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At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. IMAGE: An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon on......

India's polls under Chinese threat? Microsoft warns of AI misuse by Beijing

China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea......

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

United States President Joe Biden has criticised Israel, saying it has not "has not done enough" to protect civilians as he expressed "outrage" over the deadly strike that killed seven aid workers,......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

India's exports dip marginally in March; 3.11% in FY24

India's merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to $41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to $437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and......

Sensex, Nifty tank over 1% on concerns over Middle East conflict

Stock markets took a beating on Monday with benchmark Sensex and Nifty tumbling over 1 per cent as escalating conflict in the Middle East and weak trends from global markets unnerved investors.......

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.' Nikhil Nagesh Bhat wants his stories to reach as many people as possible because he feels they are important. One of the reasons......

How BIG Is Anime In India?

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

IMAGE: The AFC Asian Cup will get underway on January 12. Photograph: Imad Creidi/Reuters Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the......

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

IMAGE: During the Asia Cup 2023, Gautam Gambhir was part of the broadcast team when he walked up to a section of the crowd in the stadium and flashed his middle finger. Photograph: BCCI Former......

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

IMAGE: A persistent back injury dashed Tamim Iqbal's hopes of playing in the World Cup. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Bangladesh will be without their most prolific one-day batter Tamim Iqbal at......

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronalddo's Al-Nassr kick off their Asian Champions League campaign against 2020 runners-up Persepolis. on Monday. Photograph: Stringer/Reuters Five times UEFA Champions League......

Saina Nehwal's unstoppable journey to Asian Games Athletes' Committee

Photograph: Kind courtesy Saina Nehwal/X Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is set to win uncontested from the South Asia Zone in the first-ever Athletes Committee poll of......

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