A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
WASHINGTON: When an Iranian drone struck a US base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several US troops, it was just the latest…
A refuge for Russians and Ukrainians, Bali rethinks its open-door policy
For most of last year, thousands of Russians and Ukrainians flocked to the Indonesian island of Bali to escape the war. There they found refuge…
Pakistan gets $2bn rollover deposits from China for IMF bailout: Report
ISLAMABAD : Cash-strapped Pakistan has received a rollover of $2 billion in deposits for a period of one year from its all-weather ally China to…
ipl: On a sticky funding wicket, startups give IPL sponsorship a miss
Many consumer internet companies and startups, which have been heavy advertisers and sponsors during the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last few years, appear…
No more royal treatment for Indian arms of MNCs as govt doubles tax on royalty, fee for technical services
New Delhi: The Indian arms of the US- and UK-based multinational companies such as Hindustan Unilever, PepsiCo India, and Coca-Cola India will now be subject…
Biden warns Iran after tit-for-tat strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran that the United States would “act forcefully” to protect Americans, after the US military carried out air…
Cabinet clears DA hike of 4 per cent, Rs 200 LPG subsidy
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved a subsidy of ₹200 per cooking gas cylinder to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala…
nps: Centre may offer financial aid to boost NPS returns
The Centre could offer financial support to bolster overall returns to government subscribers of the National Pension Scheme to make it more attractive. The finance…
ashneer grover: BharatPe cofounder Ashneer Grover summoned by Delhi HC in unpaid shares dispute
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued summons to BharatPe cofounder and former managing director Ashneer Grover in a case filed against him by another…
Trump warns of ‘death & destruction’ if charged with a crime
WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump warned of potential “death & destruction” if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors probing his hush-money…