India-Russia ties aim at national interests, not against anyone: Putin

The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the respective national interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday......

17 cancer drugs to become cheaper as FM announces 'trust-based' customs regime

Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the customs proposal "aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversion......

Budget 2026 boosts healthcare spend, drugs relief

The government on Sunday gave a strong push to upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure, medical education and pharma sector with the Union Budget 2026-27 announcing a slew of steps,......

Bombs hurled, firing reported in clash in Kolkata, 10 held

Bombs were hurled and bullets fired during a clash between two groups here, leaving two persons injured, police said on Monday. IMAGE: Stones were hurled from both sides, creating panic in the......

Budget 2026 Hits And Misses

CA Sumeet Mehta analyses the Union Budget 2026-2027, identifying key positives and negatives.   Among the major positives according to CA Sumeet Mehta is that the Budget focuses on building......

Brokerage stocks tank over 18% as Budget hikes STT on commodity futures

Analysts said the move is aimed to mobilise additional revenue but seen by traders as a potential dampener for market volumes. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Shares of brokerage-related......

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market. IMAGE: Bollywood......

RBI-Esma MoU set to end CCIL impasse

Tuesday’s agreement is part of a broader free trade pact signed after nearly two decades of negotiations aimed at deepening economic ties between India and the EU. Photograph: Francis......

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum. IMAGE: Opening the batting, Sanju Samson scored just 10 off 7......

WPL: Gujarat Giants aim to extend dream start vs MI

Having made their best-ever start to a season, Gujarat Giants would back themselves to get past defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.......

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

IMAGE: Sanju Samson has been failing to make the most of his chances, having scored a total of 55 runs in the last four T20Is. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Sanju Samson has struggled for......

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Players will follow whatever decision government and Board take: Pakistan captain Salman IMAGE: Salman Ali Agha said that the T20 World Cup was not just about playing against India and the team......

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

IMAGE: As defending champions, India will aim to break the long-standing trend that no team has ever won back-to-back T20 World Cups. Photograph: BCCI As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup......