First 2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact

Reflecting growing congruence in ties, India and the United States on Thursday signed a landmark security pact, decided to set up hotlines between their defence and foreign ministers and......

Why History is more important now than ever before

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their......

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.  United States President Donald Trump on Monday signed a......

After 6 years of toil, India and Japan ink historic nuclear deal

Making an exception, Japan on Friday signed a historic civil nuclear cooperation deal with India, opening the door for collaboration between their industries in the field even as the countries......

Modi, Obama's new agenda to strengthen Indo-US ties

Obama and Modi recognised that US and Indian businesses have a critical role to play in sustainable, inclusive, and job-led growth and development. Image: India’s Prime Minister Narendra......

Affluent Indians to be among top visitors to Malaysia: survey

Affluent travellers from India, China and South Africa are making a beeline to Malaysia and are set to become the top source markets of big spenders for the scenic country's tourism industry over......

One eye on China, India opens up to Japan, Korea

As it grapples with the growing influence of China, India is learning to reinvent its friendships with Japan and South Korea and position itself as a democratic counterpoise in the wider south-east......

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

IMAGE: A Novak Djokovic fan outside the Park Hotel in Melbourne on Monday as police stand guard. Djokovic is in a detention hotel in Melbourne after his visa was cancelled on arrival to Australia......