India’s trade with China has expanded despite the political freeze in relations since 2020. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Greater investment from China into India will be good both for the economics of the relationship and for broader bilateral ties, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The Indian envoy also…
CHENNAI: “No one can shake the AIADMK,” declared party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday as the party marked its 55th foundation day amid signs of continuing discontent within its ranks.After hoisting the party flag and paying floral tributes to the statues of party founder M G Ramachandran and his successor J Jayalalithaa at…
Carlos Alcaraz poses with ball kids and the trophy after winning the final against Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka. (Reuters Photo) Carlos Alcaraz completed a successful return from a lengthy injury layoff by retaining his Japan Open title on Tuesday, beating unseeded Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final.The Spaniard, who endured a slow start…
In 2007, as part of the widening of Sardar Patel Road, nearly 80 rain trees came under threat, some above 80 years old. There were hardly any tree protection group at the time, and the NGO Nizhal, still in its nascent stages, protested, suggesting alternatives such as using a service lane. “Our protest did not…
Hundreds of acres of farmland prepared for cultivation lie fallow as farmers, who borrowed money to plant paddy, turmeric, banana and sugarcane, are unable to irrigate their crops. Wilting plants have left farmers fearing about the loss of livelihood and mounting debts. NAMAKKAL: Farmers in Kumarapalayam region in Namakkal district are facing an acute water…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is expected to underscore that multipolarity can help bring balance to global systems and institutions. File | Photo Credit: AP United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will underscore the importance of multipolarity and the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities when he addresses the…
The teaser of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, was unveiled on Wednesday and quickly became a talking point on social media. While many fans praised the action-packed glimpse into YRF’s first female-led spy thriller, others accused the makers of borrowing scenes and ideas from international films, including the French classic La Femme Nikita and…
Shubman Gill’s catch (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill produced a breathtaking moment in the field during GT’s high-stakes IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, pulling off a sensational diving catch to dismiss the dangerous Shivam Dube.The catch came during a one-sided contest that saw Gujarat…
India’s batsman Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominating the headlines after the 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the Player of the Series award in men’s international cricket.Sooryavanshi announced himself with a blistering 50 off just 18 balls in the first T20I,…
Nushrratt Bharuccha shares FIRST video from hospital as she recovers from spine injury; medical staff feed her meal while ‘Gerua’ plays on TV: ‘Dreaming endlessly’ Nushrratt Bharuccha is recovering from a serious spine injury she suffered recently in Bali, and she has shared a cheerful glimpse of her healing journey. The ‘Dream Girl’ star posted…