Rishi Sunak makes it clear: 'Golden era' with China is over

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a clear break with the past on UK-China relations as he declared that the ”so-called golden era” of bilateral ties is over in the face of the......

Xi meets Putin, raises concerns over war in Ukraine

In what is seen as the first sign of China's exasperation over Russia's Ukraine war, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday raised 'questions and concerns' over the conflict in his meeting in......

'China only understands strength'

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.' IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers with their latest American rifles near the Line of Actual Control. Photograph: ANI Photo "We need......

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022. IMAGE: Medical staff of the M S Ramaiah Hospital and College in Bengaluru wishing India......

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Given how everything has played out, Mehul Choksi, now 62, achieved all that he wanted but for all the wrong reasons, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Mehul Choksi arrives at the magistrate's court in......

Guess who's benefited from India-China conflict? Hong Kong

In the last five years, imports from HK have more than tripled -- from $5.6 billion in FY15 to $17.1 billion in FY20. In the same period, exports declined by 20 per cent ­-- from $13.6 billion......

Sensex rises by 227 pts, Nifty back at 12,200

Extending its gains for the second session, market benchmark Sensex rose 227 points on Friday, tracking rally in banking stocks amid recovery in global equities.  After opening on a weak......

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India has moved down 10 places to rank 68th on an annual global competitiveness index, largely due to improvements witnessed by several other economies, while Singapore has replaced the United......

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Italian soccer league Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo, left, and Italian artist Simone Fugazzotto speak at a news conference......

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

IMAGE: Mahesh Bhupathi is India's non-playing captain at Davis Cup. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Indian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for......

Davis Cup: ITF 'satisfied' with Islamabad security plan

In an email to the ITF on Monday, AITA chief Hironmoy Chatterjee said India had full confidence the ITF and Pakistan Tennis Federation would organise an "excellent" Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie but......

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Anna Sarkissian, left, and Ameesha Joshi with India's boxing queen M C Mary Kom. Photograph Courtesy: Anna......

Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids

An operation targeting illegal football gambling in Asia during the World Cup has resulted in the arrests of over 5,000 people and the seizure of nearly $10 million (6.5 million pounds), Interpol......