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Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days. IMAGE: Prime......

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Hours after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel in a retaliatory attack, India on Sunday said it is concerned over escalating hostilities between the two sides that threaten......

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. IMAGE: An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon on......

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

India is in touch with Iran to secure the release of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked cargo ship that was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid increasing......

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in......

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......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

India's exports dip marginally in March; 3.11% in FY24

India's merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to $41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to $437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and......

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Stock markets took a beating on Monday with benchmark Sensex and Nifty tumbling over 1 per cent as escalating conflict in the Middle East and weak trends from global markets unnerved investors.......

Strong outlook to support Cummins India stock

Genset manufacturer Cummins India has seen its share price rise by 45 per cent in the past three months. The management has reaffirmed that growth would be in double digits over the coming two......

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.' IMAGE: Pankaj Udhas in Naam. Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday, February 26, after a......

Shah Rukh Khan Is A Lifelong Learner

From the pinnacle of Veer Zara's teary romance, the transition to Pathaan and Jawan must have entailed a lot of resetting, rewiring, and recalibration in the mind.But SRK has done it. And done it......

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in Kabuliwala. Mithun Chakraborty is still a superstar in Bengal, celebrating......

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief. IMAGE: From seasoned campaigners like Rohit Sharma to rising......

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill celebrates his third Test century. Photograph: BCCI India's questionable......

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

IMAGE: The AFC Asian Cup will get underway on January 12. Photograph: Imad Creidi/Reuters Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the......

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

'You need to grow the game. The problem is that finance of world cricket is dominated by India and 70 per cent of world cricket money comes through India from whatever direction." IMAGE: Former......

Rahul Is 'A Delight To See'

'He has made batting look easy.''When you look at his footwork and the balance, it was pretty amazing.' IMAGE: The lively Centurion track tested K L Rahul's resilience. Photograph: Esa......

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