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Operation Sindoor Outreach What Did Panda & Co Achieve In West Asia?

'It is high time that the 'war on terror' is removed from our diplomatic toolbox.' 'Certainly, our parliamentarians have no role in it,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Iran slams US 'war scare', warns of decisive response

Iran has rejected United States allegations that it is preparing attacks on American facilities, alleging that Washington, DC is attempting to escalate tensions in West Asia, Iranian state......

Iran's supreme leader accepts thousands killed in unrest

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly acknowledged for the first time that thousands of people were killed during recent nationwide protests, marking an unusual admission from......

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value of money have......

China announces support for Iran amid Trump's warning

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian, said on Wednesday that China supports Iran in maintaining its stability, adding that Beijing has always opposed the interference......

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026. Illustration: Uttam......

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India's basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

India tops airfare spike in APAC, West Asia

India witnessed the highest increase in airfares among the 10 top aviation markets in the Asia-Pacific and West Asia collectively across both domestic and international flights Q4 2019 and Q4 2022......

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Exports of high-quality basmati rice from India grew by 22 per cent to $5.2 billion during April 2023-February 2024, amid robust demand, primarily from West Asia. Photograph: ANI Photo According......

FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC face off in must-win clash

IMAGE: FC Goa players upon their arrival at the Baghdad International Airport on Tuesday. Photograph: FC Goa/X FC Goa return to continental duty with a high-stakes trip to Baghdad, where they face......

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

IMAGE: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Photograph: BCCI Teenaged batting......

How Hyderabad Welcomed Asia Cup Hero Tilak Varma

IMAGE: Tilak Varma mobbed by fans on his arrival at Hyderabad airport on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Photographs and Video: Kind courtesy Tilak Varma/Instagram Tilak Varma, India's match-winner......

West Indies trounce Nepal; avoid T20I series sweep

IMAGE: Amir Jangoo smashed a quickfire 74 not out from 45 balls to power West Indies to a 10-wicket victory against Nepal. Photograph: Windies Cricket/X West Indies got back to winning ways as......

Will Bumrah Be Picked For West Indies Tests?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has been a topic of discussion since the start of the England tour earlier this year. Photograph: BCCI Jasprit Bumrah has made himself available for the......