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Modi, Putin unveil 2030 roadmap amid US pressure

India and Russia on Friday unveiled a raft of measures including a five-year roadmap to build a robust economic partnership and address New Delhi's concerns over trade deficit even as Prime......

India holds key defence talks with Russia; eyes more S-400, gets Su-57 offer

India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest in procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems from Moscow to......

DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework with Russia: US official

Ukraine has agreed to the framework of a proposed deal to end the war with Russia, a senior US official said on Tuesday, even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintained that several issues remain......

Vijay resumes campaign, accuses DMK of Rs 4,730 cr sand loot

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhgam chief Vijay on Sunday resumed his campaign for the 2026 Assembly election after a break of nearly 2 months and without directly naming the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam,......

Sensex surges on firm global trends, fresh foreign fund

Benchmark Sensex climbed 446 points on Thursday, extending gains for the second consecutive day on buying in oil & gas and select financial shares and fresh foreign fund inflows. Photograph: ANI......

Price reset, demand pulse drove cement's strong Q2

India’s top cement producers delivered a solid July-September quarter (Q2) in 2025-26 (FY26), lifted by firmer prices, higher sales volumes, and a favourable base. Image used for representation......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh......

India's service sector growth falls to 5-month low in Oct

India's services sector growth witnessed the slowest pace of expansion in five months in October, as competitive pressures and heavy rains in parts of the country led to a slower increase in......

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the......

The Trial 2 Review: Circus Of Plots

What you get is a predictable, conventional story salvaged only by powerful performances from both the lead and the supporting cast, observes Divya Nair. It's been two years since Kajol made her......

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan's action stunt in Ra.One. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parvez......

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi has been entertaining us for over four decades with an eclectic body of work that started out with small supporting roles and ultimately led to defining the action hero of mainstream......

Enaan's century powers India A to victory vs India B

IMAGE: Mohamed Enaan's century powered India A to victory as they inched closer to the final of the Under-19 tri-series, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.. Photograph: Mohamed Enaan/Instagram All-rounder......

Ranji Trophy: Shahbaz spins Bengal to dominant win

IMAGE: Shahbaz Ahmed picked up 7 wickets giving away 56 runs as Bengal registered a commanding win over Railways. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed produced a stunning......

Greatbatch takes over as New Zealand Cricket boss

IMAGE: Mark Greatbatch, who played 41 Tests and 84 ODIs for New Zealand between 1988 and 1996, replaces Lesley Murdoch. Photograph: ANI Photo Former New Zealand Test player, coach and selector......

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

'Constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability.' IMAGE: Sai Sudharsan with Kuldeep Yadav during Day 5 of the second Test in Guwahati, November 26,......

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

IMAGE: Captain-coach combine of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting scripting a remarkable turnaround that took PBKS to their first final in 11 seasons. Photograph: BCCI Punjab Kings have come a long......