessel, an eighth such attack by the US, on the Pacific side of South America, according to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, as reported by......

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

The enduring relationship between the two countries have survived the disintegration of the erstwhile USSR in 1991, the end of the Cold War and the regime change in both countries, points out Rup......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific,......

India to lead emerging market growth with 7% GDP rise in 2025: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Friday said with a 7 per cent GDP expansion in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in the next year, India will lead growth among emerging markets and across the Asia Pacific region. Image......

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

These losses increase insurance premiums for customers and reduce insurer margins on the other. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The insurance industry has been witnessing Rs 8,000 crore to......

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......

India least favoured among emerging-market investors

Just over a year ago, India was investors' top pick among EMs. Its slide down the rankings follows $30 billion (over 2.5 trillion) of foreign selling over the past 12–13 months. Illustration:......

Trump says US will bring 'tariffs down at some point'

The US is 'pretty close' to reaching a 'fair trade deal' with India, President Donald Trump has said, adding that he will lower the tariffs imposed on Indian goods at 'some point'. Illustration:......

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a......

Nagal advances at Australian Open wild card play-off

IMAGE: India's Sumit Nagal bounced back from a set down to defeat China's Minghui Zhang and moved into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Chengdu,......

Nagal knocked out of Aus Open wild card play-off tourney

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal had received a direct entry into the tournament but was blighted by visa issues before the tournament. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters India's top singles player Sumit......

Niki Poonacha Earns Grand Slam Golden Ticket!

IMAGE: India's Niki Poonacha, partnering Pruchya Isaro of Thailand, earned a spot in the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open men's doubles. Photograph: ATP Challenger Tour/X India's Niki......

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

IMAGE: Arshi Gupta smashed records to win National Karting title. Photographs: Arshi Gupta/Instagram Nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad created history by becoming the......