External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on "both sides" in such situations -- the perspective of family members and those in the government.
Neeraj Chopra underlined his claim as the favourite with a single throw on Tuesday, launching his Olympic title defence with 89.34 metres in qualification.
Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes on each other, raising tensions, and prompting Israel Home Front command to issue precautionary advisory to citizens.
Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.
The company will start manufacturing commercial vehicles by 2010. The new company is aiming to achieve a localisation rate of up to 80 per cent. The production of commercial vehicle for export to other emerging markets will also be launched thereafter. The two companies signed a joint venture agreement on Monday to float a company Daimler Hero Motor Corporation, in which the German company will have 60 per cent stake and the rest with Hero.
India's two-wheeler giant, the Hero Group, has signed American golf legend Tiger Woods as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal that targets capturing new markets in North America and Europe.
Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Yet, geopolitical tension looms large, with Bangladesh now under an interim government for nearly two months.
The ongoing agitation has also led the Federation of All India Medical Association to warn that it would declare a nationwide "complete shutdown of medical services" if any "any harm befalls brave junior doctors".
The plant, which would be functional in 2010, would produce up to 70,000 trucks in its initial phase of operation. The company said it plans to export from the plant to markets whose product requirements are similar to those of the Indian market. The investment plan is valued at about Rs 4,500 crore (Rs 45 billion).
The two-wheeler segment has shown signs of recovery in the first half (H1) of calendar year (CY) 2024, largely driven by improving performance in rural areas. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, rural contribution to two-wheeler sales surged by 57-60 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2024-25, indicating a rising demand in these regions. Experts believe that this trend will continue, supported by a favourable monsoon season and government initiatives aimed at rural development.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday
Divya Nair recommends that non-Vijay fans save their money and wait for GOAT to drop on Netflix instead. At least you can fast forward and get to the climax faster.
'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'
Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.
'There were certain groups who were trying to plant negative reports against the film on social media, right after the first show.' Nivin Pauly opens up about the hate campaign against his film Action Hero Biju.
Hero Honda Motors Ltd on Wednesday said it would pump in Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) this fiscal for capacity expansion and new model launches, including its much-awaited scooter models.
Brijmohan Lall Munjal was a perfectionist, who empathised with people who worked for him.
Hardik Pandya emphasised the importance of Dravid's advice, 'Luck comes to people who work hard,' a quote that has resonated deeply with him
'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.'
IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday
Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.
Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story.
As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.
Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon.
'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.
Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.
IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Croatia and Albania at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday.
Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.
Barcelona to sign Gundogan on free transfer from Man City
So far this year, bankers have earned Rs 1,226 crore for handling 45 IPOs, which together mobilised Rs 48,363 crore.
KKR's IPL Triumph: A Season of Nostalgia, Domination, and Records
A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.
'My primary point was where is the Mamata Banerjee who jumps and reaches out, starts talking directly and starts solving over the heads of the bureaucracy.'
A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.
While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.
The Indian cricket fraternity praised the team for pulling off the win.
The veteran diplomat said Hasina has stayed in India before after the assassination of her father and Bangladesh independence hero Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who later became the country's prime minister. Rahman was assassinated in August 1975.
Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala's second-half goals sent Germany into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark on Saturday after their last-16 clash was delayed by thunderstorm.
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