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India, Central Asian nations to work with Afghanistan on security

India and the central Asian nations on Thursday agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing its security challenges against the backdrop of its escalating tensions with Pakistan. IMAGE:......

Now NCERT Class VII book expands account of Ghazni's plunders, killings

The new NCERT social science textbook for Class VII carries an extensive section on the Ghaznavids, detailing Mahmud of Ghazni's plunder of Indian cities and the slaughter of "infidels," including......

Putin-Modi selfie speaks thousand words: US representative

United States representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove while talking about the famous car selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it spoke a thousand......

Trump-era H1B fee, tariffs hurt India ties, say US lawmakers

US lawmakers said measures undertaken by the Trump administration such as the $100,000 fee on H1B visas and 50 percent tariffs on India, hurt American businesses and threaten people-to-people ties......

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......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Gold may rise towards $4,500 an ounce as Asia drives demand

Gold's glittering rally is expected to continue, with prices likely to climb towards $4,500 per ounce in overseas markets, supported by sustained global central bank purchases, persistent......

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third......

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry......

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.' Punjab National Bank (PNB) is witnessing strong momentum across retail, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), and......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

'Kuldeep At His Peak, Must Play Asia Cup'

'He will be a vital cog in the wheel for the Asia Cup.' IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav's last T20I appearance came in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa before injury during the New Zealand......

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the Indian team after being sidelined due to neck injury suffered during the opening Test against South Africa last month. Photograph: BCCI/X The return of Shubman......

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

IMAGE: India take on Pakistan in their Asia Cup match on September 14. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Amid the ongoing backlash over India squaring off against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on......

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission: Tactical move or injustice?

Got stuck in left-right combination: Former spinner Amit Mishra decodes Shreyas Iyer's absence from Asia Cup IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer was bypassed from the Indian team and even from the travelling......