Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital
Afghanistan's Taliban government has appointed its first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading its embassy in Delhi.
2025 rice exports surge to near record as curbs lifted
RICE exports jumped 19.4% last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export curbs, making shipments more competitive, government and industry officials said.
Trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump
THE trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
India arrests environmental activist for anti-fossil fuel work
A global environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels was detained and released by Indian authorities as part of their probe into the use of foreign funds to undermine Indian energy policies, Indian officials said.
Historic unveiling of Buddha gems
Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.
Air India to probe pilot reporting for duty drunk
Canada's transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyser tests, a person familiar with the matter said.
Greenwashing grey skies
Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling to acknowledge the severity of India's air quality crisis.
Voyage linking past with present
THE nation's navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel as it spreads its maritime power worldwide.
Spanish family missing after boat sinks
A Spanish family of four is missing after a tourist boat sank in Indonesia, state news agency Antara reported.
Space agency launches its heaviest satellite
THE country's space agency has launched its heaviest ever payload, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment "a significant stride" for the space sector.
