Defence minister Rajnath Singh Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday landed in Kyrgyzstan’s capital of Bishkek to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting on Tuesday, which is likely to discuss the prevailing situation in West Asia.The defence ministers of various member countries will deliberate upon a number of issues concerning defence and…
Tennis legend Maria Sharapova steals the French Open spotlight with stunning Roland Garros return that sparks huge reaction (Image via Getty) Maria Sharapova reminded tennis fans why she remains one of the sport’s most talked-about stars after making a surprise appearance at the French Open on Tuesday. The former World No. 1 was spotted at…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…
The US Commerce Department quietly posted a notice on its website on Sunday that does something Washington has been dancing around for a year: it shuts a loophole that may have funnelled hundreds of thousands of Nvidia’s most powerful AI chips to Chinese companies through their offices in countries like Malaysia. The Bureau of Industry…
Iranian vice president Esmail Saghab Esfahani on Sunday warned of fourfold retaliation against countries that support any damage to the country’s infrastructure, following remarks by US President Donald Trump on pressure targeting Tehran’s oil sector.Saghab said any attack on Iran’s facilities would prompt a significantly escalated response. “If any part of our infrastructure, including oil…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia crisis could pave the way for long-awaited reforms for India to have financially viable airlines and a sustainable aviation sector. The Union aviation ministry has “initiated a study on financially stressed airlines in India to assess structural challenges and identify measures to improve sector resilience.” It has asked airlines…
NEW DELHI: Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday took oath as Bihar’s chief minister, becoming the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party to assume the top post in the state.His elevation follows the exit of Nitish Kumar, who stepped down after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, marking a major political transition in Bihar after more…
“Narendra Modi, this is for you. My name is Gabhruji and I want an Aadhaar Card.” The video going viral on Instagram begins with this statement which almost sounds like a joke. But what follows next is a heartfelt tribute to India from an American traveller known as Gabe. The man is clearly in love…
Snakes are among one of the most feared and unfriendly creatures on Earth. But deep in the heart of Maharashtra’s Solapur district lies a village where we get to see an unimaginable friendship between two extremely opposite species, humans and snakes. Any first-time visitor would be shocked. This is Shetphal, also famous as the “Snake…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday bowed before the people of West Bengal with folded hands in a gesture of gratitude as the BJP welcomed its first-ever government in the state. The swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari was held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of several senior NDA leaders…