Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who is currently in South Africa for his commentating duties in the ongoing SA20 season four, hailed the South African T20 league and rated it as the "second-best" after India's IPL. He added that SA20 would play a crucial role in helping South Africa f
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes. Earlier in the day he also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France and underlined contemporary global shifts driven by factors like
With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually throu
In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient household spending, strong public investment, and lower interest rates are expected to underpin economic activity.
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.
International travel served as a primary driver of this growth, with demand increasing 7.7 per cent year-on-year. Capacity for international routes expanded by 7.1 per cent, while the international load factor reached a record 84 per cent. Domestic markets saw a more modest demand increase o
Global air cargo demand maintained strong momentum in November 2025 with a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to a press release from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand measured in cargo tonne-kilometers rose as shippers prioritized t
"Extraordinary incidents are taking place in the world. Disregarding the sovereignty of Venezuela, American imperialism has intruded into that country and has even taken the head of that nation into custody," Vijayan said, urging global democratic voices to rise against what he described
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, highlighting advocacy networks worldwide that are seeing a surge in coordinated political engagement, remembrance events, and community-driven mobilisation, all aimed at countering China's ongoing repression in East Turkistan.
The government has noted media reports citing the US' decision to withdraw from 66 international organisations, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), sources said on Thursday, stating that the Alliance remains focused on its objective of supporting its member countries in scaling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with leaders from the Indian artificial intelligence startup sector at his residence on Thursday, describing the session as a memorable and insightful interaction. He commended the startups for working on a multitude of fields, including e-co