Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.' IMAGE: Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on......

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden holding......

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

An industrial house bred in old-school manufacturing values, Godrej & Boyce has displayed unusual agility to become a trusted builder of advanced weaponry, discovers Ajai Shukla. Driving along......

Of Modi's 'Make in India' and Anil Ambani's boldest plan

The success of Anil Ambani's ambitious defence plan will depend partly on whether he can persuade government officials and international partners that he can build sophisticated equipment and......

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Indian firms have spurned some $15 billion worth of government tenders to make a range of weapons since 2013, defence ministry officials say, in a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his......

Sensex ends in the red amid volatile trade; IT, auto, realty fall

The 30-share Sensex ended down 30.30 points at 28,161.72 and the 50-share Nifty dipped 7.95 points at 8,542.95.  Benchmark indices ended marginally lower, amid volatile trading session,......