Vipin Mangalashery

Momentum towards a deal has strengthened in recent weeks. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the negotiations were nearing completion, with only a limited number of issues still unresolved. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has similarly indicated that most matters have been settled, with discussions now centred on finalising the remaining details before the first phase of the agreement is unveiled.

A massive fire erupted on the 12th floor of an apartment in Noida's IVY County Society, Sector 75, causing panic among residents. Firefighters are on the scene battling the intense blaze and preventing its spread. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.

Southeast Asian countries embroiled in long-running maritime disputes with Beijing in the strategically important South China Sea are lining up to acquire the BrahMos supersonic missile. So, what makes this weapon system so attractive?

Russian President Vladimir Putin desires a swift end to the Middle East conflict, refuting claims that Moscow profits from rising energy prices. He emphasized Iran's resilience and the need to consider its interests in any settlement. Putin also lauded India as a reliable partner, describing the India-Russia relationship as a "special privileged strategic partnership" and expressing confidence in expanding trade ties.

Three days after the IPL final, Team India are attempting to reset their body clocks and shed T20 habits ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate reveals how the team is tackling sleep cycles, technical adjustments and the challenge of switching from IPL nights to Test-match mornings.

Her post-defeat loss of control over her party is thanks to a system she created when in power. It worked on fear & greed. Such systems don’t survive poll setbacks

Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each saw their fortunes drop by approximately $10 billion following Alphabet's announcement of an $80 billion stock sale. This massive fundraising aims to fuel the company's AI expansion amidst intensifying competition and projected significant capital expenditures. The market's reaction to the ambitious plan led to a sharp decline in Alphabet's share price.

Emerging talent Madhav Tiwari, a 22-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, made a significant Indian Premier League debut for Delhi Capitals in 2026 season, showcasing his all-round abilities with both bat and ball. Despite limited prior experience, Tiwari impressed by taking crucial wickets and playing a match-winning cameo, fueling his ambition to represent India.

Oil prices saw a slight dip Friday as Middle East ceasefire hopes dimmed after Hezbollah rejected a US-backed proposal. Despite this, benchmarks are set for their first weekly gain in three weeks, buoyed by ongoing regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Conflicting signals from the region and declining global inventories are keeping investors cautious, suggesting continued price volatility.