India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the......

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

The number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21, a ”historic change” and a demonstration that the Sustainable Development Goal target of......

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

India projected to surpass China as most populous country by 2023: UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country next year, according to a report by the United Nations on Monday which said that the world population is forecast to reach......

India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

A decision to tap the 30 countries for exporting wheat was taken at a meeting of the commerce ministry on Thursday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes......

'Demonetisation didn't impact even 0.001% of black money'

'In the total of black wealth, only 1% or less than 1% constitute cash.''So, even if cash is completely weaned out, it impacts only 1% of the black wealth.' Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......

September 1st week exports jump 13.35%, imports down 21.37%

India's exports during the first week of September jumped 13.35 per cent year-on-year to $ 6.12 billion, official data released on Thursday showed. At the same time, imports declined by 21.37 per......

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India’s working population will surpass China’s in the mid-2020s. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India’s gross......

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

IMAGE: The upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman. Photographs: Hockey India Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey......

Champions League PIX: Real thrash Liverpool in thriller

Real Madrid come from two down to earn stunning 5-2 win at Liverpool IMAGE: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar. IMAGE: Switzerland's Breel Embolo......

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

IMAGE: Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their fifth goal and his hat-trick. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Few fans had heard of Goncalo Ramos before Portugal's 6-1 demolition of......

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Ramos became the first player to score a hat-trick in his first World Cup start since Germany's Miroslav Klose 20 years ago IMAGE: Portugal's Goncalo Ramos earned a surprise start when coach......