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When Zardari's Dream Of Peace With India Was Shattered

According to Mr Babar, within four days of this interview the Mumbai terror attack was underway, bringing the two countries closest to war in years -- 'The warmongers shattered Zardari's dream of......

India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

'Following these engagements and sustained US pressure, Indian refiners are signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil, a consequential shift that directly undermines Moscow's ability to......

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

'They mean business, but business as usual is unacceptable to them' IMAGE: Protesters set Nepal's parliament building on fire, September 9, 2025. Photograph: ANI Video Grab "Gen Z wants fair play......

'Have Modi And Trump Fallen Out?'

'We should watch -- in the near term -- for signs that the two have totally fallen out at a personal, political level.''Trump and Modi know how to be dealmakers, but they also know how to hold a......

India reiterates non-interference in Dalai Lama succession plan

India on Friday said it does not take any position on matters concerning faith and religion, two days after the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, unveiled a plan for choosing his successor......

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.''Then, if something happens to one business, it......

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy. Illustration: Dominic......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third......

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal......

'National Sports Bill will usher in new era for sports in India'

IMAGE: Kiren Rijiju, who was Union sports minister between 2019 and 2021, played a part in building consensus for the National Sports Governance Bill by talking to the country's sports......

Security Concerns May Scrap India's Bangladesh Tour

IMAGE: India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in August. Photograph: Screengrab/X India's upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh is likely to be postponed as the BCCI is......

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

WFI elections hit roadblock with incomplete ad-hoc committee

WFI's ad-hoc panel to work with just one member for at least a week IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The three-member ad-hoc committee,......