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Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava. Illustration: Dominic......

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

In continuing an annual practice that began in 1992, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities. Image used......

India rings in 2026 with prayers, parties

Crowds thronged illuminated malls, recreational centres and tourist spots and devotees visited places of worship and took a dip in holy rivers as people across the country welcomed the New Year......

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's most expansive and multi-domain combat mission in half a century to punish Pakistan for its relentless support to cross-border terrorism, redefined India's......

'India-Bangladesh ties under Khaleda Zia complex and strained'

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's rise had symbolised the country's "resilience" in reclaiming democracy after turbulent military rule, and she also strengthened the BNP, which was......

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026. Illustration: Uttam......

India's services sector activity eases in Dec

India's services sector growth moderated in December, as the rates of expansion in incoming new work and output eased to the slowest in 11 months, and companies refrained from recruiting additional......

Mercedes-Benz, BMW eyeing India's luxe realty sector

According to multiple sources, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project. Kindly note the image have only been published for......

'India Lags Behind In Innovation Leadership'

'We frequently discuss AI, but we're waiting for other countries to develop solutions rather than creating intellectual property ourselves.''We haven't yet produced comprehensive AI solutions......

India's Billionaire Club Shrinks in 2025

The 2025 contraction marks the steepest decline in both the number of billionaire promoters and their aggregate wealth since 2012. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has......

'You Have To Be Okay With Being Imperfect, Vulnerable'

'My life and career have changed in subtle but meaningful ways.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vartika Singh/Instagram Former Miss India Vartika Singh made her debut as Emraan Hashmi's second wife in......

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that it was 'natural' and......

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Joginder Tuteja lists 2026 theatre releases in a four-part special series. Do read: Part 1 ' Part 2 ' Part 3 Mahakali Akshaye Khanna had a terrific 2025, thanks to his impactful antagonist roles......

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot. The first season of Freedom At......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

'I don't think it was my day, she isn't an easy opponent.' IMAGE: India's P V Sindhu in action during her singles round of 32 match against Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen at Indira Gandhi Indoor......

India Open: Lakshya watlzes into second round

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, seeded third, also progressed without taking the court after receiving a walkover from USA's Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith.......

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

IMAGE: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has formally requested the International Cricket Council that their matches in T20 World Cup be moved out of India. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X The......

Can New Zealand stop Kohli? India eye series win in Rajkot

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's stroke-filled 91-ball 93 set up India's win in the series opener against New Zealand. Photograph: ANI Photo Virat Kohli's imperious form has managed to offset mounting injury......

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Having missed out on the last edition in 2024, when they lost to Australia in the summit showdown, India, who have won the trophy in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2022 besides 2018, will be keen to add a......