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10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

A passport is not just a passport. It is a true measure of global freedom. Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most......

US calls India-EU trade deal 'very disappointing'

In the wake of the FTA between India and the European Union, the United States has described the Europeans as 'very disappointing', saying they were unwilling to join Washington, DC in putting......

Air India crash probe: 'Nothing has been ruled out'

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team probing last year's fatal Air India plane crash is examining certain components of the aircraft and assessing various aspects, and 'nothing......

India, US in talks for mutually beneficial trade agreement

In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said "both countries pursue foreign policies based on national interests"......

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational......

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

India has been on an FTA-signing spree of late. Since 2021, it has signed eight trade agreements, three of which -- with the UK, Oman and New Zealand -- were finalised in 2025 alone. IMAGE: Prime......

Economic Syrvey flags India's siloed city governance model

Every million-plus city should be required to prepare a statutory 20-year City Spatial and Economic Plan, updated every five years, with three non-negotiable elements — a transport network plan,......

Economic Survey 2026: India must run marathon and sprint simultaneously

According to the Economic Survey 2026, the appropriate stance for 2026 is therefore one of strategic sobriety rather than defensive pessimism. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.......

India's internet user base crosses 950 million in 2025: IAMAI report

India's internet user base crossed 950 million in 2025, driven largely by rapid growth in rural connectivity, rising short-video consumption, and increasing adoption of AI, according to a report......

European wines to cost less under India-EU FTA

In the alcoholic beverages segment, India's exports to the EU include wines ($1.4 million in 2024-25), blended whiskeys, vodka, brandy, and liqueurs ($24.5 million). Photograph: Stephanie......

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood.Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities......

Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh

Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak from FIH Pro League probables over disciplinary issues during India’s South Africa tour. IMAGE: Manpreet's......

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup. IMAGE: All eyes will be on Sanju Samson, who......

Good news for India! Tilak Varma regains match fitness

IMAGE: Tilak Varma recently underwent surgery for testicular torsion, which ruled him out of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Photograph: ANI Photo Team India batter Tilak Varma is......

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo. Five-time champions India will look to avenge......

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passes away

IMAGE: Michael Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. Photograph: Laxmi Negi/Rediff Key Points Michael Nobbs......