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Red Sea cable snag disrupts internet across Middle East, South Asia

A series of undersea cable outages in the Red Sea has degraded internet connectivity in multiple countries including those in South Asia. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

US clears sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin missile system to India

The United States has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India, which Washington described as an......

I'm doing a trade deal with India: Trump in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US is 'doing a trade deal with India' as the two sides continue to hold talks on the proposed trade pact. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again thanked United States President Donald Trump for resolving the India-Pakistan conflict in May. IMAGE: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third......

Developers Must Rethink Coding For AI Era

'Perhaps unlike any previous era of software, this one requires a rethink in even the lifecycle of how we build.' IMAGE: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella speaks at an event in Bengaluru,......

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been......

World Bank raises India's growth projection to 6.5% for 2025-26

The World Bank on Tuesday raised India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent from 6.3 per cent estimated earlier, and said the country is expected to remain fastest-growing major......

Will Gill Be Fit For South Africa T20Is?

IMAGE: India's ODI Skipper Shubman Gill has not been picked for the 50-over series against South Africa, beginning on Sunday, November 30. Photograph: BCCI Shubman Gill, who has been sidelined......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

'Both sides will work out something to solve the issue at the earliest. The ice has been broken now, so various options will be worked out.' IMAGE: The impasse over the Asia Cup trophy began after......

PIX: 74 all out! India hammer South Africa in 1st T20I

Images from the first T20 International between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Hardik Pandya celebrates his half-century against South......

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill missed the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury. Photograph: BCCI Pace great Dale Steyn believes fans will be......