The stance of African leaders at the FOCAC meet in Beijing could guide India in developing its own partnership with the continent

With African governments finding it more comfortable to deal with China, the recent FOCAC conference needs objective scrutiny; there are takeaways for India

From strategic, security and economic angles, India would do well to take a differentiated policy towards economic relations with China

The Bombay High Court ruling on the amendment made to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 is a verdict in defence of the right to free speech

It would be prudent for India to proceed with care in its dealings with China on the one hand and with its Quad partners on the other

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology

India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.

‘Unclear if the situation warranted a shooting, as there was no robbery or organised attack’

Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine

"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.

Licence suspended for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi in violation of ban on ‘Indian content’

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.

Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally.

Seven houses in Bangladesh’s Upazila were torched, four days after temples were destroyed

The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan.

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.

Junaid Sheikh said on Monday that Faisal Raza Abidi, a former outspoken anti-Taliban Shia lawmaker from Pakistan’s liberal People’s Party, is among those facing questioning.

The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there.

Sharbat Gulla and her four children were handed over to Afghan authorities early on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, near Peshawar.

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility

The new route would give China access to the Persian Gulf region and West Asia.

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".

This could threaten constitutional reforms seen as pivotal to post-war reconciliation

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.

Three men are facing trial before an anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing logistic support, funds and weapons to the attackers.

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons

About 47% of the Indians surveyed said that corruption had increased over the last 12 months

As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues

The actor's son, Maha Delhi Ganesh, told reporters that his father had age-related ailments and that he was under treatment

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Highlights: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.

​Andhra Pradesh​ government on Monday presented a budget of ₹2,94,427.25 crore for FY25 with a revenue expenditure estimated at ₹2,35,916.99 crore and capital expenditure at ₹32,712.84 crore. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, while presenting the budget in the Assembly, said the estimated revenue deficit is around ₹34,743.38 crore (2.12 per cent of the GSDP) and the fiscal deficit is estimated at around ₹68,742.65 crore (4.19 per cent of the GSDP) for the financial year.

India’s key priorities at the conference are likely to focus on ensuring accountability for developed nations on climate finance, strengthening resilience for vulnerable communities, and achieving an equitable energy transition, experts anticipate

He retires on May 13, 2025

UDF-led Oppn. boycotts event; senior citizens in 75 wards trained to use mobile phones, internet, says Mayor

Demand to appoint trained technician for the job; standardised operation of the whole signal network for the urban area sought

Three bidders were strategically placed to ensure that MCK Kutty Engineering Projects bagged the contract, says Opposition

I do not support making a God out of a human being as if he could not make any mistakes, he says

Patients and caregivers endure long wait times for outpatient tickets as glitches in the new system hinder the registration process