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Tensions flare as Chinese, Philippine ships collide near South China Sea

China on Tuesday dispatched its new aircraft carrier 'Fujian' to the disputed South China Sea (SCS), amid growing maritime tensions with the Philippines over a disputed shoal leading to naval......

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, stated to be the most modern warship equipped with electromagnetic catapults, at a ceremony attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping,......

Historic first: Indian NGO 'Educate Girls' wins Magsaysay award

'Educate Girls' was founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain, a graduate of the London School of Economics, then working in San Francisco, who decided to return home to India to take on the challenge of......

Making A Wish To Nandi

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. Making A Wish To Nandi IMAGE: A devotee whispers in the ear of Nandi for the fulfilment of her wishes on the third day......

Foreign defence attaches of 70 nations briefed on Op Sindoor

A top officer of the Indian military on Tuesday briefed defence attaches or their representatives from a large number of countries on the "successful conduct" of Operation Sindoor which it said has......

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the CFO of industrialist Anil Ambani's group company Reliance Power in a money laundering case linked to issuance of an alleged fake bank guarantee of......

Export units at Tirupur, Noida, Surat halt production amid high US tariffs

Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over high US tariffs on Indian goods and said that textiles and apparel manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have halted......

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030 but rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage and growing investment needs to maintain productivity,......

Modi 3.0: Moody's expects policy continuity, but...

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) slim majority in Lok Sabha may delay more far-reaching economic and fiscal reforms that could impede progress on fiscal consolidation, Moody's......

S&P ups India's FY'24 growth forecast to 6.4%

S&P Global Ratings on Monday raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.4 per cent, from 6 per cent, saying that robust domestic momentum has offset headwinds from high food......

Review: Emily In Paris 3: Cheesy!

It takes a different kind of genius to make a show so full of chirpy good cheer that it's hard to dislike, observes Deepa Gahlot. The creator of Emily In Paris is Darren Star, the man who thought......

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides......

From 'plot' to pride for Philippines' first Olympic champion

'We will carve Hidilyn Diaz' name in the Philippines' history.' IMAGE: Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz became her country's first ever Olympic gold medallist on Monday, winning the women's 55 kg......

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

IMAGE: Workers work on a FIFA World Cup trophy replica at a small factory in the outskirts of Shanghai, China (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Aly Song/Files/Reuters Law......

Sleeping on the floor! SE Asian Games off to horror-show start

IMAGE: Coaches from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar have all vented their frustration Soccer players sleeping on the floor or stranded at the airport, transport hiccups and......

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

The Philippines' anti-graft agency has initiated an inquiry into whether the police chief broke the law by visiting the United States last week to watch boxer Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight......