Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
"I'm a big, big fan": Trump takes to Truth Social to share US envoy Gor's praise for PM ModiUS President Donald Trump reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, stating "India can count on me 100 per cent." In a phone call shared by US Amba...
26 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
16 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summitPresident Donald Trump travels to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. He promises persuading China to open up to American business...
13 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Dollar steady as Middle East peace hopes recedeMiddle East conflict fears are keeping the U.S. dollar steady as oil prices climb. Investors worry about renewed hostilities and their impa...
12 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta project, casting shadow on India tiesBangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between B...
07 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise with optimism over Iran dealAsian markets surged to new peaks. Japanese stocks led the rally. Investors are optimistic as the US and Iran move closer to ending their c...
07 May, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Settled India-Pakistan war through threat of tariffs: Trump reiterates claimDonald Trump asserts he ended the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025 through tariffs. He stated he threatened 200 percent tariffs to deter fig...
01 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Asia relying on US crude to replace Middle East supplyAsian fuel makers are turning to US crude oil. This shift is driven by disruptions in Middle Eastern supply. Countries like Japan and South...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India ranks 113 out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s legal gender gap indexIndia ranks 113 in the World Bank's Women, Business and Law index, with women having 60% of the legal rights compared to men. Closing the g...
04 Mar, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
Why South Asians pip East Asians to top roles in USResearchers from MIT Sloan School of Management, Columbia Business School and the University of Michigan focused on three key aspects — pre...
08 Jul, 2020, 10.26 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj to meet Sartaj Aziz on sidelines Saarc meet in NepalSources said Swaraj and Aziz will both take part in a meeting of Saarc foreign ministers in the same room and that a one-on-one chat betwee...
15 Mar, 2016, 05.54 AM IST
Pakistan players get Indian visa for South Asian Table Tennis ChampionshipThe previous South Asian Cadet and Junior Table Tennis Championships took place in Islamabad, where India won a rich haul of 10 medals.
16 Jun, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
Korean investors avoid India due to red tapism, poor infra: StudySouth Korean investors are shying away from India owing to factors like excessive red tapism, poor infrastructure.
15 Jan, 2014, 05.02 PM IST
- The eastward shift of global trade: Myth or reality
With Asian economies out performing their western counterparts, is there actually a shift?
11 Aug, 2010, 05.08 AM IST
- 13 Asian nations to create multilateral currency swap deal
Finance ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus China, Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to upgrade the existin...
03 May, 2009, 10.49 PM IST