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India terms EU envoys' article unusual before key Putin visit

India and Russia are set to ink a number of agreements to enhance cooperation in an array of areas including trade and healthcare during Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to New......

Kerala civic polls: BJP cracks Left citadel, Tharoor hails victory

In a morale-boosting show ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, Congress-led United Democratic Front on Saturday secured a decisive victory in Kerala's local body elections, dealing a blow to the Left......

Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid, Patel said no: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the "Babri masjid" using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn't allow......

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.''If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.'' If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government.In turn, it could mean that the......

Why Banks Are Struggling For Deposits

As deposit growth lags credit expansion, Indian banks face shrinking low-cost Casa inflows, rising funding costs, and structural shifts driven by UPI, e-Kuber, and digital savings trends, points......

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

India Inc, which is sitting on cash balances of 13.5 trillion, is using the funds to meet capital expenditure as well as brownfield expansion, resulting in ‘anaemic’ demand for bank loans,......

India looks to bet big on foreign drillers

India, the biggest contributor to world demand for oil, will bring into effect in an overhaul of its drilling policy. Photograph: Liz Hampton/Reuters This comes after more than a year of......

Sitharaman Orders Banks to Return Unclaimed Citizens' Money

Given that a sizeable part of this money is part of the coveted current accounts and savings accounts, it is surprising that banks are not in a hurry to revive these accounts, notes Tamal......

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'Reform has to be a continuous process. If it is within two years, we will do it.' IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the launch of 'AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for......

Nepal stun India despite Karishma's maiden strike

IMAGE: Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late in the second half, scoring her first-ever goal for the senior national team. Photograph: AIFF/X The Indian senior women's football team suffered a......

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

IMAGE: For left-hander Sai Sudharsan, the decision to remove his right pad was aimed at ensuring a big front-foot stride without any protection on that leg. Photograph: BCCI/X Staying true to......

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

IMAGE: In the final, India will take on Bangladesh who blanked Pakistan 2-0 in the other semifinal. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X The India U-17 men's national team brushed aside Nepal with......

Asia Cup Hockey: India Women Maintain Winning Streak

IMAGE: In their second Super 4 stage match, India will take on China on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India India continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable 4-2 win over Korea in their first......

India edge Bhutan to seal SAFF U17 semi spot

IMAGE: India, who are on six points from two matches, have secured their place in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 semi-finals. Photograph: AIFF/X The India U17 men's national team sealed their......