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Red Sea cable snag disrupts internet across Middle East, South Asia

A series of undersea cable outages in the Red Sea has degraded internet connectivity in multiple countries including those in South Asia. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

US clears sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin missile system to India

The United States has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India, which Washington described as an......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

I'm doing a trade deal with India: Trump in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US is 'doing a trade deal with India' as the two sides continue to hold talks on the proposed trade pact. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again thanked United States President Donald Trump for resolving the India-Pakistan conflict in May. IMAGE: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been......

World Bank raises India's growth projection to 6.5% for 2025-26

The World Bank on Tuesday raised India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent from 6.3 per cent estimated earlier, and said the country is expected to remain fastest-growing major......

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country’s most......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Will Gill Be Fit For South Africa T20Is?

IMAGE: India's ODI Skipper Shubman Gill has not been picked for the 50-over series against South Africa, beginning on Sunday, November 30. Photograph: BCCI Shubman Gill, who has been sidelined......

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

'Both sides will work out something to solve the issue at the earliest. The ice has been broken now, so various options will be worked out.' IMAGE: The impasse over the Asia Cup trophy began after......

Gavaskar Hits Back At Gambhir's Critics

'What did you do when India won the Champions Trophy under him? What did you do when India won the Asia Cup under him?' IMAGE: Under Gautam Gambhir, India have suffered two series sweeps at home......

'Reminded Me Of The Vintage Virat Kohli...'

'When Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma comes on the field, you believe that they will score 100.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli smashed a record-extending 52nd ODI to guide India to a 17-run win in the series......

Fit-again Gill, Hardik back for SA T20Is

IMAGE: Shubman Gill was ruled out of the ODI series against South Africa with a neck injury. Photograph: ANI Photo Shubman Gill has made a comeback to the Indian T20 side for the upcoming......