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Operation Sindoor Outreach What Did Panda & Co Achieve In West Asia?

'It is high time that the 'war on terror' is removed from our diplomatic toolbox.' 'Certainly, our parliamentarians have no role in it,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Will Iran Rebuild Nuclear Facilities?

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran headquarters in Tehran, underscoring his administration's focus on advancing the......

Hope release of hostages...: Modi reacts to Trump's Gaza peace plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the agreement on the first phase of United States President Donald Trump's peace plan for West Asia, under which Israel and Hamas have decided to......

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed optimism about the possibility of brokering a "long-lasting" peace between Russia and Ukraine, despite acknowledging the deep personal......

Pak summons Afghan envoy over Kabul's joint statement with India

Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Afghan ambassador to convey its 'strong reservations' over the India-Afghanistan joint statement issued in New Delhi a day earlier. IMAGE: External Affairs......

Apollo Hospitals Q2 net up 26%

Leading hospital chain Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd (Ahel) has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 477 crore during the second quarter this financial year, up 26 per cent from Rs 379 crore......

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

The government is planning to set up an integrated transport planning authority for faster and comprehensive planning among multiple transport ministries such as highways, railways, and......

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Exports of high-quality basmati rice from India grew by 22 per cent to $5.2 billion during April 2023-February 2024, amid robust demand, primarily from West Asia. Photograph: ANI Photo According......

India tops airfare spike in APAC, West Asia

India witnessed the highest increase in airfares among the 10 top aviation markets in the Asia-Pacific and West Asia collectively across both domestic and international flights Q4 2019 and Q4 2022......

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters A combination of......

Teenagar Vaibhav Set For Epic Pakistan Face-Off in Rising Stars Asia Cup!

IMAGE: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Photograph: BCCI Teenaged batting......

How Hyderabad Welcomed Asia Cup Hero Tilak Varma

IMAGE: Tilak Varma mobbed by fans on his arrival at Hyderabad airport on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Photographs and Video: Kind courtesy Tilak Varma/Instagram Tilak Varma, India's match-winner......

West Indies trounce Nepal; avoid T20I series sweep

IMAGE: Amir Jangoo smashed a quickfire 74 not out from 45 balls to power West Indies to a 10-wicket victory against Nepal. Photograph: Windies Cricket/X West Indies got back to winning ways as......

Will Bumrah Be Picked For West Indies Tests?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has been a topic of discussion since the start of the England tour earlier this year. Photograph: BCCI Jasprit Bumrah has made himself available for the......

Struggling West Indies face Testing time in Ahmedabad

West Indies face uphill task, having lost each of their three Tests in this WTC 2025-27 cycle. IMAGE: KL Rahul, coming off a splendid 176 not out that powered India A's five-wicket win over......