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Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India drawn with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh

India were drawn against Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round.

Moment of uncertainty

SIR, This refers to the editorial, \"After Assad\" (9 December). It took just 11 days for Syrian rebels to force President Bashar alAssad to flee the country, ending his family's iron-fisted rule after more than 13 years of civil war.

I don't miss playing football': Zlatan revels in advisory role

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hung up his boots in the summer of 2023, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year playing career.

Human rights now paving the way toward human security

Since 1950, every year, 10th December has been celebrated as Human Rights Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Bose Institute celebrates its 108th Foundation Day

The Bose Institute, an institution that played a critical role in the field of science and innovation, celebrated its 108th Foundation Day on 30 November 2024.

Towards new dawns

Amaira, perched on the lap of her mother, talks about her dream of being a police officer.

NESO declares 11 December as 'Black Day' to protest CAA, 2019

The North East Students' Organization (NESO), an umbrella body of eight student unions from northeastern states, has announced that December 11 will be observed annually as a 'black day' to express unwavering opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019.

Over 31,800 km roads, 1,400 bridges built in Assam: CM Sarma

In a step towards enhancing connectivity, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government has constructed over 31,800 km of roads and completed 1,400 bridges under various initiatives.

Direct buyer-seller meet to boost trade in north-east

The vibrant Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region hosted an exclusive Buyer Seller Meet that brought together buyers from the North Eastern States and sellers from various parts of the country.

For 'Sashakt Bharat', 'Swasth Bharat' is a must: Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized on Monday that a 'Sashakt Bharat' (Empowered India) is only possible with a 'Swasth Bharat' (Healthy India).

Prez Murmu to be chief guest at Human Rights Day event

Since its inception, the human rights body has registered a total of 23,14,794 cases and disposed of 23,07,587 of them, including 2,880 cases based on suo motu cognisance

Manipur restores Internet services across nine districts

In a significant move aimed at restoring normalcy, the Manipur government has lifted the suspension of internet and data services across nine districts, marking an important step towards easing restrictions imposed during months of turmoil.

India's urbanisation at turning point, marked by fresh surge in rural-urban migration

Consider these facts. India is expected to invest over Rs 143 lakh crore in infrastructure by 2030.

Sanjay Malhotra appointed new Reserve Bank of India Governor

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the new Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), superseding Shaktikanta Das.

India's consumption story optimistic, agriculture growth a bright spot: Report

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) consumer confidence in November turned optimistic for the future while on the rural front, agriculture growth remained a bright spot, clocking a growth of 4 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) this fiscal (FY25), a report showed on Monday.

Indian IT services industry to pick up to 6-7 pc in FY26: HSBC Research

The Indian IT services industry is expected to pick up to 6-7 per cent in FY26, from 3-4 per cent in the past two years, led by a recovery in the US market, HSBC Research said on Monday.

India-Australia conclude stocktake discussion for CECA

India and Australia concluded the three-day stocktake discussion for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), the Commerce & Industry Ministry said on Monday.

Higher industrial activity spurs power demand in November: Report

After three consecutive months of muted growth, India's power demand is estimated to have increased 4.3 per cent on-year to 125 billion units (BUs) in November with the recovery riding on a pick-up in industrial activity and warmer temperatures, a report said on Monday.

Automobile retail sales in Nov falls below market expectations at 11.2 per cent: FADA

The automobile retail sales in November fell below market expectations, posting an 11.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year.

Market ends lower for second consecutive session

BSE midcap index was up 0.3per cent and the smallcap index rose 0.5per cent

'Undiagnosed disease' affects 406, claims 31 lives in Congo: WHO

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease between October 24 and December 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Tonga's PM resigns ahead of no-confidence motion

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni resigned on Monday morning ahead of a motion for a vote of no confidence that was expected to be tabled in parliament later in the day, according to local media.

Fall of Assad's dictatorship ends decades of brutal oppression

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed optimism about Syria's future following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Ghana's ex-President John Mahama is set to return after rival concedes election

Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation's presidential election after the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat and voters vented anger at the government's handling of the economy.

Turkish military helicopters collide midair killing six

Two Turkish military helicopters collided in midair on Monday, causing one of them to crash and killing six military personnel on board, officials said.

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel

At home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial for accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate affairs

Taiwan boosts defence readiness amid Chinese warship movements

Taiwan's military launched war-preparedness drills on Monday following reports that Chinese warships and coast guard vessels had entered the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific for extended missions.

Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden's administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical officials said Monday, while also hitting suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria to keep them from rebels who seized Damascus.

South Korea's democracy held after a 6 hour power play

In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held.