US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by......

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

'He had to change them because he recognises that even with his popularity....could lead to a problem. So, democracy has this way of offering corrections and telling the ruling party or the prime......

Modi's Edifice Complex

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say, suggests Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Narendra D Modi, Amit A Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and J P Nadda......

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Quizzed about reported statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on crossing borders to kill terrorists, the Biden administration said the US would not involve......

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

India will not tailor its policies to suit US EV maker Tesla, and its laws and tariff rules will be formulated to attract all-electric vehicle manufacturers from across the world to set up a base......

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard. Kindly note the......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

The Vibrant Gujarat Quiz!

How much do you know about the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024? You have to answer each question to move on to the next.   Q1 Which of these statements did Mukesh Ambani make at at the......

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma admitted he’s not a big fan of the Impact Player rule of the IPL. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he......

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

IMAGE: In IPL 2024, Glenn Maxwell has managed just 32 runs in six innings at an average of 5.33. Photograph: BCCI On a 'mental and physical break' to fight his poor form, Royal Challengers......

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

IMAGE: The Australia batter, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction, in December last year. Photograph: Gareth......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crush TN to storm into final; Vidarbha fight back

IMAGE: Mumbai's Tanush Kotian celebrates a wicket against Tamil Nadu during the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Mumbai on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Shardul Thakur shone brightly with an......

Bumrah back but K L Rahul out of Dharamsala Test

IMAGE: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the fourth Test in Ranchi, has been called up for the fifth and final match in Dharamsala. Photograph: BCCI Jasprit Bumrah makes a comeback......