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US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

The Biden administration on Thursday notified the US Congress on its proposed supply of 31 MQ-9B Predator long endurance drones to India, in a significant forward movement to firm up the mega deal......

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Unprecedented rains that battered south Tamil Nadu claimed 10 lives and brought the region to a standstill, leaving individuals, families, and a trainload of people stranded for days. IMAGE: An......

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

The Income-tax department raids being carried out against an Odisha-based distillery firm owned by a Congress MP's family, and some linked entities, ended early on Friday, capping ten days of......

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.' IMAGE: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot addresses an election meeting in......

After fans, Kota hostels making balconies, lobbies 'suicide proof'

After spring-loaded fans in rooms, "anti-suicide nets" are now being installed in balconies and lobbies of hostels in coaching hub Kota to prevent students from taking any extreme step. Image used......

Reliance net profit rises 9%, planned shutdown at oil refinery subdues earnings

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in its December quarter net profit as a planned maintenance-induced weakness in oil business earnings was offset by stability in retail......

Reliance Industries net profit jumps 27% in Q2

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 27 per cent jump in its September quarter net profit as earnings from the oil and gas business rebounded, and a pick-up in fashion and grocery helped......

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background. IMAGE: A worker gathers tea leaves at the Happy Valley tea garden estate in......

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government’s appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate......

Reliance net profit drops 11 pc in Q1 on weak O2C business

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, on Friday reported an 11 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit on account of weakness in mainstay oil-to-chemical (O2C) business as......

Why Akshay Kumar feels LUCKY

'I am 51 now. I think I can do action till 56.''After that, God knows.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar in Kesari. Akshay Kumar is on a mission. He wants everyone to know about the historic Battle of......

Indians draw blank at Olympic qualifiers after Nishant loses

IMAGE: Nishant Dev lost 1-4 to USA's Omari Jones. Photograph: BFI/X Nishant Dev missed out on a Paris Olympic quota by a whisker, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the 71kg quarterfinals as all......

Nikhat, Arundhati advance to semifinals

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen edged past her French opponent to enter the semifinals. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen eked out a gritty win while Arundhati Choudhary......

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Clock ticking as 90kg snatch lift continues to elude Mirabai Chanu Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mirabai Chanu/X Mirabai Chanu has been a frontrunner in the women's 49kg category for years but with an......

World Boxing Championships: Bhoria, Hussamudin, Dev bag bronze

IMAGE: Deepak Bhoria brought home a bronze in the 51kg category. Photograph: BFI/Twitter Deepak Bhoria (51kg), Mohammad Hussamudin (57kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) signed off with bronze medals at......

Year Ender 2022: Greco Roman, junior wrestlers shine

IMAGE: Antim Panghal made history winning gold in the women's 53kg category at the Junior World Wrestling Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter They were expected to......

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