Modi the favourite as India votes HARIDWAR, (India): India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term KAIRANA/CHENNAI: India began voting on Friday in the world’s largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:06am
World Voting begins in first phase of India’s election today NEW DELHI: India begins voting in phases starting April 19 to elect a new parliament, the world’s largest election... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Dar hints at resumption of Pakistan-India trade ties? ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that a decision on the resumption of trade with India will be... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:25am
World India says it is ready to mitigate economic impact of Iran-Israel conflict India is prepared to take adequate steps to mitigate any impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on its economy and will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:40pm
Technology Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India MUMBAI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world’s most... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:41pm
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
World Elon Musk likely to unveil $2-$3bn India investment during visit, sources say NEW DELHI: Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion, mainly for building a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:55pm
World X blocks India election posts after takedown orders NEW DELHI: Social media platform X has blocked several posts in India containing political speech after authorities... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:11pm
Life & Style Swiss watch brands making time for India GENEVA: Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement... Published 16 Apr, 2024 08:47pm
Markets India forecasts above average monsoon rains in boost to crop output NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India said on Monday it is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, in a ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World India’s BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms, Citi says MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) skipped any reference to structural... Published 15 Apr, 2024 11:14am
Markets Fading US rate cut hopes erase weekly gains for Indian shares BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes dropped 1% each on Friday, weighed down by financial and information... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
World India advises against travel to Iran, Israel NEW DELHI: India advised its citizens on Friday against travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice in view ... Published 13 Apr, 2024 03:49am
World India’s BJP members detained at protest seeking Delhi leader’s resignation NEW DELHI: Several members of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were detained on Wednesday at a... Published 10 Apr, 2024 06:15pm
Editorials India’s murderous campaign In recent months, a dark and highly disturbing aspect of the way India conducts its foreign and security policy has... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Markets India’s 2024 wheat output at 105mn metric tons, says flour millers’ body NEW DELHI: India’s wheat output is seen at 105 million metric tons in 2024, a flour millers’ body said on Monday.... Published 08 Apr, 2024 01:43pm
World Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi’s India RAMPUR: More than half the voters in the Indian city of Rampur are Muslim, but its member of parliament is a staunch... Published 08 Apr, 2024 11:01am
World Global fact-checkers battle harassment, threats, financial perils WASHINGTON: From India and South Korea to Croatia and North Macedonia, fact-checking organizations battling an... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
Print Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan denounced the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a... Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:31am
Editorials Indian democracy’s darkening days EDITORIAL: Under the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) rule Indian democracy is fast becoming an autocracy. Since ... Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Technology Apple services restored after brief outages globally Issues with Apple services including its App Store, video and music streaming platforms Apple TV+ and Apple Music,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
World Four killed in chemical factory blast in India NEW DELHI: At least four people were killed and 16 injured after a blast at a chemical factory in southern India’s... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
World At least 13 Maoists killed in India clash RAIPUR: At least 13 Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash in central India, police said Wednesday, taking the... Published 03 Apr, 2024 02:15pm
Sports India football executive suspended after arrest for hitting women NEW DELHI: India’s football governing body has suspended a senior executive member after his arrest for allegedly... Published 03 Apr, 2024 02:00pm
Business & Finance India’s goods and services tax take up 11.5% year-on-year NEW DELHI: India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collection in March rose 11.5% year-on-year to 1.78 trillion... Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:52pm
World India’s Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: India’s half-century-old decision to end a territorial dispute with Sri Lanka over a tiny island has... Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:02pm
World India opposition unites over pre-election arrest, blames PM Modi NEW DELHI: Indian opposition parties united on Sunday to protest against the arrest of a prominent leader weeks... Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am
World Indian opposition protest arrest of leader ahead of polls NEW DELHI: Top leaders of India’s opposition coalition and thousands of supporters rallied in the capital Sunday,... Updated 31 Mar, 2024 10:13pm
World India's GDP set to grow 8% or more in Jan-March quarter: finance minister NEW DELHI: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to grow by 8% or more in the quarter ending March 31,... Updated 30 Mar, 2024 08:23pm