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US hits 8th drug vessel, this time in Pacific; 2 killed

The United States on Wednesday struck an alleged drug vessel, an eighth such attack by the US, on the Pacific side of South America, according to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, as reported by......

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......

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in......

Trump-era H1B fee, tariffs hurt India ties, say US lawmakers

US lawmakers said measures undertaken by the Trump administration such as the $100,000 fee on H1B visas and 50 percent tariffs on India, hurt American businesses and threaten people-to-people ties......

Putin-Modi selfie speaks thousand words: US representative

United States representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove while talking about the famous car selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it spoke a thousand......

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years. IMAGE: Hyundai......

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit

'The biggest point of contention is market access for US agricultural and dairy products.' IMAGE: Garment workers stitch shirts at a textile factory in Andhra Pradesh. Photograph: Samuel......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by......

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Amazon will invest more than Rs 2,000 crore (about $233 million) in India in 2025 as it strengthens its logistics and safety standards, said the ecommerce company on Thursday. Photograph: Amit......

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach. Bhay traces the life and mysterious death of......

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a......

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: UAE players celebrate after booking their spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a win over Japan in Dubai on Thursday. Photograph: Emirates Cricket/X The United Arab Emirates became the 20th......

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

IMAGE: The T20 World Cup 2026 final is set to held in Ahmedabad or Colombo. Photograph: ICC/X The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at......

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.' IMAGE: Naisha Mehta's interest in roller skating took root when she was four-and-a-half years old. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naisha Mehta......

Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time

IMAGE: Italy, led by former Australian opener Joe Burns, won the European qualifiers to make the T20 World Cup. Photograph: ICC/X Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer......