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At G20, Modi bats for open satellite data access

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a G20 initiative aimed at enhancing clean energy transitions by boosting recycling, easing supply chain pressures and advancing joint research on......

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with......

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian......

When a sitting member openly protects...: Jaishankar blasts UN over Pak move

India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has......

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

India offset the decline in exports to traditional destinations by sharply ramping up shipments to Jordan (18,086 per cent), Hong Kong (17,006 per cent), Spain (13,436 per cent), the Philippines......

Exports To Key Global Hubs Drop Sharply

'There is definitely tepid demand because of the (reciprocal tariff) uncertainty.' Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters Even as the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff is expected to sharply reduce......

India's exports to US up 16.9%, imports dip 5.76% in May

India's merchandise exports to the US rose by 16.93 per cent to $8.83 billion in May, while imports dipped by 5.76 per cent to $3.62 billion during the month, according to the commerce ministry......

Reliance Defence ties up with Rheinmetall to supply ammunition, explosives

Reliance Defence, promoted by Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure, has partnered with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG to produce ammunition in Maharashtra’s Ratanagiri. Photograph:......

Algorithmic management of work led to decline in job quality: ILO report

Algorithmic management (AM) in India has led to a decline in job quality, with “clear” evidence of increased monitoring, surveillance and work intensity, noted International Labour......

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

The Toronto International Film Festival has come a long way in the last 50 years -- from the time it was known as the Festival of Festivals to becoming the biggest film event of North America and......

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence.''There must have been a few crore people there.''How do we place the camera in between them?' IMAGE: A scene from......

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

IMAGE: Best-selling novelist Frederick Forsyth passed into the ages on Monday, June 9, 2025. Photograph: Kind courtesy Frederick Forsyth/X After an exciting career as a journalist, MI6 asset and......

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Defending champions Argentina grouped with Algeria, Austria and debutants Jordan, while five-times winners Brazil will play Morocco - semi-finalists in 2022 - Haiti and Scotland. IMAGE: A general......

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

The 2026 World Cup draw is on December 5 in Washington. Updated match schedule, including stadiums and kick-off times, will be released on December 6. IMAGE: The FIFA World Cup trophy. Photograph:......

American Fritz to headline $1 million MGM Slam in Las Vegas

The event comes at a time when tennis is facing criticism over its relentless tour schedule. IMAGE: Taylor Fritz. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images via Reuters Eight of the world's elite......

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

The 48-nation, 104-game tournament will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. IMAGE: The FIFA World Cup trophy on display during Friday's draw at John F.......

England start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

England lost to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals but gained revenge by beating them in the group phase of the European Championship in 2021 en route to the final. IMAGE: Tom Brady picks......