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CBI tracks digital arrest scam to Southeast Asian nations, charges 13

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals for allegedly running "digital arrest" cyber fraud scams, controlled by masterminds located in Southeast Asian......

36 South Asians on the ballot as US goes to polls

As the US goes to polls on Tuesday, several India-American and South Asian candidates are running for some key positions nationwide, in the first fight at the ballots in the second term of Donald......

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947.But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: A view of the......

'China could suffer up to 100,000 casualties in failed Taiwan invasion'

China could face military fatalities of up to 100,000 if it attempts an amphibious invasion of Taiwan and would ultimately be compelled to retreat, although it may still take control of Taiwan's......

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.' IMAGE: James Solomon with his wife and three daughters. Photograph: Kind courtesy James......

Sensex sinks below 82K; Nifty ended down 75 points

Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points ICICI......

Sensex tanks over 1,000 points, Nifty tumble over 1%

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tanked over 1 per cent on Tuesday due to heavy selling pressure in market heavyweights Reliance, Bajaj Finance and M&M amid escalating geopolitical......

Sensex drops 245 points on persistent foreign fund outflows

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday, extending their previous day's losses, due to weakness in IT, consumption, and select banking blue-chip stocks amid escalating......

Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday, driven by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26. Photograph: Shailesh......

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

The initial public offering (IPO) market in India last year was hot, with companies raising over $22 billion in 2025. Photograph: Reuters But half of the 350-plus companies that listed on the......

Rahman On Communal Remark: 'Never Wished To Cause Pain'

A R Rahman: 'I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR......

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR Rahman/Instagram Less......

Olympic hero Vijender takes big admin leap

IMAGE: Vijender Singh brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing. Photograph: Vijender Singh/X Indian boxing icon......

India colts stun fancied Iran, seal AFC Asian Cup spot

IMAGE: India U-17 players celebrate after booking a spot in the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Football/X An indomitable Indian football team staged a......

Lebanon hand India's first defeat in Asian Cup U-17 qualifiers

IMAGE: India's players in action against Lebanon during the Group D match of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena, in Ahmedabad, on Friday. Photograph: AIFF/X......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......

Golden day for India's archers at Asian Championships

IMAGE: The women's team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Deepshikha, and Prithika Pradeep led the charge with a thrilling victory over Korea. Photograph: Asian Archery/Instagram Seasoned campaigner......