'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.' IMAGE: Security......

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.''You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.' IMAGE:......

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting, in Shillong. Photograph: PIB Describing north-east as the "gateway" to south-east Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday......

Rice Output May Hit Record High Of 149m Tonnes

This would be due to early monsoon onset, abundant precipitation in the soil and the government's higher minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, the USDA said in its assessment. IMAGE: Women......

Private Hospitals to Add 34,000 Beds by FY29

Leading chains plan Rs 40K crore infra revival to close capacity gap over next 3-5 years Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo India's......

Core acquisition adds to Metropolis Healthcare's long-term growth plans

Metropolis Healthcare (MHL) has decided to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Gurgaon-based Core Diagnostics for Rs 247 crore. This is about 2.2x FY24 (financial year 2023-24) enterprise value......

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

Experts point to the higher contribution of rural from the north for the growth reported by the region, a point endorsed by companies who've been pushing their presence aggressively there. The......

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan Super Giants were unbeaten at home this season throughout the league phase. Photograph: ISL/X Mohun Bagan Super Giant remained unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa......

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.   Photograph: Reuters When are the Olympic and......

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three......