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First cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra

For the first time in Maharashtra, four patients of B.A.4 sub-lineage and three cases of B.A.5 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been found, the state health department said on......

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

With China expecting a surge in demand for Chinese arms and ammunition from several countries including Middle-Eastern and African countries as the Russia-Ukraine war has entered into fourth month,......

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the Centre is focused on ramping up top class infrastructure and outlined a commitment to further popularise Tamil while Chief Minister M K......

NRI from SA visiting Vadodara tests positive for Omicron BA.5

A 29-year-old NRI who recently came to Vadodara in Gujarat from South Africa has been found infected with the BA.5 sub-variant of the highly-transmittable Omicron variant of coronavirus, a health......

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.''Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would......

India, fastest-growing major economy, likely to grow 6.4% in 2022: UN

As the Ukraine conflict impacts the global GDP, India is projected to grow by 6.4 per cent in 2022, slower than the last year's 8.8 per cent but still the fastest-growing major economy, with higher......

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

The US hopes India will “reconsider” its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington “encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages,......

Rising cost of goods, services affecting purchasing decisions in India: EY report

A majority of the Indian consumers are bullish about their financial situation in the next one year, but have raised concerns over rising cost of goods and services, which is affecting their......

GDP likely to grow 7.5-8% in FY23: CII

India's economy is expected to grow 7.5-8 per cent this fiscal year with exports playing a key role in the country's success story, CII president TV Narendran said on Monday. Illustration: Dominic......

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

'If the Indian government actually delivers on the infrastructure plans, the hospitality sector would double itself by 2025.' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Pratik Gandhi To Play Mahatma Gandhi

IMAGE: Historian Ramachandra Guha, centre, with actor Pratik Gandhi, right, and Applause Entertainment CEO Sameer Nair, left. Gandhi Before India and Gandhi -- The Years That Changed The World,......

'Tiger was impatient to step out, all guns blazing'

'It would have been easy to make a small film with Tiger in a basti or an action film like Pushpa which was all mud, grunge and a repeat of what I had done before.' IMAGE: Director Ahmed Khan with......

Like Janhvi's Airport Style? Or Pooja's?

Please click on the images for glimpses of the stars Pradeep Bandekar encountered on Thursday. IMAGE: Where's Janhvi Kapoor headed? Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar IMAGE:......

The IPL 2022 Dream XI

There were many memorable performances in the league stages. Jos Buttler starred for the Rajasthan Royals with four centuries while K L Rahul led from the front for LSG with two hundreds. Rahul's......

Shastri@60: 'You won't hear one negative word out of his mouth'

Former India batter and national selector Jatin Paranjpe regards Ravi Shastri as one of his mentors. Jatin, who made his debut for Mumbai in domestic cricket under Shastri's captaincy, hails......

After Horror IPL, Ro's Maldives Break

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Sharma/Instagram Mumbai Indians had a forgettable IPL 2022. After two months in the bio-bubble, MI Skipper Rohit Sharma headed to the Maldives during his off-time......

Umran Malik Gets Surprise Visitors

IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, right, with Umran Malik in Jammu on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Photograph: ANI Photo Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on......

How Arshdeep Singh 'yorked' his way into the Indian team

IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh is getting some much-needed rest at home but it won't be long before he joins the Indian squad for the South Africa series. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Young-left arm pacer Arshdeep......

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