Smartphones, for the first time, emerged as India's largest individual export commodity by value over 10 months of any financial year, during the April-January period of FY25, based on harmonised system (HS) codes. During the period under review, smartphone exports from India reached $18.31 billion, according to data from the Department of Commerce, surpassing automotive diesel fuel exports, which stood at $16.04 billion.
These fashion-forward youngsters are redefining style.
Choker necklaces made a big comeback in the '90s and continue to remain a trendy, versatile accessory.
As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for breaching his contractual obligations with the board.
Neeraj Chopra will next compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest starting on August 19, without participating in any other meet.
The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.
From dazzling sequins to ethereal saris, her style is playful yet sophisticated.
The Neeraj Chopra Classic, a star-studded global javelin event featuring double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, will be held in Panchkula on May 24.
These duties will come into force from April 9.
Addressing an Eid prayers programme on Red Road in Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress supremo claimed, "Provocations are being made to fuel riots, but please don't fall into these traps. The West Bengal government stands with the minorities. No one can provoke tensions in the state."
Making his Diamond League debut, the 22-year-old registered his best jump of 16.59 metres on his fifth and final effort.
Jasmine Bhasin's ability to balance sophistication with a fun spirit is seen in her fashion choices.
India is working closely with Belgium to extradite fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who was arrested in Antwerp on Saturday based on a formal request from the Indian government. Choksi is wanted by Indian probe agencies in connection with a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud case involving the Punjab National Bank (PNB). His nephew, Nirav Modi, is also facing extradition proceedings in the UK.
Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery may get impacted if the US will go ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs on Indian products, according to experts. They said that these sectors could face additional customs duties from the Trump administration because of the high tariff differential or gap, which is the difference between the import duties imposed by the US and India on a product.
The commerce ministry is working on different scenarios to assess the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the US administration on April 2 on its key trading partners including India, sources said. US President Donald Trump has said that April 2 will be 'Liberation Day' as he plans to announce tariffs or import duties to bring down America's trade deficit, and promote the country's manufacturing.
These aren't just wearing saris; they're offering masterclasses in sequinned storytelling.
With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.
Amid the ongoing global tariff war, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said he is more worried about its impact on growth than inflation. Speaking to the media after presentation of the first bi-monthly monetary policy for the current financial year, Malhotra said, RBI has reduced the growth forecast for 2025-26 by 20 basis points to 6.5 per cent.
'I don't think it is going to be easy for India to get him back.'
Lights, camera, ACTION, you'll find them in heaps on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists some interesting options.
Did Jaideep Ahlawat's answer give Saif Ali Khan something to worry about? :)
United States President Joe Biden and his family received tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, with the most expensive gift going to First Lady Jill Biden from Prime Minister Narendra D Modi.
Celebrate womanhood with these celeb-inspired Barbie-core ensembles.
An Indian official team is likely to visit Washington next week to iron out differences on certain issues before formally launching negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. The visit, which comes within weeks of a high-level US team visiting India, indicates that the talks for the BTA are gaining momentum.
On day two of IPL 2025, 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur left teammates and spectators in awe with a performance that showed class and maturity.
'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'
Mahima Nambiar is all about bringing joy and sparkle wherever she goes.
Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.
Akanksha Sharma's personal style is a blend of elegance and boldness.
American Athing Mu shook off the disappointment of her third-place finish at worlds to win the women's 800 metres in 1:54.97, holding off Britain's Keely Hodgkinson, who finished second in 1:55.19.
Be it on-screen or off it, this fashion connoisseur serves high-fashion avatars like a pro.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, became the youngest ever centurion in the IPL to propel Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans.
Neeraj Chopra beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style.
Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son Jeet on Friday married fiance Diva Shah at a small and intimate, traditional ceremony with a close group of friends and family in attendance.
One of the main attractions will be pole vaulter 'Mondo' Duplantis, who soared 6.27 metres to break the world record for a staggering 11th time in Clermont-Ferrand last month.
The BCCI honoured the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning Indian team with a special Champions Ring at its annual Naman Awards ceremony on February 1.
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