Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu's star Pencak Silat athlete Prasanna Bendre was looking forward to defending his Tanding gold on home turf in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 when a late revision to the weight categories meant that he had to play in a much higher weight category thi
In an open letter addressed to PM Shehbaz Sharif, Agnes Callamard, the secretary general of the global human rights organisation, acknowledged that Pakistan has generously hosted refugees for more than 40 years, but noted that the policy shifted significantly following the announcement of th
The central government has significantly reduced the country's dependence on fertiliser imports in the year that recently concluded. In 2025, nearly 73 per cent of the country's total fertiliser requirement was met through domestic production, representing a significant milestone in achie
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10: AMET University, Chennai, a leading institution in maritime and allied higher education, successfully conducted its 15th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, Chennai. The ceremony co
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 10: Global radio chart-topping singer, songwriter, and music media entrepreneur Vineet Singh Hukmani has announced an ambitious and forward-looking roadmap for 2026, signaling a year defined by new music, global collaborations, and strategic business all
"India is a key partner for Germany. This strategic partnership has grown over the years. India is also a very important partner in defence," Ackermann told ANI.
US President Donald Trump has announced a one-year cap on credit card interest rates, proposing a maximum rate of 10 per cent, to be effective from January 20.
US President Donald Trump again reiterated the claims of having to do "something" about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington does not want to have them as neighbours. In the context of Denmark, he said that landing a bo
Tagore was just 14 when Ray cast her in 'Apur Sansar' (1959), the final film in his acclaimed Apu Trilogy. At that age, she had no formal "exposure" to films, no understanding of the mechanics of acting, and little sense of the cinematic legacy she was stepping into. Looking back now, she
"There has always been a debate between guns and butter. But if we play smartly, one can contribute to the other. The gun can contribute to the butter. Over the past three years, most of our procurements have been from domestic sources, once we do that, we're paying 18% GST, which goes ba
The clash between Indian skipper Harmanpreet, leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, the RCB skipper, lived up to the monumental hype built after India's maiden World Cup title last year as an all-round show from Nadine de Klerk powered the Red and Gold side to