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16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu,...

Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and...

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Around 100 artistes heralded the parade, on the theme 'Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity) that featured a grand presentation of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation's unity and rich...

'Op Sindoor' tableau to showcase India's military might on R-Day

A Su-30 MKI launching a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, the Army's M777 ultra-light howitzers delivering calibrated firepower to neutralise hostile intent and the Navy's maritime dominance,...

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.' IMAGE: Indian Army personnel...

Three Key Priorities For Government!

While many areas compete for resources, defence, education, and adaptation deserve focus for maximum impact, suggests Laveesh Bhandari. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff As I interact more...

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is towards Viksit Bharat.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Debt-to-GDP glide path not fully...

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a...

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

The ministries of Road Transport & Highways and Railways have exceeded the national average capital expenditure (capex) by spending 63 per cent and 57 per cent of Budget estimates (BE),...

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

India’s macroeconomic health is in a “relative goldilocks situation”, and although the risk of higher landed oil prices, due to insurance cost surges and closure of choke points due to the...

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.''That is also the...

How Abhishek Sharma's eight sixes sealed India's victory

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma led India's charge with a blistering knock. Photograph: BCCI/X Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed an incendiary 84 to fashion India's 48-run victory against New Zealand in the...

'I'm not going to quit'

'I know that my name is not (Thomas) Tuchel, it's not (Antonio) Conte, it's not (Jose) Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United. It's going to be like this for 18 months or when the board...

'India has all their bases covered for T20 WC'

IMAGE: India have a balanced squad for their T20 World Cup defence, reckons former South African batter AB de Villiers. Photograph: BCCI Former South African batter AB de Villiers said that...

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility. PTI takes a look at the profile the players entrusted with India's campaign at...

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Taking his 17th Test five-wicket haul, he finished with 7 for 58 off 12.5 overs. SCORECARD IMAGE: Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley, caught out by Usman Khawaja, on Day 1 of...

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