Real friends can disagree: US envoy amid strained India ties

Signalling an intent to rebuild strained ties, President Donald Trump's new ambassador to Delhi said on Monday that no country is as essential as India to the United States, and asserted that both......

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.''He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'......

India seeks early consular access to crew held in Iran

India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was detained last month, the Indian embassy in Tehran said......

US envoy presents credentials to President Murmu

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to an official statement. IMAGE:......

Energy, banking and metal stocks push Sensex up 302 points

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty found firmer ground on Monday after facing a massive drubbing in the past five trading sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in energy, banking and metal......

Maruti Dzire is top-selling car of 2025!

It is after seven years that a sedan has claimed the top spot -- Dzire had last achieved the No.1 position in 2018.   IMAGE: Maruti Swift Dzire. Photograph: ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki's sedan Dzire......

'India, US Close To Framework Deal'

'...but I would not like to put a timeline to it.' IMAGE: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meets with US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi, October 12, 2025. Photograph: Tom......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X  ......

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

Happy birthday, Deepika! Deepika Padukone turns 40 on January 5, and Namrata Thakker lists the 40 things we love about her. Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram 1. We fell in love......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

'To sit on other side and watch, having played in each of these (T20) World Cups so far, will feel different.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is following India's World Cup triumph in the......

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

IMAGE: Sanju Samson with former Liverpool striker Michael Owen during a fan event in Mumbai. Photograph: Premier League India/X The English Premier League (EPL) has announced cricketer Sanju......

Rohit ICC brand ambassador of 2026 T20 World Cup

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the T20 World Cup title last year. Photograph: ANI Photo Rohit Sharma, who led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024,......

'I only wanted to win matches for India'

‘I feel you have to mad about something to make it crazy. That's something I believe in’ IMAGE: Rishabh Pant said a major change in his approach towards his life and cricket career came during......

Team India jersey for T20 World Cup unveiled

IMAGE: The Team India jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Photograph: Screengrab/X The Indian team jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup was revealed during the second ODI against South Africa, in......