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Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north......

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......

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is under close watch and a 'massive fleet' is heading towards the Gulf region. "I said, if you hang those people, you're going to be hit......

Karbi Anglong: Panel To Resolve Boundary Dispute

'This move acknowledges that unresolved internal borders can be just as disruptive as external ones.' IMAGE: Security officials stand guard following unrest and violence in West Karbi Anglong.......

'No Indian company will be...': Tharoor on Trump's Iran tariffs

Expressing "serious concern" over United States President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff announcement against countries trading with Iran, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs......

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and......

Travel to Far East was never cheaper

So you were packing your bags and were all geared to visit the Far East.Just as you were picturing yourself amidst the sun, the sea and the sands, the horrible news came -- SARS had struck. Flights......

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.' IMAGE: The Uber app to book bike ride. Photograph: Kind courtesy Uber ......

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the vision of Putin for the welfare for Russia's Far East, saying the Russian President has opened up investment opportunities for India in the region. IMAGE: Prime......

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel. Kindly note......

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.''I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.' IMAGE: Yami Gautam in Haq. Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her strong......

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.'On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary......

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

IMAGE: In the final of the AIFF Super Cup, East Bengal FC will take on FC Goa. Photograph: East Bengal FC/X East Bengal FC produced a performance of grit and ruthless efficiency to book their......

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

IMAGE: Mohamed Ali gave Dempo a first-half lead before Naorem Mahesh Singh and Miguel Ferreira turned the game around for East Bengal. Photograph: Super Cup/X A profligate East Bengal were left......

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

While several factors contribute to a country's overall football ecosystem, globally the senior team's performance is often the most visible metric, and India was found severely wanting on that......

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

IMAGE: East Bengal's Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad celebrates after netting winner against Namdhari FC in the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photograph: Durand Cup/X East Bengal FC moved a......

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

IMAGE: French cyclist Sofiane Sehili vows to chase new records after spending 50 days in a Russian jail for illegally crossing the border from China. Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters A French......