'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Williamson's 109 from 132 deliveries on another sun-kissed day at Mount Maunganui made him only the fifth New Zealander to score a hundred in each innings of a Test.
Domestic heavyweights Mumbai ended their eight-year barren run to lift a record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday
With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.
Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.
The MEA said the two sides shared their perspectives on the matter in the talks held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.
Pacer Deepak Chahar made an impressive comeback to international cricket with an incisive spell and openers maintained their consistency as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the opening One-Day International, in Harare, on Thursday.
Opener Head, playing his first ODI since November 2018, struck 12 boundaries and three sixes in a 72-ball 101 that powered Australia to 313-7
Ben Duckett's hundred overshadowed Ravichandran Ashwin's monumental feat as England stormed to 207/2 at stumps on Day 2.
Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis' College. Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow.
Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.
The special session saw the women's reservation bill being passed by both Houses.
'BJP was always there in my blood, but due to some reasons I had gone out, but today I feel I have come back to my mother's lap. Looking at my brothers here, I don't feel like I'm coming back to the BJP office after 13 years'
Modi has the chance to break out of India's passive mode and firmly tell Russia that in this day and age, India will not support unilateral invasions, asserts Harishchandra Dighe.
With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations
The IAC would serve to bolster India's position in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its quest for a blue water Navy
Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.
Asked about the BJP's claim that its performance in southern states will be exemplary, Tharoor said, "The claim of an 'exemplary' performance is yet another product of the BJP's propaganda mill."
Images from the first One-day International between India and England, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.
Paris St Germain closed out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.
India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup in Muscat.
West Indies made the perfect start to the T20 format in 2022 as they romped to a commanding victory over England
They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the first Test against England, starting on Wednesday?
IMAGES from the 3rd ODI between India and Australia played in Rajkot on Wednesday
The Indian women's team continued its embarrassing batting show
Will January 22 mark a point of no return for our Constitutional secularism? asks Shekhar Gupta.
A total of 11.45 lakh candidates out of 20.38 lakh have qualified the examination, up by 48 per cent from last year.
State-of-the-art passenger amenities are being provided to make journey a pleasant experience.
The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.
Images from the first T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.
'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'
Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.
'Even if the government does not implement an all-India NRC before 2024, it will be part of the party's long-term project.'
Just when Smith was on the brink of reaching his 31st Test century, an issue with the spider cam caused the Aussie to move away from his stumps before the ball was delivered.
Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday.
'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'
Max Verstappen celebrated his 21st birthday in style on Sunday with the Red Bull driver carving from the back of the Russian Grand Prix grid to first in the space of 19 laps.
