Finally, UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramzan, a breakthrough coming after more than five months since the start......

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation from the post and party leadership citing "personal and......

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

The winning, and also the most stunning pictures of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024, organised by World Photography Organisation are out! The top pics, in 10 interesting categories,......

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

'If democracy does not exist, if there are no political spaces, there is no media, there is no civil society, what do we rejoice?' IMAGE: People carry a hoarding outside the Bakshi stadium in......

More than 2,800 jobs to be axed as Tata Steel plans to close Port Talbot furnances

More than 2,800 jobs will be axed as Tata Steel plans to close its blast furnaces at the Port Talbot plant in South Wales in the UK. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Of the total job cuts, 2,500......

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background. IMAGE: A worker gathers tea leaves at the Happy Valley tea garden estate in......

Commerce secy, team in London to push trade deal

Officials from India and the United Kingdom (UK) are working overtime to address the contentious issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations, in a final push......

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration:......

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

IMAGE: Because of the five different hosts, UEFA will reserve two "safety net" berths for host teams that do not qualify on merit. Photograph: Kind courtesy UEFA.com/X The United Kingdom and......

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

IMAGE: M C Mary Kom with Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, 2nd right, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, and other members of the High Commission of India in London.. Photograph: High......

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

IMAGE: India and Pakistan are at an impasse regarding the upcoming Asia Cup. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday denied the claims that BCCI has......