India

India's $23 billion plan to rival China factories to lapse after it disappoints
India

India's $23 billion plan to rival China factories to lapse after it disappoints

India issued less than 8% of funds allocated for manufacturing incentives as of Oct 2024, according to govt document

South Asian nations struggling in 2025 global happiness rankings
India

South Asian nations struggling in 2025 global happiness rankings

Afghanistan records lowest life satisfaction score ever at 1.36 out of 10

Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history
Sports

Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history

The T20 spectacle will see 10 teams pack 70 league matches before the top four battle for supremacy in the playoffs, culminating in the May 25 final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
India

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student

Department of Homeland Security accused Badar Khan Suri of ties to Hamas

Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in IPL opener as Pandya serves ban
Sports

Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in IPL opener as Pandya serves ban

Mumbai's slow over-rate in their final league game last year was there third offence of the season, which incurred a one-match suspension for Pandya

Nine injured in India religious clashes over emperor's tomb
India

Nine injured in India religious clashes over emperor's tomb

Protesters set fire to a photo of Aurangzeb, leading to clashes, vehicle torching, and injuries to police and civilians

India's Modi says Trump has 'clear roadmap' in second term
India

India's Modi says Trump has 'clear roadmap' in second term

Modi and Trump agreed to resolve tariff disputes, aim for $500 billion in two-way trade by 2030

India, New Zealand revive free trade talks
India

India, New Zealand revive free trade talks

Key issue is whether New Zealand can gain access to India's protected dairy sector

India's 2036 Olympics bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert
Sports

India's 2036 Olympics bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert

Several countries, including Indonesia, Turkey, and Chile, confirm intention to compete for hosting rights

India's Ambani strikes SpaceX deal for Starlink
Sci-Tech

India's Ambani strikes SpaceX deal for Starlink

Agreement will see Jio offer Starlink equipment in its retail outlets, help support customer service installation and activation

Musk's Starlink internet to make India debut with Bharti Airtel
Sci-Tech

Musk's Starlink internet to make India debut with Bharti Airtel

The deal is subject to SpaceX receiving authorizations to sell Starlink in India

Uncertainty surrounds India's participation in South Asian Games
Sports

Uncertainty surrounds India's participation in South Asian Games

Pakistan is to host the next edition of the Games next January but so far there is no confirmation whether the Indians will be featuring in the regional spectacle

India says 'no commitments' to tariff cuts after Trump claims
India

India says 'no commitments' to tariff cuts after Trump claims

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have a good relationship and are working towards a trade agreement

Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return
Sports

Geopolitics and lack of buzz blight Champions Trophy's return

Despite India’s dominance, the ICC event failed to deliver on the promise of reviving ODI cricket, instead highlighting the governing body’s struggle to balance finances and fairness

India

Bangladesh, Pakistan, India rank worst for smog: Report

Significant data gaps, especially in Asia and Africa, obscure the global pollution picture

Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive
India

Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive

Industry dates back to the 1700s and employs around 2,500 artisans

How India stole Pakistan’s show
Sports

How India stole Pakistan’s show

The ICC Champions Trophy was supposed to be a once-in-a-three-decades celebration for hosts Pakistan. It turned out to be anything but!

Nearly 300 Indians repatriated from Myanmar scam centers
India

Nearly 300 Indians repatriated from Myanmar scam centers

Myanmar authorities cracked down on illegal online fraud, freeing 7,000 foreign workers

Kohli roars back, Smith retires: Champions Trophy storylines
Sports

Kohli roars back, Smith retires: Champions Trophy storylines

Pakistan team's poor showing on the field deflated the spirits of the cricket-crazy nation with successive losses to New Zealand and India

England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no show
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England's Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no show

Under IPL regulations, Brook faces a two-year ban from participating in the IPL and its auction for pulling out of the tournament before the start of the season