Modi makes surprise visit to new parliament building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the new parliament building in New Delhi on Thursday evening and inspected various works as well as interacted with construction workers,......

SCO members should respect sovereignty, territorial integrity: Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and seek no unilateral military......

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

Ahead of a much-anticipated announcement to freeze his plan for a judicial overhaul, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday urged protesters "to behave responsibly and refrain from......

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Disqualified Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi was on Monday asked to vacate the government bungalow allotted to him by April 22, official sources said on Monday. IMAGE: Security personnel outside the......

Gold import curbs hit gems and jewellery exporters hard

A 75 per cent dip in gold imports in December, triggered by government’s efforts to curb non-essential imports, led to contraction in India’s overall imports for the first time in 25......

NRIs from 10 countries will soon be able to use UPI for fund transfer

The NPCI has permitted non-residents from 10 countries, including the US, Canada and UAE, to digitally transfer funds using the UPI platform from NRE/NRO accounts. The National Payments......

Gold may touch Rs 60,000/10 grams in 2023

A yellow glow is likely to stand out amid grey geopolitical clouds in 2023, with gold price projected to touch Rs 60,000 per 10 grams in the Indian market as more investors veer towards safe-haven......

Asia Cup: No India matches in Pakistan

  IMAGE: The neutral venue to host India's matches is not confirmed yet, but the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka and even England are potential contenders. If India book their place in the Asia Cup......

India has big clout: PCB chief Sethi on Asian Cup hosting issue

IMAGE: Addressing the Asia Cup hosting issues, PCB chairman Najam Sethi conceded that India enjoys big clout . Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images PCB Chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said that......

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

IMAGE: The 32-team World Cup in Qatar last year had a total of 64 matches completed in 29 days. The last time Mexico (1986) and the United States (1994) hosted a World Cup, there were only 24......

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

'We can also have security concerns over sending our team to India for the World Cup.' IMAGE: PCB chairman Najam Sethi said Pakistan is also firm that it will have to think about not playing the......

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India. IMAGE: Home matches have......