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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......

Will Iran Rebuild Nuclear Facilities?

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran headquarters in Tehran, underscoring his administration's focus on advancing the......

A Signature Moment: Trump Ends Shutdown

Glimpses from events unfolding around the world. IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown at the White House, November 12,......

'Will take care of it': Trump targets India over 'rice dumping'

United States President Donald Trump has said that India should not be "dumping" rice into the US market and he will "take care" of it, while stressing that tariffs will solve the "problem" easily.......

Hope release of hostages...: Modi reacts to Trump's Gaza peace plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the agreement on the first phase of United States President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia, under which Israel and Hamas have decided to......

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.......

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......

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......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

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......