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George Yong-Boon Yeo: ‘Trump is a bully. If you show weakness, he’ll be all over you… be firm but flexible’

January 19, 2026 7:13 am

In a multipolar world, India is its own pole. It can be friends with everybody and sit on every table: George Yong-Boon Yeo

US lawmakers urge Trump to seek lower Indian tariffs on pulse crops in trade talks

January 17, 2026 12:00 pm

Daines and Cramer said engaging Prime Minister Narendra Modi on pulse crop tariffs to enhance the economic cooperation between the two countries would be “mutually beneficial” for both American producers and Indian consumers.

No internet, protests at night, panic back home: Indians return from Iran, relive chaos

January 17, 2026 5:05 pm

Several students and professionals arrived at Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of Saturday

Evacuation from Iran only if problems on ground, says Govt

January 17, 2026 4:48 am

Conditional US waiver for Chabahar until April, working it out: MEA

AI adoption rises in India, but job redesign lags: Accenture report

January 17, 2026 9:00 am

Indian C-suite leaders remain bullish on AI, with 88% planning higher investments this year, even as talent shortages and job redesign lag behind adoption.

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share

January 15, 2026 7:10 am

As the International Energy Agency has underlined, meeting clean energy goals depends largely on how developed economies overcome the recent barriers to climate change mitigation.

Amid US assurance to Iranian protestors, an Indian advisory to its citizens to leave country

January 15, 2026 1:03 am

Jaishankar, Iran counterpart speak; Tehran warns will hit US bases if attacked

Room that saw Empire and Republic at work: Chamber of Princes gets ready for future with Commonwealth Speakers’ conference

January 14, 2026 11:24 am

For the first eight years, the Supreme Court functioned out of the Chamber, which now serves as the Parliament Library.

Why Stalin’s letter to Modi on Sri Lanka matters now

January 13, 2026 12:55 pm

At the heart of the Tamil Nadu CM’s warning is the fear that Sri Lanka is once again moving toward constitutional change without addressing the structural causes of Tamil marginalisation

New US envoy Sergio Gor says 'no country as essential as India' | 5 key points

January 12, 2026 10:49 pm

Gor's remarks come days after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blamed India for the failure to secure a India-US trade deal.

INDIA PHOTOS

Holi 2025 in pictures: A vibrant celebration of colours, culture, and togetherness

March 20, 2025 5:02 am

The practice of throwing colours during Holi represents joy, unity, and the breaking down of social barriers. It fosters a sense of community and togetherness, as people of all ages come together to celebrate.

India starts giving Covid-19 'precautionary doses' to 60+, frontline workers

January 10, 2022 7:21 pm

An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore comorbid people in the 60 plus age group would be administered the precaution dose according to schedule, Health Ministry sources said.

In pictures: Delhi weekend curfew

January 08, 2022 2:32 pm

Delhi weekend curfew: Delhi entered a weekend curfew on Saturday, the first in several months as Covid-19 cases increased in the city, fuelled largely by the Omicron variant.

Halted lives: With trains not running due to Covid, Bengal hawkers struggle

June 20, 2021 7:45 pm

Many railway hawkers in West Bengal are struggling to make ends meet ever since train services were shut down in the state due to the ongoing Covid crisis.

How a tiny village in Bengal's Jhargram district is getting vaccinated

June 14, 2021 9:43 pm

Health officials in Mohanpur Rural Hospital said that in order to get vaccinated, people need to visit the Block Development Office and get themselves registered.

24 crore people vaccinated so far, Govt says over 25.87 crore doses provided to states

June 12, 2021 3:07 pm

Dr V K Paul, who heads the country’s Covid task force, said the US decision will not have any regulatory impact in India.

How cities are gearing up for Covid unlock

June 06, 2021 10:04 pm

With Covid cases dropping in India, various states, such as Delhi and Maharashtra, have announced unlock plans.

Spirometers, yoga exercises part of daily routines at Covid-19 care centres

May 29, 2021 1:57 pm

Nurses, doctors and volunteers have started making patients do yoga, and a few stretching exercises known to provide better care as the virus hits. Due to the nature of the virus, monitoring breathing patterns and focusing on lung health has become vital.

Centre allows walk-ins for 18+, but are there enough vaccines?

May 25, 2021 12:50 pm

The Centre has now allowed walk-in registration for vaccination for the 18-44 age group. However, the option is only open at government-run Covid vaccination centres for now.

Locked down weekend: How cities are coping amid Covid restrictions

May 09, 2021 9:18 pm

Amid a heavy surge in Covid cases across India, several states have announced stricter lockdowns to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus.

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