India

01:27 PM
I am not surprised by my T20 century, says Chesteshwar Pujara

The batsman scored the century off just 61 balls and is not at all surprised with his innings. In fact, the right-hand batsman said that he was sure that this would come at “some stage of his career”.

11:48 AM
Pulwama attack aftermath: Trade comes to a halt at Attari border

In the aftermath of India withdrawing Pakistan's Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status, businesses across Attari border have come to a halt.

12:50 PM
PM Modi: 'I have always held Korea as a role model for economic growth'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he has always held Korea as a 'role model' for economic growth and thus would like to see that more and more South Korean businessmen turn their attention to India.

09:55 AM
Rupee rises 9 paise to 71.02 vs US dollar

The rupee darted up 9 paise to 71.02 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday amid a reversal in foreign fund outflows even as oil prices hardened.

09:44 AM
President Kovind hosts MBS, says India wishes to partner in Kingdom's 2030 vision

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday expressed India's wish to be a strong and reliable partner in Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 as he hosted a banquet for the Gulf kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

12:17 PM
Will boycott India-Pak Word Cup clash if govt. feels same, says top BCCI official

A top official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday stated that the World Cup match between India and Pakistan will not take place if the Indian government is against it.

12:17 PM
Saudi Crown Prince hails ties with India

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed-bin Salman on Wednesday hailed ties with India and affirmed that India and Saudi Arabia together will create good things for the betterment of the two nations.

10:44 AM
US President Trump refers Pulwama attack as ‘horrible situation’

US President Donald Trump described as a "horrible situation" the February Pulwam terrorist attack, which claimed lives of 40 CRPF personnel.

10:01 AM
Rupee rises 3 paise to 71.31 vs USD

The rupee inched up 3 paise to 71.31 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday even as foreign fund outflows continued amid firming oil prices.

05:30 PM
Saudi man held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold

A Saudi man has been arrested by customs officials at the Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle into India gold worth about Rs 53 lakh, according to an official statement issued Tuesday.

04:29 PM
President Kovind presents Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said each region in the country has a distinct cultural identity but this does not divide but unites and harmonises all of India.

11:33 AM
No visa denial for Pakistan players coming for Shooting World Cup

Secretary of National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Rajiv Bhatia on Monday confirmed that India would be granting visa to the Pakistani players to participate in the forthcoming Shooting World Cup, scheduled to be New Delhi later this month.

10:18 AM
Rupee slides 15 paise vs USD in early trade

The rupee weakened by 15 paise to trade at 71.38 against the US dollar in early trade Monday amid heavy foreign fund outflows and subdued domestic equity markets.

09:39 AM
Army Major, 3 other personnel killed in Pulwama encounter

Four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed and another injured during an encounter with terrorists in Pinglan area of Pulwama district on Monday.

12:58 PM
Argentine President, First Lady arrive in India

Argentine President Mauricio Macri arrived here on Sunday for a three-day state visit along with First Lady Juliana Awada and a high-level delegation.

10:49 AM
Manish Tewari: Jaish has close ties with PTI, India must act against Pak

Congress leader Manish Tewari has urged the Centre to take stringent action against Pakistan with regard to the Pulwama terror attack, asserting that Jaish-e-Mohammed, which claimed responsibility for the attack, enjoys "close ties" with Pakistan Teh

02:38 PM
LS polls will bring "good result", hopes Amartya Sen

Nobel laureate and economist Amartya Sen has said primary education and healthcare have not received the desired attention in India, but sounded optimistic that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will bring some "good results".

11:14 AM
US, India agree to designate JeM chief as 'global terrorist'

United States National Security Advisor John Bolton called his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval to express condolences and outrage over the Pulwama terror attack orchestrated by Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM).

01:12 PM
CAG: 17.08% of money was saved on India-specific enhancements in contract for 36 Rafale planes

Compared to the deal for procurement of 126 fighter aircraft, India managed to save 17.08 per cent of money for the India-specific enhancements in the contract for acquisition of 36 Rafale planes, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in its

12:32 PM
Women’s Hockey: India ‘A’ beat France ‘A’ 2-0

The India ‘A’ women’s hockey team defeated France ‘A’ women’s team 2-0 in the third Match here at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium.

09:47 AM
Rupee gains 6 paise against dollar in opening trade

The rupee strengthened by 6 paise at 71.12 against the dollar in opening trade Tuesday, maintaining its upward trend for the sixth straight day on continued selling of the US currency by exporters and banks.

10:40 AM
Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane in contention for World Cup

India’s chairman of selectors MSK Prasad revealed that both Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane are in contention list for the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

09:55 AM
Rupee gains 9 paise against dollar in early trade

Rising for the fifth straight day, the rupee firmed up by another 9 paise to 71.22 against the dollar in opening trade Monday on increased selling of the American currency by exporters amid foreign fund inflows.

11:45 AM
Bopanna-Sharan advance to semis; Leander loses

Third seeded Indian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan disposed of the challenge Bulgarian pair of Alexander Donski and Alexandar Lazarov in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 in 50 minutes and advanced into doubles semi-final of the € 586,140 ATP Tennis Tou