Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Indian premier to have been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian and military honour, by French......

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted India developed strong relations with Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia after he assumed office in 2014 and said Congress claim of tampering with......

DGCA begins 2-month-long special audit of airlines after technical snags

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has started a 2-month-long special audit of airlines after its spot checks earlier this month found that insufficient and unqualified......

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

Air India's Dubai-Kochi flight was diverted to Mumbai on Thursday after the pilot-in-command reported a loss in cabin pressure, officials of aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation......

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

This is in line with the company's expansion plan to triple its retail network from over 250 showrooms this year to 750 outlets by 2023. Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will......

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).''This would mean that there has......

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala.For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia.M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported......

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained With Kerala continuing to......

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

IMAGE: Bahrain's Mohamed Marhoon in action with South Korea's Lee Jae-sung during their AFC Asian Cup Group E match at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Monday. Photograph: Thaier......

Pakistan threatens to pull out of World Cup in India

IMAGE: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi's comments are on similar lines as his predecessor Ramiz Raja. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman,......

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

'It feels good when one of your own is trying to do something for the country during a time as unprecedented as this' Photographs: Kind courtesy, Gourmangi Singh/Instagram Flying the Boeing......

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton poses for a drivers portrait. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday it was 'shocking' that the season-opening......

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

IMAGE: A woman wears a protective face mask, following the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as she walks at Dragon Mart, a Chinese themed discount shopping centre, in Dubai. Photograph:......