Navigating Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy: Indo-US dynamics and regional imperatives
The recent developments surrounding Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy and its implications for Indo-US relations demand a nuanced understanding of regional dynamics and strategic alignments. Against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil, intertwined with geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific, the Indo-US strategy vis-à-vis Sri
2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off with first and largest phase, several heavyweights in fray
Launching the electoral process in the world’s biggest and most vibrant democracy, polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and
Brahmos delivery to Philippines realises PM Modi’s vision of expanding Bharat’s defence footprint
New Delhi, April 19 - India equipping the Philippines with Brahmos cruise missiles, making it the first foreign nation to acquire the missile weapon system developed by an India-Russia joint venture, marks a significant milestone for the Narendra Modi government just as the
Kunal Shah’s CRED receives in-principle approval for payment aggregator business
New Delhi, April 19 - Credit Card bill payment leader CRED has received the in-principle approval to enter into the payment aggregator business, a media report said on Friday.
Ranveer Singh, the latest Bollywood victim, advises fans: ‘deepfake se bacho doston’
Mumbai, April 19 - A day after his deepfake video went viral on the internet, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment and inflation, actor Ranveer Singh has reacted to it, saying, ''deepfake se bacho dostonnnn".
Shahid Kapoor looks ‘hard’ in his ‘aaj ka mood’ from ‘Deva’ sets
Mumbai, April 19 - Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is shooting for his upcoming adrenaline-pumping action thriller, 'Deva' on Friday treated his fans to another intense glimpse from the movie, calling it his 'aaj ka mood'.
Boosting defence ties, India delivers Brahmos missile system to Philippines
New Delhi, April 19 - India on Friday delivered the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile system to the Philippines, as part of the $374.9 million contract signed between the two countries in 2022.
Maha: 5 Vidarbha constituencies record 54.85 pc polling till 5 pm
Mumbai, April 19 - Five Vidarbha seats in Maharashtra recorded at least 54.85 per cent polling till 5 pm on Friday, election officials said.
India’s forex reserves dip by $5.4bn after 8-week rise to lifetime high
Mumbai, April 19 - India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.4 billion to $643.16 billion as of April 12, according to the latest weekly data released by the RBI on Friday.
Got indication of ‘Ram Rajya’ establishment in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, April 19 - Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that there is an indication that 'Ram Rajya' will be established in the country.
Junaid Khan wraps up his second untitled film after 58-day shoot
Mumbai, April 19 - Junaid Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has completed filming for his upcoming second film, which is yet to be titled, following an intensive 58-day shoot.
41.51 per cent voter turnout in Rajasthan till 3 p.m., Ganganagar crosses 50 per cent
Jaipur, April 19 - A 41. 51 per cent turnout was logged by 3 p.m. on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in Rajasthan, where 12 of the state's 25 seats went to polls, with the highest voting recorded
Wipro net profit dips 8 pc to Rs Rs 2,835 crore in Jan-March quarter
Bengaluru, April 19 - IT software major Wipro on Friday reported an 8 per cent net profit of Rs 2,835 crore for the Jan-March quarter of 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 3,074.5 crore in the same period last year.
Country needs a strong government for growth, says PM Modi in MP
Bhopal, April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India needs to have a strong government, especially at a time when the world has been facing a war-like situation.
Amit Shah to hold roadshow in Rajasthan today
Jaipur, April 19 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a roadshow in Udaipur, Rajasthan on Friday in support of BJP candidate Mannalal Rawat.
World’s highest polling station in Himachal has 52 voters
Shimla, April 19 - World's highest polling station Tashigang, located at a height of 15,256 feet above sea level, in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, which is part of the Mandi parliamentary constituency, has 52 registered voters, said Assistant Election Officer Harsh Negi on
Northeast records over 50 pc voting till 3 pm despite inclement weather
New Delhi, April 19 - The seven northeastern states in the country recorded over 50 per cent voting despite inclement weather conditions on Friday.
Maha: 5 Vidarbha constituencies record 44.12 pc polling till 3 pm
Mumbai, April 19 + Five Vidarbha seats in Maharashtra recorded at least 44.12 per cent polling till 3 pm on Friday, election officials said.
Tokyo stocks fall sharply on Middle East tension
Tokyo, April 19 - Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, weighed down by the risk-off sentiment stemming from the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Can’t risk paralysis just to get bail: CM Kejriwal to Delhi court on ED’s allegations of deliberately increasing sugar levels
New Delhi, April 19 - Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday accused the ED of misrepresenting the diet chart prepared by his doctor, and opposed the agency’s allegations of deliberately increasing sugar levels, saying that he cannot risk “paralysis" just to get