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One woman killed every 10 minutes by kin/partner: UN report

One woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member almost every 10 minutes, an average of 137 every day, according to new data released by the UN. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

All-party parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanise international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who......

India's military spending outpaces Pak's by nearly 9 times

India's military spending in 2024 was nearly nine times that of Pakistan's expenditure, according to a study released on Monday by a leading Swedish think-tank that comes amid growing tensions......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains the world's top arms importer and its imports increased by 4.7 percent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, Swedish think tank SIPRI said in a new report on Monday. IMAGE:......

Crypto thefts top $2.17 billion in 2025

Crypto thefts in 2025 had already crossed $2.17 billion before last week's $44 million CoinDCX hack, underlining relentless cyber threat escalation in the digital currency world, according to the......

Nestle India turnover grew 2.5 fold post Maggi crisis

The turnover of FMCG major Nestle India's has grown 2.5 folds to Rs 20,100 crore in last one decade, post the Maggi crisis in 2015, according to the company's latest annual report. Photograph:......

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India’s defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two......

Ericsson sets up 6G R&D centre in India

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson on Saturday announced setting up a 6G research and development centre in Chennai. Ericsson is also looking to partner with other premier engineering institutes......

5G services likely to be rolled out in about a month

The long-awaited high-speed 5G services are expected to be rolled out in about a month, Minister of State for Telecom Devusinh Chauhan said on Monday. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Addressing......

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

A majority of the state units have opposed the doing away with of the dual posts when the AIFF sought their approval. IMAGE: The Supreme Court instructed the national federation, headed by Kalyan......

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down to Slovenia

IMAGE: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty lost to Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek at the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers, in Bengaluru on Saturday. Photograph: AITA/X India's Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Sahaja......

Balaji, Bollipalli fetch top bids at TPL auction

IMAGE: N Sriram Balaji bagged Rs 12 lakh at TPL auction in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Goa Guardians Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli on Thursday attracted the highest bids of Rs 12 lakh......

'Concerned' FIFRO's stern message to AIFF

'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.' IMAGE: On......

Bengaluru to host Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrate their victory against South Korea in their last Asia-Oceania Group 1 fixture in Pune on April 13, 2025. Photograph: All India Tennis Association India were on......